France - Entertainment

What would a trip to Nice be without a visit to a casino? You can experience roulette, poker and blackjack... in a glamorous 1930s-style ambience at the casino in the ostentatious luxury hotel Palais de la Méditerranée. more

An unusual animal park offering visitors the possibility to watch wolf packs in their natural surroundings... while also showing shepards, scientists and rangers during their work. A speactacular show with one of a kind special effects. more

Set in a small palm grove, right on the waterfront, the Grand Casino comes straight out of a dream. You... will be spellbound by elegance and pleasure. more

Smelling the scent of a totally different world once - it is possible here for a relative small fee.... And who knows, some guest might be lucky... The memorable view alone is worth a visit - and is open to anyone! more

An enchanting Christmas fair takes place in Ramatuelle from the middle of December to the beginning of... January. The village is Christmassy decorated, booths with Christmas decorations and presents are all over the place; all kinds of Christmas performances, like concerts, theater play, nativity scene, chestnut grilling etc. In front of the scene of the Mediterranean, simply fantastic! more

Every year at the end of the season, the most beautiful, elegant and spectacular sailing yachts in the... world gather in Saint-Tropez. A great event for sucking up the scent of the big wide world. Not to mention the atmosphere of international excitement! more

The fete du citron is a legendary, annually theme-changing lemon festival, that takes place in Menton,... France's warmest place. The entire city is decorated with lemons and it goes without saying that the decorations are made of lemons. A great, sensual festival! more

Europe's ever first jazz festival took place here in 1960. Ever since then do the jazz stars meet here... every summer (there were only two exceptions): newcomers, pros, modernity, enlighters or classics. more

A smart casino in the heart of Cannes: even if you don't want to try your luck, the restaurant, brasserie... or bars provide a magnificent backdrop for a special evening. more

The new thalasso center in Cannes has been a certified spa spot at the Cote d'Azur since May 2009. The... luxury spa relaxes and spoils on 3,000 m² across three floors. There is also an organic food restaurant, an ocean-water pool and off course a fantastic view over the bay of Cannes. more

Alongside the hall with slot machines and the flashy casino, where roulette, blackjack and punto banco... provide excitement, there is also an American bar and a restaurant with cabaret, tea dances, brunch and much more. more

Whether it is Hitchcock's "To Catch a Thief" or the latest films from the Cannes Film Festival, the films... here are all shown in their original language. more

This bright red former lighthouse boat has been transformed into a cultural centre with a varied programme.... The events held here - including gatherings of artists and the Festival of European Cities - are all designed to promote intercultural understanding. In the evening, the Batofar becomes a floating disco pulsating to the strains of Techno music. more

The stage of the Olympia has been the launch pad for nearly all the legendary greats of the French chanson.... Yves Montand, Gilbert Bécaud and Edith Piaf conquered their audience's hearts here. As well as chanson evenings, this Parisian music temple which is actually a successful copy of the original "Olympia" also puts on large-scale international musical events. more

The Opéra Garnier is a magnificent setting for a memorable night at the theatre. This former metropolitan... opera house, named after its architect, Charles Garnier, produces elaborately-staged ballet performances. more

The world of beautiful illusion, more than just films! A gigantic cinema complex in eastern Paris with... seating for 4,500 people. more

Paris Plage has been the big attraction on the banks of the Seine in the section between the Pont Notre... Dame and the Pont d'Arcole bridges every summer for some years. A large swimming pool is installed, sand heaped up and deck chairs and parasols laid out. A huge spectacle with beach volleyball and other sports, bars, many with live music, draw thousands of Parisians to "their" beach. If you are in Paris at the time, it is an experience not to be missed. more

Local residents and tourists meet in this small bar on a quiet square in the Marais district. You can... chat to your neighbours on the next table in the relaxed atmosphere. However, if you simply want to read the paper then you will also enjoy the bar. more

There are two cinemas showing original films with subtitles on either side of the Bassin de la Villette.... A shuttle boat quickly transports film lovers from one bank to the other. The programme can be found in the papers or in one of the city magazines such as Pariscope (also available in English). more

This café is designed for true relaxation. A café with integrated massage rooms is a unique concept... in Paris. Fresh fruit juices, various types of tea - no alcohol is served here - preceded by a massage, it also offers different massages such as Shiatsu or Ayurvedic, which might be exactly what you need after a long day walking round the city. more

Live music is played here on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. This could be rock, traditional music, French... chansons or Latino. The cosy café has a pleasant friendly atmosphere which is popular with regular guests as well as with visitors. more

The Poet's Club will celebrate its 50th birthday in 2011. Poetry fans have met here to interpret Villon,... Baudelaire, Aragon and Rimbaud after dinner for many years. And you can also try out your own talent. It is an amusing night out for everyone who knows and loves French. more

This huge cinema complex is one of the best places to watch a film in Bordeaux. Aside from commercial... movies, the UGC also screens many alternative films in the original version with subtitles. more

The Glob Theatre stages demanding avant-garde pieces as well as dance and musical performances. Ticket... prices are affordable. The Glob is run by the Théâtre à Coulisses theatre company, which aims to make culture available to all. more

Just like in a revue theatre, you can enjoy a coffee while watching a play in this theatre-cum-café