NormandyEntertainment

Entertainment in Normandy

  1. A

    El Ché Guevara

    Don't ask us how the Cuba-Caen connection started, but you'll find this is just one of many Havana-themed nightspots round town. So dig out those Cuban heels (what do mean you didn't pack them?), order a margarita and break out those bossa nova moves, baby.

    reviewed

  2. B

    La Boîte à Bières

    Affectionately known as BAB, this lively, half-timbered corner bar is a good place to down a few local bières artisanales (microbrews) in the company of a loyal student following. Sometimes has karaoke, disco and concert nights.

    reviewed

  3. C

    O'Donnell's Irish Pub

    Once you've had enough of the Cuban tip, head over for a pint of the black stuff and a whiskey chaser at this authentically Irish bar, complete with upside-down barrel-tables on the outside terrace.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Le Cargö

    At the far end of the pleasure port, this scène de musique actuelle (venue for contemporary music) presents cutting-edge local bands as well as more-established groups.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Le Bateau Ivre

    A longstanding live venue with a varied program of concerts (French chansons, blues, rock reggae etc) except on Thursday, when anyone can join in the jam session.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Le Saxo

    This place swings to the rhythm of jazz and blues - it's a must on the nightcrawler's itinerary, especially on weekends when there are often live concerts.

    reviewed

  7. Le Cabaret Electric

    Not only do you get to see the inside of Le Havre's most striking building, but this funky bar is also the city's best venue for live gigs.

    reviewed

  8. G

    Glue Pot

    Round the evening off with some live music at this hot-and-sweaty sinkhole next door to O'Donnell's, the best venue for Caen's new bands.

    reviewed

  9. H

    L'Agora

    Not only do you get to see the inside of Le Havre's most striking building, but this funky bar is the city's best venue for live gigs.

    reviewed

  10. I

    Théâtre de Caen

    Offers a season of opera, dance, jazz and classical concerts that runs from October to May.

    reviewed

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  12. J

    Théâtre des Arts

    Home to the Opéra de Rouen, the city's premier concert venue also stages ballets.

    reviewed

  13. K

    Cinéma le Melville

    Screens only nondubbed films, many of them in English, in its four halls.

    reviewed

  14. L

    La Paillote

    A laid-back pub with a tropical vibe and internet access.

    reviewed

  15. M

    Le Bateau Ivre

    A longstanding live venue with a varied program of concerts (French chansons, blues, rock reggae etc) except on Thursday, when anyone can join in the jam session.

    reviewed