The Grand Rex, Europe's largest cinema, invites the public to discover the behind-the-scenes world of cinema through a guided tour entitled Rex Studios. Conceived as an imaginary journey behind the scenes, this interactive audioguided tour plunges you into the secret and captivating world of the 7th Art with the creation of a film through a series of sets: projection booth, director's office, film set...
It's also a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of a French heritage monument with a rich history, which has enjoyed its original decor since 1932.
After discovering Radio City Hall, New York's largest cinema, Philippe Hellmann was enthusiastic about the idea of creating a backstage tour at the Grand Rex. In 1998, Les Étoiles du Rex opened its doors, plunging spectators into the secrets of Europe's largest cinema. The highlights of the Rex and its construction are recounted in images at the start of the audio tour. Now renamed Rex Studios, this 7th Art cult venue has already welcomed over a million visitors!
Movie posters autographed by some of cinema's most famous actors decorate the wall of the staircase leading up to the Grand Rex's historic lair. Here, visitors discover that stars such as Natalie Portman, Gad Elmaleh, Leonardo DiCaprio and Renée Zelwegger have all fallen under the spell of this cult venue.
An impressive artists' entrance for visitors and actors alike: this cinema is France's "Hollywood Boulevard".
First stop: a door opens onto the top floor of the Grand Rex tower. Here, visitors are taken on a journey through the history of this legendary venue and its stars. Along the way, visitors encounter legends of the cinema: autographs, videos, film extracts, voices, photos, objects and more.
After the artists' entrance, visitors hear voices... and voices they can recognize. They are immersed in a conversation between different film stars. George Clooney, Kevin Costner, Isabelle Adjani, Coluche and Marilyn Monroe answer each other in this audio montage of very real sound extracts.
Philippe Hellmann's greatest motivation was to create a behind-the-scenes tour that went behind the big screen. The challenge was met: visitors enter an elevator and fly 27 m above the stage of Europe's largest cinema, with 2,702 seats, and behind the big screen where the films are shown. It's magical!
Stars, legends and giants of the cinema, this time told from the perspective of trophies, Oscars and sumptuous awards. A beautiful retrospective of mythical moments from star-studded evenings and grandiose previews at the Grand Rex. Who hasn't dreamed of sitting in the director's chair at the GrandRex?
Leaving the Director's office, filmstrips line the path to the projection booth. Visitors enter the director's den, guided by a cartoon actress. The projection booth is reproduced exactly - even in terms of sound - as it was before digital projectors were used.
Visitors discover how to create realistic cinema scenes from a space decorated with a green background.
Immersed in the filming of a scene from King Kong, visitors find themselves spectators, hidden behind the cameras. It's an ideal opportunity to imagine the atmosphere in the studios.
Another of cinema's key mysteries is revealed here. The chosen extracts were also updated at the end of last year.
To round things off, a surprise awaits visitors in the projection room. Keep your eyes and ears open. The magic of cinema has struck again.
Dates and Opening Time
From June 9th, 2021 to December 30th, 2027
Location
Le Grand Rex
1 Boulevard Poissonnière
75002 Paris 2
Prices
Tarif réduit: €9
Plein tarif: €11
Recommended age
From 5 years old
Average duration
45 min
Official website
www.legrandrex.com
Booking
www.legrandrex.com
01 45 08 93 58
visites@legrandrex.com
More information
Departure every 5 minutes / duration 50 min Course not accessible to people with reduced mobility
