Independent cinema - activities

Did you know? The Navigo pass entitles you to discounts at cinemas, museums, châteaux, festivals...

Not many people know about it, but did you know that the Navigo Pass offers a range of cultural benefits in the Paris region? Access discounts at cinemas, museums, châteaux, theaters and even festivals. We tell you all about it!

Le Lucernaire: a cinema-theatre and restaurant in the Montparnasse district

Cinema, theater, bar or restaurant... they're all at Le Lucernaire! If you're in the mood for something a little out of the ordinary, head for the 6th arrondissement of Paris, where art meets art in all its forms.

L'Inconnu du ciné-club: unusual screenings with a mystery guest at the Cinéma du Panthéon

Looking for an original and mysterious cinema experience? At the Cinéma du Panthéon, all you have to do is reserve your seat, for less than 10 euros, and wait for the curtain to rise to discover a feature film and a film star who has come to share his passion.

Le Majestic Bastille: an independent cinema in the heart of the Bastille district

The Majestic Bastille, part of the Dulac Cinéma group, is the only independent cinema in the Bastille district. Classified as an art house cinema, its panoramic screen will appeal to the most cinephile among you.

L'Escurial: an art-house cinema in Paris's 13th arrondissement

L'Escurial, part of Dulac Cinéma, is the only independent art house cinema in Paris's 13th arrondissement. Discover what's inside this 1911 cinema.

Le Bretagne: the independent cinema in the Montparnasse district closes its doors for good

Le Bretagne cinema, located in the Montparnasse district of Paris, had been open since 1961 and was the third largest cinema in Paris after the Grand Rex and UGC Normandie.

Elysées Lincoln: an art-house cinema near the Champs-Elysées

The Le Lincoln cinema is an independent, art house venue located just off the famous Champs-Elysées avenue.

Tonight on TV: Ennio, the moving documentary about Ennio Morricone - our opinion

Filmed shortly before the death of the genius composer of over 500 films, "Ennio" is broadcast on Canal+ this Thursday, July 6. Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore ("Cinema Paradiso"), the documentary retraces the entire life of Ennio Morricone, with his testimony and that of dozens of personalities from the worlds of music and cinema.

Les 7 Parnassiens: what films to see this week at this cinema in the Montparnasse district?

Les 7 Parnassiens is an independent, art house cinema located just 500 meters from the famous Montparnasse Tower. Receptions, art gallery, screenings... Discover this cinema's 7 screens.

European Heritage Days 2022: Le Rex movie theater

One of Île-de-France’s most iconic and historic movie theaters is set in Châteney-Malabry in the 92 department. Inaugurated by Jean Marais, Yves Montand, Edith Piaf and Jean Cocteau in 1944, the Centre d’Art Cinématographique Le Rex is on for European Heritage Days and it is free of charge! Meet on Saturday September 17.

L'Épée de Bois: an art-house cinema in central Paris

L'Epée de Bois, an independent local cinema, mainly shows films that have been on the screens for several weeks and have been successful. So if you've missed an exclusive release, you'll be able to catch up.

Grand Action: indie movie theater in the Latin Quarter

Running for 50 years, the Grand Action is set rue des écoles in Paris 5th arrondissement, a lively movie theater between its 15 cine-clubs, screenings, meetings and events held all year around.

L'Entrepôt, Paris's atypical independent cinema

Cinema, exhibitions, bar or restaurant... everything is possible at l'Entrepôt! If you'd like to discover an unusual place, head to the 14th arrondissement of Paris to try out this real place for living and sharing.

Publicis Cinema: an indie movie theater partnering with Paris Korean Film Festival

Calling all Korean movie fans: one Sunday per month, the Publicis Cinéma welcomes the “Dimanches en Corée” cycle that is very special to the movie theater.

Le Reflet Medicis: an independent cinema in the heart of the Latin Quarter

One of the 5 cinemas in the Les Ecrans de Paris group, Reflet Medicis, located on rue Champollion in Paris's 5th arrondissement, is an art house cinema dating from the late 19th century.

The Cinéma du Panthéon: a restaurant-movie theater in the heart of Paris

Featuring a movie theater room and a restaurant-bar upstairs, the Cinéma du Panthéon is a very authentic venue conducive to relaxation.

Studio des Ursulines: an independent young public movie theater in Paris Latin Quarter

Inaugurated in 1926, Studio des Ursulines is set in the heart of the Latin Quarter and is one of the rare independent movie theaters dedicated to films for a young audience.

Le Champo: historic independent movie theater in the Latin Quarter

This is one of the first art-house movie theaters in Paris: Le Champo has been around since 1938 to the greatest joy of cinephiles and the Latin Quarter, genuine historic place in Paris.

Christine Cinéma Club: American classics in the heart of the Latin Quarter

Christine Cinéma Club and Ecoles Cinéma Club, two independent movie theaters set in the Latin Quarter are the perfect place to enjoy classic American movies as their programming is focusing on these cinematographic works.

Le Saint André des Arts, an art cinema institution in the Latin Quarter

Founded in 1971 in the heart of the Latin Quarter, the Saint André des Arts cinema has since stood the test of time with the same vocation: to place art-house films at the heart of its activity.