Great news! The UGC Normandie cinema will officially close its doors this Thursday, June 13. Don't miss out on the chance to participate in an auction at 2pm and snag a piece of history from this iconic Parisian theater. Calling all collectors and movie lovers!
In the month of April, a sad news shook all the movie buffs of the capital: UGC Normandie, symbol of the 7th art in Paris, definitively closes its doors after 87 years of loyal service. The cinema on the Champs-Élysées avenue bids its final farewell this Thursday, June 13, not without leaving us with some memories as a grand auction will be held starting at 2 pm. An opportunity to take home a chair, a sign letter, or even unique photos of actors and directors from around the world.
An auction to support sick children
Organized by Rêve de cinéma association, the auction will support its actions. Its mission? Providing access to culture and entertainment to sick and disabled children and adolescents through events and projects. We support the heroes in the hospitals of France. 💪🏥 #StayStrong #TogetherWeCan 💕🇫🇷See this post on Instagram
In total, 35 lots are up for sale starting this Thursday, June 13 at 2 pm. Among them, the iconic dark blue seats from the Grand Normandie theater (available for purchase individually, in pairs, or in rows of 6 if you own a palace), small brass plates engraved with the alphabet letters used to indicate the rows, signage plates indicating "P".Whisper » and « During the session, use the other outputs », the huge letters on the facade and finally many phot
Get ready to bid on some fabulous items from your favorite artists like Lambert Wilson, Juliette Binoche, Mélanie Thierry, and more!
If you want to snag one of these special pieces, you'll need to have some cash handy: typically around 200 to 400 euros for a seat, a large letter, or a small plaque, and even up to 1000 euros for a photo of Johnny Depp. The auction will be live from the UGC Normandie Cinema, and you can still sign up on the Hotel Drouot website.
Goodbye UGC Normandie
This auction marks the end of nearly a month of celebrations bidding farewell to the iconic cinema. From May 1st to June 13th, they hosted various screenings of classic films and even some lively concerts. The big question now is what will happen to the building. The famous cinema Rex in Paris has already closed its doors, leaving behind a legacy and its 4 screening rooms. Currently, there have been no public buyers stepping forward.
[LIVE SALE] THANK YOU UGC NORMANDIE UGC Normandie Cinema 116 bis, Avenue des Champs-Elysées - 8th arrondissement Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 2pm More information and registrations
