Beautiful Historic Cinemas You Must Visit in Paris
by Lily Heise for CNTraveler
In the age of multiplexes, these are the most intriguing and historic independent cinemas across the French capital.
Paris has been featured prominently on the silver screen, but its importance in cinema history is more than just an on-screen star. The first ever public film screening was held in the City of Light in 1895, instantly sparking a strong national love of cinema. The once-200 cinemas have gradually dwindled to less than half, but thankfully—in an age of multiplexes—a third of these are still independently run (and have played a vital role in the careers of filmmakers such as Jean Cocteau and Francois Truffaut). Here are some of the most intriguing and historic independent cinemas across the French capital. Read more…
