Long live cinema à la belle étoile! Nothing like seeing a classic of the 7th art in an exceptional place in Paris. In a palace, live from a rooftop or in a preserved antique site in the capital, focus on the most beautiful open-air cinema sessions to book as soon as possible.
In the Cour carrée of the Louvre
The place. It’s one of the must-attend events of the summer programs of the Louvre! The biggest museum in the world teams up once again this year with the cinema group mk2 for its open-air screenings, which also mix live concerts, gastronomy and heritage. All that in the very chic setting of the Cour carrée du Louvre: the ultimate dream.
On the program: echoing Louvre Couture, the star and very sought-after exhibit of the museum, the programming celebrates the links between fashion and cinema. Madness: the loyal collaborator of the house Chanel, the director Sofia Coppola, kicks off this edition by presenting herself the screening of her cult film Virgin Suicides on July 2. On July 3, we rewatch the excellent In The Mood For Love by Wong Kar-Waï, César for best foreign film in 2001. For fans, a tribute to the big boss David Lynch is planned on July 4 with the film Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me. Finally, we catch the preview of L’Agent secret by Kleber Mendonça Filho, double awarded at Cannes this year. Before each screening, enjoy super cool concerts with a sharp list of emerging artists like Sam Sauvage or the DJette Piu Piu.
Cinéma Paradiso Louvre, from Wednesday July 2 to Saturday July 5, 2025, cour Carrée du Louvre, Paris 1st. Free upon registration and online lottery. More info on the site.
On the square of La Seine Musicale
The place. In addition to the Louvre, the Cinéclub Paradiso sets up from July 15 to 18 on the square of La Seine Musicale, extraordinary contemporary vessel set on Île Seguin and surrounded by the Seine, dedicated to music in all its forms.
On the program: every evening from 6pm, a DJ set in tune with the mood of each projected film kicks off a stylish movie session. Tuesday July 15, we start the festivities with The Grand Budapest Hotel by the fantastic Wes Anderson, before continuing on Wednesday 16 with the cult Blues Brothers. On Thursday 17, we watch Eden by Mia Hansen-Løve, with the queen Greta Gerwig, about the French Touch years. And for those who still have energy left on Friday, we get ready for Saturday Night Fever with a hotter-than-ever John Travolta. Let’s dance!
La Seine Musicale, Île Seguin in Boulogne Billancourt. From July 15 to 18. Free screenings upon online reservation. Ticketing opens June 26, July 10, and each day of the festival.
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In the Cour d’honneur of the Monnaie de Paris
The place. The mythical Parisian building celebrates its 250 years this year! To celebrate properly, the hôtel Quai de Conti opens wide the doors of its sumptuous Cour d’honneur for four movie nights under the stars, with musical animations and food trucks. What else?
On the program: programming adapted to the century and eras that made the Monnaie de Paris vibrate. On July 23, Amadeus by Miloš Forman kicks off the event, then the summer hit Le Comte de Monte Cristo with our darling Pierre Niney follows on the 24th. We have a good laugh with Les Visiteurs on Friday 25 before traveling between Paris, dream, and reality with the classic Inception by Christopher Nolan.
A screen under the stars at the Monnaie de Paris, from July 23 to 26. Screenings at 9:30pm, musical animations and food trucks from 7pm and access to the exhibition from 6pm to 8:45pm (subject to availability). Session price: €6.
In the Cour Jardin of the Plaza Athénée
The place. At the mythical Plaza Athénée, awaits an evening you won’t forget anytime soon… For the 2025 edition in collaboration with MK2, the courtyard of the hotel’s restaurant turns into an open-air cinema, offering a simply magical setting. On the program: 8 cult films and 8 thematic menus chosen according to the film’s theme and created by chef Jean Imbert.
On the program: the choice is just too hard… We travel between Italy and New York with the screening and special dinner The Godfather II, to Egypt with Astérix et Obélix: Mission Cléopâtre, or between the Bahamas and Monaco with Casino Royale, first James Bond by Daniel Craig. The Frenchies will be happy to taste Paris through screenings of Sabrina with the one and only Audrey Hepburn or with Audrey Tautou in Le Fabuleux Destin d’Amélie Poulain. On the blockbuster side, Indiana Jones and The Lord of the Rings will continue to delight the most gourmet. Stay until the end: the very good comedy by Nakache and Toledano, Le Sens de la fête, closes this cine-gustative week.
Plaza Athénée, 25 avenue Montaigne, Paris 8th. From June 29 to July 6. Dates and times of screenings on the site. From €290 per person.
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On the rooftop of the Hôtel Paradiso
The place. Head to the magnificent rooftop of the Hôtel Paradiso near Nation, with breathtaking views over Paris, luxury cocktails, and hot popcorn! Every Sunday evening at 9:30pm, the hotel’s big screen switches to cine-club mode.
On the program: a curated selection of films carefully picked by the mk2 programmers. Upcoming screenings: Les amours imaginaires by the Quebecer Xavier Dolan, Holiday by Guillaume Nicloux, or Sur la Route by Walter Salles, based on the brilliant book by Jack Kerouac.
Do It’s tip: be suuuper alert, sessions sell like hotcakes.
Rooftop of the Hôtel Paradiso, 13 boulevard Diderot, Paris 12th. From June 23 to September 15. €18 for the session and one drink. Info and booking online.
At the Parc de la Villette
The place. It may be the biggest cinema in the capital. Though the Olympic Games deprived us of it last year, the open-air cinema of Parc de la Villette is making a comeback this summer in the prairie du Triangle. Comfortably installed in a deckchair or spread on the eternal plaid on the grass, enjoy sharp sessions in an amazing setting.
On the program: the programming is not yet revealed, but will be soon on the site. Judging by previous editions, it’s going to be big.
Open-air cinema, La Villette, 211 avenue Jean Jaurès, Paris 19th. From Wednesday July 23 to Sunday August 17, 2025, Wednesdays to Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30pm to midnight. Lawn access from 7pm. Free, deckchair and blanket rental for €7.
At the Arènes de Lutèce
The place. In the antique arenas of Lutèce, the Festival Dolce Vita invites lovers of Italian and French cinemas to watch classics of the seventh art. The programming, twinned with Rome, will also show the films at Villa Borghese. Between films, the Gallo-Roman amphitheater turns into a festive place with an Italian bar.
On the program: this fourth edition pays tribute to the realist cinema of maestro Roberto Rossellini for the 80 years of Rome, Open City. For the occasion, the masterpiece will be restored, like Medea by Pier Paolo Pasolini, Il Sorpasso by Dino Risi, or La Famiglia by Ettore Scola, also screened. Among the highlights, the previews of Berlinguer – La Grande Ambition by Andrea Segre and L’art de la joie by Valeria Golino, with, among others, the Franco-Italian Valeria Bruni Tedeschi.
Festival Dolce Vita sur Seine at the Arènes de Lutèce, 49 rue Monge, Paris 5th. From July 12 to 16. Free, be sure to arrive early. Full programming announced soon.
