Here’s how to get the summer off to a flying start. With the Fête de la Musique barely over, the weekend is already shaping up to be a full one. The weather seems to be on top form too, and ready to give it its all these days. It’s all very well to take advantage of the fine weather, but be careful not to get burned! We often forget that the 7th art, in this kind of situation, can be our best ally. That’s just as well, as there are several events to check off over the next few days, offering you – if not a swim – a bath in culture.
The Festival Vieux-Lyon en humanité
A not-to-be-missed event for all cinephiles: the Festival Vieux-Lyon en humanité will soon be taking over the courtyard of the Palais Saint-Jean, in the 5th arrondissement, for a series of never-before-seen screenings. The first of these will be a well-known Lyonnais film: Bertrand Tavernier’s L’Horloger de Saint-Paul, starring the immense Philippe Noiret. This will be followed by several other screenings in July, including Roberto Benigni’s La vie est belle and Wim Wenders’Les ailes du désir. The Festival offers a host of other free activities not to be missed.
La Fête du Cinéma
One of the highlights of early summer. For four days, film screenings will be available for 5 euros in all participating establishments. Whether you’re looking for a thrill with F1, the latest film starring Brad Pitt, or to discover Elio, the newcomer from Pixar Studios, or L’Accident de Piano by Quentin Dupieux, the movie theaters are waiting for you!
Enjoy cinema at the best price
Not available on these dates? Or simply too impatient? Are you running out of money after blowing it on upcoming festivals? Don’t panic: you don’t have to sell a kidney to go to the movies. Take advantage of a 20% discount on your tickets at CGR and Pathé cinemas in and around Lyon!