Grand Rex Tour in Paris: Rex Studios, Price, Length and Opening Times

Updated on October 26, 2026

The Grand Rex, at 1 boulevard Poissonnière (2nd arrondissement), is visited on "Les Étoiles du Rex" (Rex Studios): an interactive behind-the-scenes tour of about 50 minutes that includes the 2,700-seat main auditorium, the largest cinema hall in Europe. Expect about €12 for an adult and €10 for a child under 18 (prices noted in 2025, to be confirmed on the official site). Time slots change with school holidays, so book online.

Highlights

The Art Deco facade

Opened in 1932 by Jacques Haïk, the Grand Rex is an Art Deco landmark whose lit corner tower overlooks boulevard Poissonnière. It is a listed historic monument.

The main hall and its starry ceiling

The main auditorium has about 2,700 seats and a ceiling made to look like a night sky with glowing "stars". It is the highlight of the behind-the-scenes tour.

Backstage and special effects

The interactive tour shows how the cinema works behind the scenes and introduces sets and special effects, with an audio guide in several languages.

Practical info

Tips

The tour lasts about 50 minutes; book a slot in advance, especially during school holidays. The tour ticket does not include a film screening: to watch a film in the main hall, buy a separate seat. Some offers pair the tour with the nearby Grévin museum. Published opening times differ from one source to another, so check the slot you choose before you go.

How to get there

Metro lines 8 and 9, Bonne Nouvelle station (exit facing the cinema); Grands Boulevards station is also a few minutes' walk. Address: 1 boulevard Poissonnière, 75002 Paris.

Opening hours

Best: Weekdays outside school holidays

By time slot, days and hours vary with school holidays (in 2025: closed Monday and Friday outside holidays, daily during holidays); check the official site before you go

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