Opened in 1932, this huge art deco cinema was designed by Auguste Bluysen and its fantasy Hispanic interiors by US designer John Eberson. With its wedding-cake exterior, fairy-tale interior and the largest auditorium in Europe (2,650 seats), this listed historical monument is one of the few cinemas to upstage whatever it screens. Its blockbuster programming (usually in French) is suited to its vast screen; it also hosts concerts and rowdy all-night compilation events...
From slightly out-of-place arches to historical music halls to the unmissable Opéra Garnier, the buzzing Opéra and Grands Boulevards quartiers are brimming with popular tourist attractions and legendary entertainment venues. Discover our selection of the best local destinations – for both day and night-time – below.