Ciné-Balade
Lumière, birth of cinema
“Lumière, the origins of cinema” , the pioneers of the 7th art at the heart of a guided tour around the Opéra district and the Grands Boulevards.
Around the Grands Boulevards and up to the Grand Rex, passing the Opéra and the Passage des Panoramas, this cine-walk tells the story of cinema’s early days and recalls the iconic figures who made it great: inventors, directors, actors, and producers who brought cinema to life in Paris from the Belle Époque to the 1920s.
And since Paris is an open-air movie set, we’ll also talk about the films shot in the neighborhood: Hugo, The Intouchables, La Grande Vadrouille, Sherlock Holmes, Mission Impossible…
Around the Grands Boulevards and up to the Grand Rex, passing the Opéra and the Passage des Panoramas, this cine-walk tells the story of cinema’s early days and recalls the iconic figures who made it great: inventors, directors, actors, and producers who brought cinema to life in Paris from the Belle Époque to the 1920s.
And since Paris is an open-air movie set, we’ll also talk about the films shot in the neighborhood: Hugo, The Intouchables, La Grande Vadrouille, Sherlock Holmes, Mission Impossible…
The highlights of your movie tour
TICKETING
Check the online ticket office to see upcoming available dates and book your tour.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Where?
Meeting point: 12 boulevard des Capucines
Metro: Opéra Lines 3, 7 and 8
Route: From Boulevard des Capucines to the Opéra entrance, then to the Grand Rex.
Duration?
2h (2km)
For whom?
This tour is ideal for those who want to learn more about the excitement of cinema’s early years—regardless of age—and also for teachers wishing to enrich their film education workshops with a Parisian outing.
Groups of up to 15 people for individual bookings. Up to 25 people for pre-formed groups. Possibility to create multiple 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.