Lumière Bellecour, a cinema in the 2nd arrondissement
Lumière Bellecour, formerly CNP Bellecour, is a cinema in the Bellecour district, in Lyon's 2nd arrondissement. In the heart of the Presqu'île, it follows the tradition of city-centre picture houses, very close to the great Place Bellecour. Its former name, CNP, recalls a long history of arthouse cinema. It is an ideal address for a screening in central Lyon.
A cinema in the heart of the Presqu'île
Lumière Bellecour sits in the 2nd arrondissement, near Place Bellecour, one of the largest squares in France. Its central location makes it an easy spot for a spur-of-the-moment screening. It can be reached on foot or by metro from across the Presqu'île.
From CNP Bellecour to Lumière
The former name CNP Bellecour places the hall within the history of local cinema in Lyon. The name Lumière refers to the Lumière brothers, inventors of the cinematograph in Lyon. Attending a screening here thus carries a symbolic dimension in the birthplace of cinema.
Pair it with Bellecour and Rue de la République
Around Bellecour, Rue de la République with its shops, the terraces and the quays invite you to extend the outing. The district concentrates a wide range of restaurants and shops. It is an ideal starting point for an evening as a couple or with friends.
Practical information
Frequently asked questions
Which arrondissement is Lumière Bellecour in?
In Lyon's 2nd arrondissement, in the Bellecour district, in the heart of the Presqu'île.
What is the link with the Lumière brothers?
The hall operates under the Lumière banner, echoing the Lumière brothers, Lyon's inventors of the cinematograph.
What is there to do nearby before or after?
Enjoy Place Bellecour, Rue de la République, the terraces and the quays, all within walking distance.
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