Outdoor cinema at the Château d'Écouen: the National Museum of the Renaissance unveils its 2026 program

Do you know why summer is movie lovers' favorite season? Admittedly, holidays give us more time to head to the cinema. Yes, many studios seize the moment to roll out their summer releases and blockbusters. But what we love most about this season are the numerous outdoor cinemas that sprout up all over, in Paris and the Île-de-France region!

Every summer, in museums, swimming pools, parks and gardens, on rooftop terraces and in monuments, film screenings are organized at nightfall, for a magical experience. Château d'Ecouen - musée national de la Renaissance, for example, organizes open-air screenings on its grounds during the warmer months of the year.

Animated films, action movies, comedies, cinema classics, fantasy films: the family-friendly lineup should please both kids and adults, and leave lasting memories for all visitors. By the way, did you hear that it’s free? The Château d'Écouen has thought of everything to give us a wonderful summer! On August 21 and 22, 2026, the monument invites us to an outdoor cinema session under the stars.

Please note that while this event is free of charge, it is accessible by reservation only. So don't miss out on any of these cinema evenings.

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The 2026 slate for the Château d'Écouen open-air cinema:

Outdoor film screenings, a creative workshop and a food truck: discover the event program.

• The Secrets Behind Animated Films
  Before the screening, craft a paper puppet and bring it to life using stop-frame animation techniques!
  Friday, August 21 at 7:00 PM
  Free
  Reservation required at 01 34 38 38 50
  Workshop for children with a supervising adult required
  For ages 8 and up
  
  
• The Secret of the Chickadees by Antoine Lanciaux
  When 9-year-old Lucie arrives in Bectoile for the holidays, she has no idea of the adventures ahead. Her mother Caro is excavating with colleague Pierrot, in the same village that holds a family secret Lucie is about to uncover. Guided by a pair of chickadees and aided by her new friend Yann, Lucie sets out to dive into her family history.
  Friday, August 21 at 9:00 PM
  Running time: 1h17
  Free
  Reservations at 01 34 38 38 50
  
  
• Forever, a Cinderella Story by Andy Tennant
  Danielle de Barbarac is a lively young girl who adores her father. When he remarries, she is eight and ready to welcome her stepmother, the Baroness Rodmilla de Ghent, and her two daughters, Marguerite and Jacqueline. Tragically, her father dies two weeks later. His last words are for his daughter, stirring the baroness’s jealousy. Quick-witted, brave, and modern, Danielle is a heroine very much of her time.
  Saturday, August 22 at 9:00 PM
  Running time: 1h56
  Free
  Reservations at 01 34 38 38 50

Don't forget to reserve your place early. Enjoy your summer evenings at the Château d'Ecouen!