“Belmondo, the Magnificent” at the Cinémathèque française

Belmondo, an icon of French cinema

From the New Wave to big action films, Jean-Paul Belmondo left his mark on French cinema with nearly 90 films. The exhibition “Belmondo, the Magnificent” traces this exceptional career through documents, rare photos, objects and personal archives, as well as on-set footage.

What to do there?

• See the exhibition, on from 7 October 2026 to 31 January 2027.
• Carry on with the retrospective of his films screened in the Cinémathèque’s cinemas.
• Choose the combined ticket with the Musée Méliès, devoted to the early days of cinema, to visit the same day.

Opening hours and tickets

• The exhibition is closed on Tuesdays; hours vary from day to day, so check the official website before you go. Last entry 45 minutes before closing.
• Tickets up to €14; free for under-6s (on site, with proof of age).

How to get there from the hotel?

The Cinémathèque française stands at 51 rue de Bercy (12th), on the edge of the Parc de Bercy. From the hotel, walk to Madeleine station and take line 14 to Bercy: no change needed. Find more ideas for the week in our selection and spot the monuments on our illustrated map.