Cinema Saint-Denis
In the heart of the Croix-Rousse, in the 4th arrondissement, the Saint-Denis cinema hides at the end of a passage at 77 Grande Rue. An authentic neighbourhood hall built around 1920. Since the Chanteclair closed in 1985, it has been the only cinema on the hill's plateau.
A neighbourhood cinema on the hill
You reach it through a passage off the Grande Rue, which gives the hall a discreet, intimate feel. It has been the only cinema on the Croix-Rousse plateau since the Chanteclair disappeared in 1985: a screening here is also a slice of neighbourhood life.
A 1920s hall
Built around 1920, the cinema belongs to the discreet heritage of the 4th arrondissement that you discover by strolling. After the film, explore the Grande Rue and the nearby slopes, with their shops, cafés and traboules.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Saint-Denis cinema?
At 77 Grande Rue, reached through a passage, in the Croix-Rousse (4th arrondissement).
What makes it special?
It has been the only cinema on the Croix-Rousse plateau since 1985.
How do I find showtimes?
Showtimes are not listed here: check on site or with the cinema before you come.
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