iCinémathèque française
The Cinémathèque française is France's film archive and a cinema institution founded in 1936, housed since 2005 in a Frank Gehry building on rue de Bercy. It screens films daily in its theatres, runs a library, and shows major temporary exhibitions on cinema. The Musée Méliès presents a collection of cinema machines, costumes, drawings and models tracing the history of film from the work of Georges Méliès.
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What's On
Belmondo, le Magnifique
Exhibition on the career of Jean-Paul Belmondo, produced by the Cinémathèque française and curated by Clémentine Deroudille.
Les Dents de la mer (Jaws) : l'exposition
Show conceived by the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on the making of Jaws, with photographs, original drawings and immersive reconstructions.
Plan Your Visit
Getting there
Hours
| MonToday | 12:00–19:00 |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 12:00–19:00 |
| Thu | 12:00–19:00 |
| Fri | 12:00–19:00 |
| Sat | 11:00–20:00 |
| Sun | 11:00–20:00 |
Admission
From €14
Price shown is the full rate for the current temporary exhibition (reduced 11 EUR, ages 6-17 7 EUR). Timed-slot booking is required for exhibitions.
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- How much does Cinémathèque française cost?
- Standard adult admission to Cinémathèque française is €14. Price shown is the full rate for the current temporary exhibition (reduced 11 EUR, ages 6-17 7 EUR). Timed-slot booking is required for exhibitions.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
- What are the opening hours of Cinémathèque française?
- Cinémathèque française is open Museum and exhibitions: Monday and Wednesday to Friday 12:00-19:00, Saturday, Sunday, school holidays and public holidays 11:00-20:00. Closed Tuesday and 25 December.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is Cinémathèque française?
- Cinémathèque française is located at 51 rue de Bercy, 75012 Paris, France, in the Bercy area of Paris. The nearest station is Bercy (lines 6 and 14).
- What can I see at Cinémathèque française?
- Film archive, cinemas and the Musée Méliès in Frank Gehry's Bercy building, with major temporary exhibitions on cinema. Current highlights include Musée Méliès, La Magie du cinéma, Belmondo, le Magnifique and Les Dents de la mer (Jaws) : l'exposition.
- Do I need to book Cinémathèque française in advance?
- Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
- When is the best time to visit Cinémathèque française?
- Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.
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- Cinémathèque françaiseJeliotb / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0