Cinemas Provence

Close to the rue de la République, this almost confidential but renowned art house cinema in Avignon, has an elegant lobby, all woodwork on a red background. A single room with 140 seats, the programming is rather limited, from 3 to 5 screenings during the day, this cinema welcomes the same type of films and the same public as its big sister with 4 rooms Utopia Manutention. You can sit down at Café Roma, the Manutention's restaurant, before or after the screening.

The Les 3 Palmes multiplex in the Valentine's commercial area has 11 high-capacity cinemas equipped with Dolby Digital audio technology. It programs films for the general public in French: Hollywood blockbusters, all the production of French films, including comedies, children's animation films and 3D films in the majority. A very family-friendly, modern and practical American-style multiplex when you want to combine cinema and shopping in the nearby shopping centre, with a confectionery area, a games and leisure area with 30 machines. Restaurants next to the cinema (Hippopotamus and Dixie Blues). A little expensive but the quality of the infrastructure comes at a price. Supervised parking.

A place devoted to entertainment for 150 years, this historic cinema was first called Le Casino (1857) then Les Folies marseillaises (1878) before the construction of the Théâtre des Variétés in 1887, of which the facade sculpted by the architect Joseph Letz remains today. After an uncertain year 2016 and three years of struggle following the loss in 2013 of its Art et Essai label, the future of cinema was shaky, but finally the commercial court ruled and it was taken over by Jean Mizrahi (YMAGIS). Major renovations were undertaken in 2019 and it is now as good as new, while retaining its cachet. Renewed comfort, modernity, a major historical cinema to be supported for sure. Programming of major, alternative and documentary films. The culture of Marseilles is partly played out here.

Classified "Art and Trial", Le Rocher cinema is directly managed by the cultural municipal service. It enjoys the support of the National Film Centre (NCC) and the various associations to which it subscribes: Cinemas from the South Agency - for regional cinema development - association of Art and trial cinemas. With its constant number of subscribers and its average of 10 000 entries per year (for a little over 9 months of activity), this room has proved that there is still a real demand for diversified programming: public films, animation films, film films, documentaries, short films, meetings "cinema/literature"…

This "small" independent cinema opened in 1985 in Carpentras. He was picked up in 1993 by Florence Passalacqua and his husband, and can boast very satisfactory figures even though he has to deal with the mastodons of the Commerciaux-Pathé of commercial centres: more than 17 000 entries per year, a little less than 300 screened films and an extension that follows its course, since it has gone from 2 rooms during its recovery, to 4 today, most equipped for people with reduced mobility. The issue of digital switchover arises, but for the rest, this couple of passionate people will lose sight of their convictions: a striking balance between blockbusters/public films ("Harry Potter", "Sherlock Holmes", "Untouchables"…) and independent art and essay films with "young public" labels, "I am called Bernadette", "It was Anatolia", "La twig", etc. Also a space for receiving it. school and film fans, for moments of theme and sharing encounters around one or more films.

The Pathé Cap Sud multiplex offers 14 screening rooms with a program of national releases, previews and special screenings (Met operas, Bolshoi Ballet, Comédie-Française, concerts...). During the intermission, and exclusively for Avignon, a Häagen-Dazs kiosk allows you to sample the famous ice creams of this brand created in 1961 in the United States. CinéPass from €18.40 a month and you can go to the movies all you want! Don't hesitate: subscribe now! Another formula is the Cinécarte for 5 seats. Take your pick!

Since April 2016, the Pathé - La Valette cinema is one of the main attractions of the new L'Avenue 83 shopping center. An ultramodern complex with a VIP room, an Imax room, a 4DX room. Every year, the structure hosts numerous previews in the presence of film crews and offers non-cinema screenings (ballets, sporting events, concerts...). The website and the application allow you to access trailers, schedules, the loyalty program, without forgetting the selection of your seat in the theater.

The Eden Cinema is a cinema as we like it. It smells good the cinema of our childhood while being equipped with a digital room offering the best projections. It is inseparable from the cultural and associative news of the village. Its programming is of great quality and offers the latest releases, both blockbusters and films of authors. It also offers the program of the Royal Opera House broadcasted live! It is the partner of the literary prize of the "Novel that feels good". In 2019, the Eden celebrated its 100 years. A monument!

As its name suggests, you will not find the last blockbusters here, but rather program of documentaries, based on the life of people and the districts. In the era of the relative democratisation of access to video equipment, it is made the relais from small local producers and directors, and offers workshops to young people and less young people in the area. Images and Paroles Engagées is an association created in May 2001 domiciled in the 15th district in Marseille. To film people, simply! Such is the currency.

You have to enter the beautiful Old Charity centre to find this tiny movie that is a pure wonder. Those who practise films otherwise than for "dragouiller" Columbine will be in angels. No Hollywood staff. Cinema often takes place by theme and we loved the week devoted to Asian cinema, with Pm's masterpieces, Jia Zhang or Hong Sang Soo.

Between 8 and 12 projections are planned each week in this modern cinema room, comfortable and very good acoustics that also plan movies in 3 D. At the poster, all the successes of the national and international office box, but also of art and trial films in original version (cinema is classified as Arts and essays since 2009), youth cycles and Cycles cycles proposed by the Franco-Italian twinning committee. Open all year round, this cinema is a real plus for this village of less than 4 000 inhabitants.

During Ju, we knew for a long time a whale that said wave. Today, we go to the Whale to go to the movies or to spend a good culinary moment in the adjoining bistro. Because the Whale of today, opened in 2018, is a cine-bistro that we appreciate a lot. A single room, great comfort, which hosts film debates, workshops or previews. On the movie program, classics, alternative films and current themes. Some sessions are reserved for young audiences. At the bistro, you can eat fresh and organic food. Nice proposals on the slate at lunchtime and tapas to share in the evening.

Announced for 2019, the new large cinema on the Canebière will finally be inaugurated in October 2021. A real event intended to give a cultural boost to the main artery of downtown Marseille. The building is a jewel box of modernity, with elegant geometric shapes. The cinema has 7 screens and offers mainstream films as well as a more alternative selection. The comfort and equipment are top of the range. On the first floor, the Blum brasserie. On the roof, an amazing rooftop, the Réformés. A major cultural venue!

The oldest cinema in the world. This is where the first public and paying projections of the history of the seventh art took place when the industrialist Antoine Lumière bought a house in La Ciotat. In 1895, Auguste and Louis Lumière invented the cinema and turned around twenty holiday films, including the very famous film «The arrival of a train at La Ciotat station». Later in the 1930 s, the Eden was both a film and a music hall where Yves Montand, Bernard Blier and Fernandel began. In the 1980 s, however, with the assassination of his manager, the room fell slowly into oblivion and closed its doors in 1995. Renovated in 2013, Eden Théâtre is now the dean of cinemas in the world. Cinema of art and essay, it is animated by the association Les Lumière de l 'Eden, which makes it daily that the cradle of the cinema, the monument of cultural heritage became the symbol of a city where it is good to live together. A magnificent room with time seats and an atmosphere out of time, the filmmakers will be filled! Programming to be followed on the website. To do absolutely.

One of Marseille's latest cinemas, this multiplex has thought big. In a building designed by the artist Ora-Ïto, you'll find a blend of modernity and comfort. 14 screens and the best technological innovations. Among them, a Dolby Cinéma room, a 4DX room and a Premium area for those who want to live an intense experience. Special rooms like the Tediber for children or the Cocoon for lovers. Here, cinema is experienced to the full. It's beautiful and efficient. The staff are few and far between, however, and everything is automated, which is rather sad, but it has to be said that Marseille now has an ultra-modern cinema.

Easily accessible from Avignon's northern exit, this multiplex cinema has 11 screens with digital projection. The program includes everything from mainstream films and popular comedies to original versions and 3D screenings. There are also screenings for the very young (under 3), with special events and low prices. Previews are announced on the site, giving you the chance to meet the film teams, actors and directors.

This cinema offers a varied program, including operas, ballets and films by the Comédie Française. You can also go behind the scenes of the making of the film "Verdon Secret" and watch it every day.