Cinémathèque Française

A little-known gem near Parc de Bercy, the Cinémathèque Française was originally created in 1936 by film archivist Henri Langlois. Devoted to the history of cinema, its museum takes inspiration from director Georges Méliès. Displays include costumes, props, early equipment, old advertising posters and short clips. Temporary exhibitions usually take a behind-the-scenes look at a particular film. Its cinema screens up to 10 films daily. Enter via place Léonard-Bernstein by the park.

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