Le Grand Rex

Why go

The largest cinema in Europe (2,750 seats in the Grande Salle) and an Art Deco landmark from 1932. It programmes a mix of first-run mainstream releases, special events and the occasional 70 mm presentation.

Best for

• 70 mm presentations — one of the few venues in regular operation for the format
• The scale of the building itself, not just the film
• First-run mainstream releases on the largest screen in Paris

What makes it distinctive

The Grande Salle is equipped for 70 mm projection. When a film is presented here in that format, it is a genuinely exceptional cinema experience, distinct from any other Paris venue.

What the experience feels like

Not yet visited and documented first-hand by Curating Paris; the above is based on the venue's published programme.

Before you go

• Area: 1 Boulevard Poissonnière, 2e — Bonne-Nouvelle
• Booking: Official venue site — check for upcoming 70 mm sessions specifically
• Accessibility: Not yet verified
• Spoken languages and subtitles: Not yet documented in detail — check the listed label before booking
• Allow: Not yet documented

Our view

Go for the building, the format and the scale — this is a destination for the spectacle of cinema, not for intimate repertory.