Outgoing
Eden Theatre 1
History Exhibition
Eden Theatre 2
Eden Theatre 3
Eden Theatre 4
Eden Theatre 5

Eden Theatre

La Ciotat

Step into the room where cinema was born: the Lumière brothers premiered their first film here in 1895, and this gorgeous theater is still projecting movies 130 years later. Come for the history, stay for the welcoming atmosphere, world film festivals, and a summer terrace made for post-show drinks.

World's oldest cinema
Lumière brothers landmark
Art house programming
Summer terrace

Tips

🎬"Legendary cinema... really a must-visit in the region"
🏛️"Fantastic historical place, well worth a visit"
🍷summer terrace for post-film drinks

Eden Theatre

25 Bd Georges Clemenceau, 13600 La Ciotat, France

Upcoming at Eden Theatre

Sunday, Jun 14
Ensemble, c’est tout

Ensemble, c’est tout

June 14

Step into cinema history at the world's oldest movie theatre. The Eden Théâtre celebrates 130 years with a special director appearance, proving that the Lumières' legacy is still very much alive.

Monday, Jun 15
LA FLEUR DU MAL

LA FLEUR DU MAL

June 15 at 6:15pm

The world's oldest cinema screens a Chabrol mystery about buried WWII guilt that resurfaces decades later. Dark French intrigue in a legendary room where cinema history began.