Ciné-Balade

Agnès Varda movie tour

Agnès Varda movie tour, a cinematic and poetic journey in the footsteps of a feminist, free and fanciful artist.

Easily recognizable with her two-tone hairstyle, free speech, and warm voice, Agnès Varda was a feminist pioneer from the 1950s and remained a modern, fanciful, and ever-inspired grandmother until her 90s. Through the streets of Montparnasse, we’ll explore the filming locations of her movies, especially Cléo from 5 to 7. A resident of the neighborhood for over 60 years, Agnès Varda liked to say that by understanding people, we better understand places, and by understanding places, we better understand people. Let’s go discover Agnès and Cléo by watching clips from her films and documentaries in open-air settings.

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Easily recognizable with her two-tone hairstyle, free speech, and warm voice, Agnès Varda was a feminist pioneer from the 1950s and remained a modern, fanciful, and ever-inspired grandmother until her 90s. Through the streets of Montparnasse, we’ll explore the filming locations of her movies, especially Cléo from 5 to 7. A resident of the neighborhood for over 60 years, Agnès Varda liked to say that by understanding people, we better understand places, and by understanding places, we better understand people. Let’s go discover Agnès and Cléo by watching clips from her films and documentaries in open-air settings.

The highlights of your movie tour

  • The history and everyday life of the famous Rue Daguerre, made famous by the director through her films.
  • Around Boulevard Raspail, her work as a visual artist and photographer.
  • Her feminist commitment to cinema and within her films.
  • Connections with Jean-Luc Godard and a nod to Breathless with a key set from the film.
  • Filming locations from Cléo from 5 to 7: apartment, café, cinema, etc.
  • Montparnasse Cemetery, where the couple is buried and where many beautiful tombs can be admired.
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  • Ciné-Balade "Le Paris d'Agnès Varda", portrait d'Agnès Varda
  • Ciné-Balade "Le Paris d'Agnès Varda", un groupe scolaire devant la maison d'Agnès Varda rue Daguerre dans le 14ème
  • Ciné-Balade "Le Paris d'Agnès Varda", portrait d'Agnès Varda
  • Ciné-Balade "Le Paris d'Agnès Varda" Montparnasse
  • Ciné-Balade "Le Paris d'Agnès Varda" Denfert Rochereau
  • Ciné-Balade "Le Paris d'Agnès Varda" Le Dôme
  • Corinne Marchand dans le film Cléo de 5 à 7 de Agnès Varda (1962)
  • Ciné-Balade "Le Paris d'Agnès Varda", portrait d'Agnès Varda
  • Ciné-Balade "Le Paris d'Agnès Varda", un groupe scolaire devant la maison d'Agnès Varda rue Daguerre dans le 14ème
  • Ciné-Balade "Le Paris d'Agnès Varda", portrait d'Agnès Varda
  • Ciné-Balade "Le Paris d'Agnès Varda" Montparnasse
  • Ciné-Balade "Le Paris d'Agnès Varda" Denfert Rochereau
  • Ciné-Balade "Le Paris d'Agnès Varda" Le Dôme
  • Corinne Marchand dans le film Cléo de 5 à 7 de Agnès Varda (1962)

TICKETING

Check the online ticket office to see upcoming available dates and book your tour.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Where?

Meeting point: Indiana Club, Maine Av.
Metro: Gaité (L13)
Route: From Gaîté to Montparnasse Cemetery via Carrefour Vavin.

Duration?

2h30 (2km)

For whom?

This tour is perfect for fans and the simply curious alike, eager to explore the rich world of Agnès Varda.
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Groups of up to 20 for individual bookings. Up to 25 for pre-formed groups.

Before you go

Wear good walking shoes, bring a bottle of water, and don’t forget a sweater or umbrella—just in case 🙂

Weather

Tours take place in all weather, even in the rain! In case of extreme conditions (storms or high heat), Ciné-Balade will contact you the day before or the morning of the tour to cancel or reschedule.

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WHAT OUR VISITORS SAY

  • Wonderful walk

    Despite dreadful weather, we enjoyed a wonderful walk in the footsteps of Agnès Varda thanks to Juliette, our guide, who shared how the 14th arrondissement influenced the director’s work, spicing it up with anecdotes and film clips shown on her tablet. Enjoy this excursion through the neighborhood and into the cinematic journey of Agnès Varda. Thank you, Juliette!
    Florence

  • A tribute tour

    Thanks to Juliette Dubois, who knows her subject inside out and takes us to just the right places to observe and discover. She calmly conveys her respect and affection for Agnès Varda and what she brought to the cause of women—and women in cinema—while also linking to other key personalities of the neighborhood. This cine-walk truly lives up to its name.
    Nicole R.

  • Lovely and pleasant walk

    For several years, I’ve always enjoyed taking Juliette’s cine-walks. They consistently revive cinema and Paris, stir up memories, and, above all, allow us to delve deeper into the work of a filmmaker. Following the trail of Cléo from 5 to 7, I became aware of Agnès Varda’s deep connection to the 14th arrondissement and the many creative works she produced there, which I had not known about. Our guide is both knowledgeable and pleasant.
    Raymond D.

  • Great idea

    A first for us discovering Agnès’s neighborhood, her attachment to the 14th arrondissement through nearby film shoots: two wonderful hours of walking, filled with references and film clips. A brilliant idea that made us want to watch Cléo from 5 to 7 again!
    Maryse

  • Fascinating walk

    Thank you Juliette for this fascinating walk that helped us discover a Paris neighborhood (with beautiful buildings) and the world of Agnès Varda.
    Evelyne

  • Very interesting

    A very interesting tour with Juliette’s commentary—she’s truly passionate about cinema and has a talent for sharing that passion. This walk in the footsteps of Agnès Varda in the 14th arrondissement allowed our small group to exchange stories about cult films and anecdotes from longtime residents of the area under spring sunshine. I’ll happily do another Ciné-Balade.
    Françoise D.

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