Every summer, Parisians traipse to the ultramodern Parc de la Villette in northern Paris with blankets and folding chairs to take advantage of celluloid in the breeze. The open-air cinema, or "cinéma en plein air", is generally free and hosts at least one show each evening for around a month in July and August, with a program chock full of both classics and recent hits. Many of the films are shown in English, too.
Practical Information on the Open-Air Cinema at the Parc de la Villette:
- Location: Main entrance at the Cité de Sciences et de L'Industrie, 30 rue Corentin-Cariou, 19th arrondissement.
Metro: Porte de la Villette or Porte de Pantin (Line 5 or 7)
- Paris Open Air Cinema Events in 2009: Moviegoers can enjoy free admission to open-air cinema every evening at the Parc de la Villette from July 15th through August 16th, 2009. This year's program is dubbed "Journeys" and will explore the theme of odyssees, both of the inner and outer variety.
- For complete details on the 2009 program: Call the event organizers for details at +33(0)140 037 575, or visit the official website (in French).
