Paris cinéphile guide - activities

The Cinémathèque française: the temple of cinephiles in the heart of the Bercy district

For Parisians and lovers of the 7th art, the Cinémathèque française is a must-see cinema landmark in Paris: a cinema and museum dedicated to the history of cinema.

Film studios with permanent outdoor sets set up in Seine-et-Marne

Hollywood in Seine-et-Marne! Permanent film studios with real sets have been built from scratch on the Coulommiers-Voisin airfield, to get productions out of the capital and make filming easier.

Emily in Paris: rediscover the locations where the series was filmed

Emily in Paris, the Netflix series emblematic of the Parisian cliché. We follow the story of a young American who arrives in the capital and has to adapt to Parisian life. Throughout the episodes, we discover spots that make us want to rediscover Paris from Emily's point of view.

The Count of Monte Cristo, where was the film shot in Île-de-France?

Discover the fascinating settings of the film The Count of Monte Cristo in Île-de-France, between history and cinema.

Make It Clap: we tested the experience of shooting in an immersive film studio in Paris

Do you dream of becoming the star of your own film? Make It Clap, the immersive film studio in Paris, offers you this opportunity with a unique cinema experience. From green screen challenges to making your own short film, discover how Make It Clap makes the world of cinema accessible to all... We've tried it, we'll tell you!

Discover the Espaces d'Abraxas, Noisy's famous filming location, on guided tours.

In Noisy-le-Grand, Les Espaces d'Abraxas is particularly well known for having hosted several film shoots, including blockbusters. You now have the opportunity to discover this architectural complex with its unusual design, during guided tours.

The Musée Méliès, the Cinémathèque Française's film museum for fans of the 7th art

Get ready to discover the Musée Méliès, the Cinémathèque Française's new film museum, as soon as it opens. Bigger and better, the Musée Méliès unveils its new itinerary and many previously unpublished archives, by Georges Méliès of course, but also by more contemporary filmmakers. It's a dream come true for young and old, curious and passionate about the 7th art.

In the footsteps of Inception: where in Paris was Nolan's film shot?

With Oppenheimer becoming one of the biggest box-office successes of Christopher Nolan's career, we take a look back at one of his best-known films, Inception, and the neighborhoods where it was shot in Paris.

A Parisian stroll in the footsteps of Amélie Poulain: the film's locations

If you're looking for a cinephile's stroll through Paris, you can follow in the footsteps of Amélie Poulain! Jean-Pierre Jeunet's cult film showcases the capital as it has rarely been, in locations you can now explore.

Anastasia, Ratatouille, the Aristochats: a walk in the footsteps of Disney cartoons in Paris

Paris is a city known throughout the world for its beauty, which is why Walt Disney and then the company chose it as the setting for many cartoons. Let's go on the tracks of Anastasia, the Hunchback of Notre-Dame or Ratatouille, through the capital!

Top cinemas in Paris

Whether you're an inveterate cinephile or just go to the movies once in a while, this guide is for you! It lists the best cinemas in Paris. Whether for comfort, programming or special effects, follow the guide to discover the most original cinemas in Paris.

The Cinema Station: when RATP and the 7th art meet at the Porte des Lilas

This ghostly station located at Porte des Lilas, in Paris, could have a place at the Cannes Film Festival: countless films, commercials and video clips have been shot there, just a stone's throw from the metro passengers. Discover the Cinema Station, the most mysterious and magical place of the RATP.

Ephemeris of August 12 in Paris: Creation of the Gaumont film company

On August 12, 1895, Gaumont was founded by Léon Gaumont, who had no idea that he had just created the oldest film production company in history.