VISIT THE CINÉMATHÈQUE FRANÇAISE

A must-see venue for film buffs

Located in the Bercy district of Paris, the Cinémathèque française is dedicated to preserving, restoring and disseminating the world's cinematographic heritage. It is a veritable temple for lovers of the seventh art.

Why visit?

It houses one of the world's richest collections of film-related archives, posters, costumes, sets and objects. There is also a permanent museum devoted to the history of cinema, as well as screenings, retrospectives and temporary exhibitions.

A brief history and anecdotes

Founded in 1936 by Henri Langlois, the Cinémathèque française has played a major role in safeguarding films threatened with extinction. Its current building, designed by Frank Gehry, stands out for its bold architecture and has been home to all the institution's activities since 2005.

What can you do there?

- Explore the cinema museum and its iconic objects
- Attend a screening or retrospective
- Discover the temporary exhibitions
- Consult the archives and rare documents in the library
- Workshops and activities for young audiences

Where is it?

📍 51 Rue de Bercy, 75012 Paris
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Practical advice

- Allow at least 2 hours to visit the museum and exhibitions
- Reduced rates for under-26s and free admission to certain screenings
- Easily accessible by metro (line 6 or 14 - Bercy station)

To discover around

- Parc de Bercy
- Cour Saint-Émilion and its shops
- Accor Arena
- French National Library (BNF)

Audioguide

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