Fun and entertainment Haute-Savoie

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The Regence is aBar and Brasserie located at the corner of a building, opposite the market square and the pedestrian street. An ideal location in the summer, to enjoy a drink on the terrace and enjoy the warmth of the sun in winter to enjoy a good cup of coffee or tea while while having a wonderful view outside through large windows. You may as well take a break after shopping, a lunch break during your work before the daily menu or the dish proposed by the chef. The relatively large and bright dining room provides a calm and relaxing atmosphere in a decor reminiscent of the piano bar style. The service itself is fast, keeping professional discretion and sympathy. Regence is the idyllic place to enjoy a moment of relaxation.

Unclassifiable, inescapable, it is there that everything begins and it is also there that everything ends since... 139 years! In other words, the Buvette du Marché is one of the city's institutions. A place that is both picturesque and atypical. Picturesque, but the Buvette is not obsolete and is even more beautiful, even warmer to welcome us at dawn when a cup of coffee is needed to start the day before going to the market or to work. A day that continues between the terrace, animated at all hours, and the bar where you can enjoy meeting new people. Perfect service and good humour guaranteed for this bar which is part of the heritage of Annecy.

For several years now, Benjamin Chassaing has taken over from Sébastien François to continue his gourmet creations and the history of this patisserie, which was born 100 years ago and became Desserts et Chocolat 30 years ago. Know-how, passion and philosophy remain unchanged. Seasonal fruits, quality ingredients and unique delicacies: pastries, chocolates, confectionery, macaroons, ice creams... What's changed? The premises are much bigger and more functional, perfect for enjoying these little masterpieces at any time of day!

A must! An excellent remedy for the gloom! An emblematic place to spend the best night of the year at this discotheque in the heart of Annecy. An ideal place to have fun and share good times with friends, in a festive atmosphere that lasts until the wee hours of the morning, listening to great music from resident and guest DJs - programming for all styles - or admiring live performances. Excellent cocktails and privatization available for your events. Weekends are more beautiful at the Garage! Coup de coeur!

Just a few steps down to enter Les Caves du Cap Horn. The wine bar combines traditional mountain wood with contemporary lighting and decor. A convivial space for a moment of relaxation before or after a meal in the restaurant - Les Caves serves the same menu as the Cap Horn restaurant - in a different and unique atmosphere. A wonderful place to party too, as the bar transforms into a dancefloor at night. Ideal for starting or ending the evening in Chamonix's hippest spot!

A Roux and a Brune have made their mark on the local gourmet scene with their atypical world of brocante, cool good living and all-day goodies. It starts mid-morning and ends at the end of the day under the arcades. With friends and family, you can enjoy a plank, a late brunch served daily until 3:30 pm, a non-stop menu and great drinks. From pancakes to brownies, it's a treat to share. A pleasant terrace to prolong the pleasure. A comforting address.

A committed cinema that opens its doors to a wide audience to brighten our lives with an exciting selection of films not seen elsewhere. Labeled "Art & Essai", "Jeune Public", "Recherche et Découverte" and "Europa Cinémas", La Turbine is committed to programming festivals, meetings, films and documentaries. It's also the place to see the latest cartoons with the whole family! What's more, this 183-seat cinema, 5 of which are reserved for people with motor disabilities, offers large, comfortable seats and high quality sound and image. Many events to discover on the website.

An A-Côté that we like to call our main address. A-Côté because this space, which is only open during the summer season and depending on weather conditions, is at the far end of the Clocher terrace and petanque court. But once you've found it, you'll never want to leave! A lounge atmosphere with comfortable sofas and a small Japanese garden to enjoy the fine weather without a cloud in sight. A selection of wines, beers, aperitifs and cocktails, as well as a "finger food" menu to enjoy tapas during an aperitif that extends right through to a game of pétanque. Privatization to celebrate any personal or professional event.

Not to be missed for its originality and good spirit! An emblematic place where international youth meet in the late afternoon to enjoy a beer brewed on site with pure glacial water from the Alps and to savor burgers and other quality home-made Canadian and North American specialties. Run by Canadians who brew great beers on site, amidst pine vats, the MBC sets the pace. Weekend mornings, hearty brunches.

It doesn't get much more authentic than this! On a sunny square where it would be so tempting to catch tourists in its nets, the Savoie Bar, open since the end of the 19th century, makes no compromises when it comes to sharing its passion for the good things in life. So it's a must to take a seat on the terrace to admire the beautiful Savoyard façade and savor the fresh local air. When the temperature drops, we take advantage of the opportunity to chat at the counter over a black coffee or enjoy an excellent glass of Savoy wine as an aperitif, or an old-fashioned mulled wine to warm up. At lunchtime and on Saturday evenings, the restaurant serves homemade family cuisine. Not to be missed.

Lo Garâjo is an ingenious high-altitude concept! The former garage, conveniently located between village and resort, has been transformed into a trendy café-lounge-bar-grocery store. A large glassed-in workshop facade, brocante-style furnishings, juice and craft beer bar, delicatessen, ceramics corner, decorative objects, ephemeral gallery... and small-scale catering throughout the day with live concerts in the evening. It's a hybrid, friendly place, just the way we like it. From the terrace, the view of the mountains is splendid (sun hat and plaid provided).

Café-cycliste, a category we didn't include in our guide! In the old Duingt railway station, along the cycle path that circles the lake, it's impossible to miss Le Bon Wagon. A multi-faceted venue with one common denominator: bicycles. Terrace and refreshment room with a café - delicious small dishes, quality coffees, craft beers, cold drinks - a boutique (everything for bikes), a bike rental service and a host of services to help you get back on your bike with peace of mind, such as a tool kiosk and an inflation station.

The Casino Impérial, it's royal! A dream setting facing Lake Annecy in a building open to the outside. A hotel created more than a century ago, combining its Belle Epoque forms with a modernity of the best taste. A whole range of leisure activities, entertainment and delicacies for a complete well-being. Gambling is on numerous latest generation slot machines allowing everyone to try their luck. Traditional games: blackjack, English roulette and tournament poker. Bar and restaurant Le Riva with lake view. At the Casino Impérial, you win in happiness.

What kind of wood is this Captain Pub made of? From the best casks that make the strongest barrels, say the regulars of a place that waters lovers of good beer! That's right: for 24 years, the Captain Pub has been on the bridge and in the path of all good evenings. Warm ambience guaranteed, and smiling service to enjoy one - or more - of the 14 draught beers, bottled beers, a hundred or so whiskies from around the world, cocktails or a Chartreuse to vary the pleasures. In this Irish-tinged pub, rock music, big screens for sports broadcasts and joie de vivre. All-you-can-eat mussels and French fries, fondue and homemade desserts.

Samy Frey, Gérard Depardieu, Claude Lelouch, Bébel and Pierce Brosnan: they all adorn the façade of Chamonix's Vox cinema. This is to be expected, given that each of them has at one time or another shot a film or scene in Mont Blanc country. It's a pity the fresco wasn't done later, as Clint Eastwood and Cécile de France could have appeared in the trompe-l'oeil windows created by A. Fresco. Inside, three 3D digital cinemas offer a wide choice of French and foreign films in French and - oh miracle in Haute-Savoie - original versions. Who said there were too many British tourists in Chamonix? Not the film buffs!

We've been coming here for eight years now! A little monkey welcomes us into a warm room, with a beer cellar to keep you fed even when the bar is closed. It's just behind the Bonlieu center, and the place to come for a local craft beer, or a well-chosen glass of wine accompanied by a platter of artisan charcuterie and farmhouse cheeses. Rums and whiskies are also on offer, and the cocktails are delicious. At lunchtime on weekdays, you can indulge in a carefully thought-out home-cooked meal, with snacked red mullet fillets, celeriac mousseline, roasted fennel and roasted hazelnuts. Live music and a festive spirit.

Beer O'Clock, or BoC for those of you who know it well! After wine, it's time for beer, a divine beverage elevated to the status of a beverage to be enjoyed (always in moderation) in specialized bars. At this "Place to Beer", on this lively, gourmet side of the Faubourg, beer lovers are free to discover beers from here and elsewhere (prepaid cards required), thanks to the 12 taps lined up on a pretty wooden counter. There's nothing we like better than a draught beer served by passionate beer lovers. Beers from all over the world, from the most classic to the rarest craft beers, regularly changing with new flavors. Meet the brewers.

Before trying your luck, you should appreciate the opportunity to enter the Evian Casino. An exceptional location facing the lake on a quay that bears the name of the Baron de Blonay, who opened the first Evian casino in 1864 in his castle. The current building dates from 1911, designed by the architect J.A. Hebrard in a masterful Art Nouveau style. Today, the Casino imposes its generous forms, shining with a thousand lights at nightfall. 225 slot machines. The Salon des Jeux de Table is a cozy, designer setting. Always a winner at the Evian Casino.

A festive place to try your hand at the jackpot, or simply to enjoy the atmosphere and entertainment. A world that revolves around gambling, with 70 slot machines, electronic roulette and electronic blackjack, as well as traditional games with English roulette and blackjack tables. A world that extends beyond gaming, with the Gallery Bar, exhibitions, a cosy restaurant and the Le Rendez-Vous nightclub to extend the evening. Car simulators for a different kind of fun.