Cinémathèque Française

Category: Lieu Culturel > Musées

La Cinémathèque, situé à côté du Parc de Bercy, conserve une grande partie du patrimoine audiovisuel, de la préhistoire du cinéma à nos jours. Des lanternes magiques, boîtes à images et vues d’optiques du 18ème aux caméras et projecteurs dernier cri, sans oublier les maquettes, scripts, éléments de décors et costumes, le Musée de la Cinémathèque est une vraie pépite pour les amateurs du 7e art !

Practical information

Place
51 Rue de Bercy
75012 Paris 12
+33171193333

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Accessibility info

Access
Metro Bercy (lines 6 and 14)

Website
http://www.cinematheque.fr/

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Current and upcoming events

My name is Orson Welles : la grande exposition sur le génie du cinéma se dévoile à la Cinémathèque - fotor 1759749112379

My name is Orson Welles: the major exhibition on the cinematic genius unveiled at the Cinémathèque

The Cinémathèque française is organizing a major exhibition to pay tribute to Orson Welles, a key actor, director and producer of 20th-century cinema. Discover "My name is Orson Welles" from October 8, 2025 to January 11, 2026.

La Cinémathèque française : le temple des cinéphiles au cœur du quartier Bercy

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.

Tip: "Jeudi Jeunes" at the Cinémathèque, free evening events for under-26s

As part of its "Jeudi Jeunes" program, the Cinémathèque française organizes free evening events on the second Thursday of each month, reserved for young people under the age of 26.

Past events

Visuels musée et monument - Cinémathèque française

Temporary Closure of the Cinémathèque Française Cinemas: When Will They Reopen?

The Cinémathèque Française is temporarily closing its four theaters after reports of bedbugs by audience members. The institution has announced that it will implement enhanced health protocols to thoroughly treat the seats and carpets on the premises.

A walk in the footsteps of François Truffaut in Paris, from the Cinémathèque to the library named after him

From the places of his childhood to the iconic sites of his films, and his deep connection with the Cinémathèque Française, follow in the footsteps of François Truffaut in Paris.

Heritage Days 2025: discover the Cinémathèque française and the Méliès Museum

As a temple of cinematic heritage, it's only natural that the Cinémathèque française should take part in the 2025 edition of the Journées du Patrimoine. On September 20 and 21, (re)discover this building dedicated to cinema.

Nuit Blanche 2025: an evening at the heart of the 7th art at the Cinémathèque française in Paris

For the 24th Nuit Blanche, this Saturday, June 7, 2025, we're off to the Cinémathèque Française to discover its impressive collection dedicated to the history of cinema, and enjoy special screenings and temporary exhibitions. A memorable evening of discovery and appreciation of the 7th art awaits you during this unusual nocturne.

Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Cinémathèque française: a jazz evening in the world of Wes Anderson

For Nuit des Musées in Paris, the Cinémathèque is offering free activities based around the museum's collections and exhibitions, which will delight film buffs and families alike! Join us on May 17, 2025 for a cinephile's night out!

Exposition Wes Anderson à la Cinémathèque - DSC 2444

Wes Anderson: our photos from the event exhibition at the Cinémathèque

He's one of the most popular directors of recent years... Wes Anderson, the filmmaker behind The Grand Budapest Hotel, The French Dispatch and Moonrise Kingdom, has been given a retrospective at the Cinémathèque française, running from March 19 to July 27, 2025. We were at the press preview, and tell you all about it!

Gérardmer Festival 2025 in Paris: competition films shown at the Cinémathèque

From February 5 to 9, 2025, the Cinémathèque française invites fans of fantasy and horror to discover the films in competition at the Gérardmer festival.