Paris is a must for cinephiles. For lovers of classic films of the 7th Art, a stroll along the Grands Boulevards traces the history of the Lumière brothers' first film screenings at the Grand Café. Further south, the Cinémathèque française in Bercy is an absolute treasure trove: it houses exhibitions, a vast library and screenings of rare films.
But the streets of Paris are themselves the backdrop for many iconic films. A tour of the Montmartre district lets you relive Amélie Poulain by following in the footsteps of the film's heroine, from the Place du Tertre to the Café des Deux Moulins. The Bir-Hakeim bridge and the Louvre are other iconic sites, perfect for photo walks and immersion in the Paris of film. The Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, meanwhile, recalls the Paris of the 1960s, when Godard filmed Breathless.
It's also in this part of the capital that you'll find a number of art house cinemas, offering day after day programming of rare and old films. Le Champo and Le Reflet Médicis are two of the legendary cinemas in the Latin Quarter where you can discover films d'auteur.
The City of Light is waiting to be discovered through the prism of cinema !
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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! [Read more]
Filming locations in Paris: follow in the footsteps of your favorite stars
Paris is an inexhaustible movie set for filmmakers the world over. Discover where cult films and the latest releases set in the French capital were shot. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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! [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
