For Heritage Days 2026, this iconic cinema lifts the curtain on its backstage.

European Heritage Days 2026 take place on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026. This one-of-a-kind weekend offers the public the chance to discover exceptional cultural sites that are usually closed to the public or charge admission.

As with every edition, the tours and activities offered over these two days are free or very low-cost. They include all kinds of cultural venues, including cinemas, such as the Grand Rex. It’s a chance to learn more about these masterpieces of French heritage! What are you waiting for? Book your place now! 

Heritage Days 2026 in Paris (75): the program of tours by arrondissement
For Heritage Days 2026 in Paris, the capital’s monuments and historic landmarks are opening their doors—often free of charge—to reveal their secrets. Don’t miss this must-see event, taking place over the weekend of September 19 and 20, 2026, with the themes “Heritage at Risk” and “Photography Heritage.” [Read more]

Among the iconic places to visit in Paris, the Grand Rex always stands out! More than just a movie theater, it is an iconic venue for the seventh art in Europe and an architectural masterpiece that never fails to impress visitors.

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Built in 1932 on the Grands Boulevards in Paris, it is now listed as a “historic monument”, thanks in particular to its Grand Auditorium, the largest in Europe. Spanning 2,000 square metres and crowned by its famous starry ceiling, which reaches almost 30 metres high, it can accommodate 2,700 spectators. It also houses a magnificent film studio, the Rex Studio. Come and discover its secrets during the 2026 Heritage Days!

Heritage Days 2026 at the Grand Rex in Paris:

• Behind the scenes tour of the Grand Rex

  Designed as an imaginary journey behind the scenes of cinema, Rex Studios sweeps visitors into the secret, captivating world of filmmaking through a sequence of sets. Viewers alternately become directors, projectionists, actors…

  Open to all, Rex Studios welcomes film buffs, casual moviegoers, tourists, and people of all ages who explore the world of cinema in a technical yet playful way, inside a magical and awe-inspiring setting.

  It’s also a unique chance to peek behind the scenes of a French heritage landmark, rich in history and still wearing its original décor since 1932.

  Participation conditions: Flat rate: €5 — special rates available | Booking required - https://www.legrandrex.com/rexstudios

  Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

• Guided tour of the Grand Rex, with its history and anecdotes

  Want to uncover all our secrets?

  Let yourself be guided through every corner of our legendary cinema and discover the stories that have made this place a magical landmark since 1932.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBcNkjPJbrY

  https://www.legrandrex.com/

  Participation requirements: Free with online booking, groups up to 60 people - booking required | Free - https://www.legrandrex.com/cinema/2514

  Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 08:00 to 11:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 08:00 to 11:00