Discover the Victorine Studios in Nice this September

IARLA BYRNE16 September, 20252 Mins read289

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You are invited to an exceptional weekend to discover a century of French cinematic heritage.

As part of the 2025 Journées Éuropéennes du Patrimoine (European Heritage Days), the legendary Victorine Studios in Nice are offering something very special to the public on 20th and 21st September – a unique immersion in the history of French cinema.

The event is organised by the Ville de Nice, the Nice Côte d’Azur Chamber of Industry, the Cinémathèque de Nice and the Victorine Studios.

PROGRAMME FOR THE WEEKEND

SEMI-GUIDED HERITAGE TOURS

Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September; 9am – 6pm

Step into the rich history of the Victorine Studios with an exclusive tour that traces more than a century of cinematic creation. Here, you will explore historic sets and legendary filming locations, delve into archives and rare photographs, and experience a captivating presentation of filmmaking techniques spanning from the early days of cinema to the innovations of today.

Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours – Free admission

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THE MAKING OF A FILM

Saturday, 20th September – 5 x one-hour sessions running from 9:15 a.m. to 5:45 pm. Please note that you must register for this event

An engaging educational showcase, led by industry professionals and aspiring filmmakers, invites audiences to step behind the camera. Filming and production techniques are highlighted, along with the art of editing and postproduction, and the evolution of filmmaking professions. Participants are also immersed in a real-life scenario, with opportunities for hands-on audience involvement.

Duration: Approximately 1 hour.

RESERVE YOUR PLACE

EXCEPTIONAL SCREENING: “LES ENFANTS DU PARADIS”

Sunday, 21st September – 7pm

The weekend draws to a close with a touch of cinematic magic: a special screening of Marcel Carné’s 1945 masterpiece Les Enfants du Paradis, presented by the Cinémathèque de Nice. Shot at the Victorine Studios between August 1943 and June 1944, the film features production designer Alexandre Trauner’s remarkable reconstruction of Paris’s legendary “Boulevard du Crime.”

Please note that you must register for this event.

RESERVE YOUR PLACE

The Cinémathèque de Nice is a member of the International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF), and has as its primary mission the preservation and promotion of cinematographic heritage. If you have film stock, whether amateur or professional, or if you have photographs of Nice or its surroundings, please contact the Cinémathèque de Nice – your documents will be saved and preserved.