A Norwegian way of life...: Did you know…

… that there is a cinema in the Grand Palais ?

The Grand Palais has actually been an institution in Paris for more than a century, housing different kind of cultural events and prestigious expositions. Internationally it’s most famous for the yearly Parisian Fashion Week which takes place in the large open space in the center of the building. It’s a saying that the Grand Palais represents 6 of 7 arts, leaving out only the cinema. However, this is about to change, or more correctly; this has changed!

In November last year (2012), Grand Palais got itself a brand new movie theater (or cinema if you prefer, but as it’s so small I’m not quite sure which term to employ…).

The room has quite exactly 104 comfortable chairs in grey velour. The atmosphere is calm and cozy with a good temperature. As it’s not so known yet, you can benefit from having the cinema almost all to yourself. I guess in a couple of months, it will not so much be the case anymore. I therefor highly recommend you to have a look as soon as possible.

Now that’s said, you can’t go there any day. The cinema is only open from Friday to Sunday. However, sometimes during the day, they have old Disney films on the screen. Last week they showed Bambi from 1942 and Pinochio from 1940… I think it’s great to see those old (handmade) movies again, without all the 2D/ 3D effects…

This weekend, I think it’s Ernest and Celestine on the schedule. A new, old fashion, cartoon which is told to be superb! So, if you have nothing planned for your Saturday or Sunday morning, take a trip to the cinema with your family, friends or all by yourself.

If you have a little spare time afterwards, you can go for a small walk towards the invalids (have a look on the inside, it’s really beautiful) and have lunch at the nice restaurant “Les Parisiennes” 17 Avenue de la Motte Piquet (article coming up right away!).