In recent years, Parisian cinema closures have been numerous — Le George V, the Gaumont-Marignan, the UGC Normandie, and even the Miramar — leaving little hope for the future of independent movie theaters in the capital. However, one of them seems to be miraculously bouncing back. As Le Parisien explains, the art-house cinema L’Élysées Lincoln is set to reopen its doors between the end of September and the beginning of October.
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56 years of history for this cinema
It was in 1969 that L’Élysées Lincoln was inaugurated by Boris Gourevitch. At that time, just like today, the cinema has a knack for offering a sharp programming, featuring high-quality auteur films. It consists of three screens: one with 145 seats, another with 42 seats, and the last one with about 35 seats plus 200 standing spots to host various events.
A venue that got a facelift
Seven months of renovation were needed to allow this cinema to welcome back the audience in this 2025 season. It boasts a “neo-retro style” inspired by the 1970s.
ong> », explains Louis Merle, co-manager of the company Multiciné, to Le Parisien. Don’t expect the traditional black walls and red chairs, but rather a modern decor with colorful walls and chairs similar to those in the cinemas of “the British and the Swiss.” All of this comes with cutting-edge technology and an optimized customer experience. Subsidies from the City of Paris, the National Center for Cinema, and the region have notably allowed L'Élysées Lincoln to get a makeover to ensure, hopefully, a long-lasting future.Voir cette publication sur Instagram
The Élysées Lincoln
14, rue Lincoln — 8th
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