Unusual: Out of the blue, the cinema bar that mixes natural wines and arthouse short films in Paris

In the heart of Paris's 11th arrondissement, Out of the Blue combines a wine bar and cinema for the curious and cinephiles alike. With arthouse short films, natural wines, and a cozy lounge atmosphere, here you can sip, nibble, and immerse yourself in an experience that is unusual, creative, and convivial all at once.

Out of the Blue is the headquarters for curious wanderers and film lovers in Paris's 11th arrondissement, nestled on Rue Saint-Maur betweenthe Atelier des Lumières and Père-Lachaise. A wine bar and cinema—yes, both in one—that reinvents the evening out. Here, you can sip, watch, and discover, all in a cozy atmosphere with carpeted floors, mirrored ceilings, and no bar counter, replaced by a small kitchen area that breaks with convention.

From Thursday to Saturday, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., you can watch a series of free (and no reservation required) short films by Lynch, Herzog, and other giants of the genre. While you're there, grab a glass of natural wine: white or red for €6, sparkling or surprising "blouge"—this bold white-red-rosé blend by Pépin—for €8. Team non-alcoholic? A sparkling grape juice from local winemakers (no added sugar) for €6 or a rooibos tea, hot or iced, will do the trick perfectly.

For snacks, there's cheese from the Source cheese shop and salted or sweet popcorn, because cinema is still a sport that's best enjoyed with your hands full.

On Sundays, Out of the Blue switches to family mode once a month, with a children's screening from 4pm to 6pm—parents toast at the bar while the little ones enjoy the cinema. Then, every Sunday evening, it's time for the film club, which requires reservations, with a carefully selected feature film.

Go upstairs for a drink, downstairs for the ten-seat screening room, and above all, enjoy a sophisticated yet accessible program, which can be viewed on the venue's Instagram account. The name, inspired by Dennis Hopper's cult film (1980), captures the spirit of the place and its love of arthouse cinema. Chloé, also a director, imagined this space to stimulate discovery and create connections—a place where cinema and wine come together to create an unusual, creative, and convivial experience!

Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, please drink responsibly.

Unusual: Out of the blue, the cinema bar that mixes natural wines and arthouse short films in Paris

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