Le Grand Rex, in Paris, elected most beautiful cinema in the world

First place on the podium. The Grand Rex was elected the most beautiful cinema in the world by the British group Time Outspecializing in cultural outings and travel magazines. The group’s journalists have established their ranking of the 50 most beautiful cinemas in the world. The price is therefore returning this year to the establishment located boulevard Poissonnière in II^e Arrondissement of Paris, which occupied, five years ago, second place. At the time, the Grand Rex had been preceded by the Pathé Tuschinski, located in Amsterdam, which this year occupies second place.

Meanwhile, the Grand Rex has experienced a youthful cure, as Time Out points out. “The sumptuous celebrations of the 90^e Birthday in 2022 unveiled a new facade restored in its original 1932 style and with cream tones and, of course, champagne “, Salters the publication. All to his enthusiasm, the famous journalist ” The lighthouse for moviegoers in the whole city “That constitutes” The giant brand “Rex” On the roof, the only rotary panel in Paris ”. « The Grand Rex is perhaps one of the most popular cultural institutions in Paris, with its touch of color recalling Times Square in the austere district of the Great Boulevards of the City, but it is not a cinema that rests on its laurels ”, estimated Time Out.

The announcement has delighted the management of the room which welcomes its investments and its events that “Make this legendary place shine”. The Grand Rex now has seven rooms, the largest of which has 2702 places. The establishment also has the Infinite room, where the color of the room varies according to the theme of the film with reclining armchairs, a Dolby Atmos sound and a Real-D Ultimate screen. But the magazine wishes to recall that technical equipment is not the only criteria for electing the most beautiful cinemas in the world. Time Out is also interested in the structure and history of the establishment. “” There are very few cinemas that are really distinguished. Cinemas so beautiful, so historical and so unusual that you have the impression that watching a film is an act of pilgrimage .»

Three other Parisian cinemas appear in the ranking: the Champo (10th place), the Studio 28 (25th place) and the cinema of the Pantheon (37th place), the oldest room in the capital in activity whose home was decorated by a certain Caherine Deneuve.