At 23 boulevard Gaston-Doumergue, Guinguette du Belvédère looks over the Loire from a wood-and-metal structure. It is designed as an open living space: people come for a drink and something to eat, while the venue hosts music, games, workshops and collective activities depending on the season. The format does a lot for encounters: people move around, sit outside, meet around an activity or look at the same sunset. The Loire provides the backdrop, but it is mainly having something to do together that removes the need for a big excuse to start talking.