If you had told us a few years ago that we could go to the cinema again in our beloved city, we would have responded with a small, nostalgic smile and a touch of doubt. And yet. Today, the cinema of Bandol It's back! It has reopened its doors in the heart of the city, in a place that the people of Bandol have always known, a place steeped in life, culture, and memories. A cinema on a human scale, just the way we like them: close to you, simple, and friendly. A place where you come as much to see a film as to share a moment. Settle in, let us tell you all about it 🍿
Previously, in Bandol…
If you were a regular at the old cinema in Bandol, you surely remember the pang of sadness. A few years ago, The curtains closed.The posters disappeared, and with them those impromptu evenings where a film was decided almost at the last minute. For a city like ours, which loves culture and shared moments, the absence of a black screen has left a real void.
Discussions continued at the port, in the market, and among the shopkeepers: We need a cinema "Not a large complex. A place of our own, on a human scale, where we can meet. So the City set out to find a solution."
It was necessary to imagine, transform, and adapt. Months of reflection, then renovations to breathe new life into a room in the city centerIn this iconic building of our history, known to all generations of Bandol residents. And then one day, finally, the spotlight came back on ✨
A cinema right in the center, easy, lively, obvious
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The 25 February 2026 This therefore marks a turning point in the history of Bandol: the Marcel Pagnol cinema opens its doors! And it's in the heart of the city that everything happens. in the Pagnol room of the Maison Tholosan.
You know, this building, which was once a dried flower workshopThe famous house of associations which, for years, saw a steady stream of little dancers from the school further up the road, arriving for their after-school classes around 16:30 pm. The place where they exhibit, where they vote for the most beautiful nativity scene, where they gather for community meetings… Well, it's precisely there, in a lively space typical of this areathat the new cinema has quite naturally taken the place it deserved!
As an added bonus, from a tourist point of view, let me tell you, it's a prime location: You are just steps away from the port, restaurants, and small shopping streets.You can almost do your workout after the market, or before going to dinner.
❤️ What do we love? You're coming On footYou bump into familiar faces, people chat on the steps, and the evening begins even before the lights go out. That's the magic of a local cinema.
A comfortable, human-sized room
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Upon pushing open the door, you discover a room designed for comfort and proximityHere, there are no impersonal multiplexes or endless queues. You enter a warm room with precisely 88 seats (including 3 accessible rooms), designed so that everyone can see, hear, and feel comfortable. The equipment itself is modern and quality projectionAll this for a modern (of course), efficient (obviously) result, but always with that intimate atmosphere that changes everything.
Very quickly, we rediscover this somewhat forgotten pleasure: recognizing our neighbors, exchanging a few words before the light fades, smelling this collective attention when the film beginsGoing to the cinema is once again a shared experience in Bandol. And frankly, in a town like ours, that's exactly what we were hoping for.
A program for all audiences
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The cinema in Bandol was designed to bring people together. Whether you're a fan of major national outings, curious about more confidential discoveries or looking for a family session during the holidaysYou'll always find a film that suits you. The selection changes regularly to allow both locals and visitors to enjoy a vibrant and varied cultural offering that keeps up with current film releases while also leaving room for personal favorites.
And you know the Bandol spirit: we love to create eventsSpecial screenings, events for young audiences, and opportunities for discussion will punctuate the program. the different seasons and make you want to come back again and again. Ultimately, this cinema is a place that lives to the rhythm of the city.
Welcome to the Marcel Pagnol cinema in Bandol
- 📍 Location Tholosan House, 5 rue Gabriel Peri.
- 🚶 Directions : on foot from the main districts of the city, or from parking lots are available all along the port.
- (I.e. Accessibility : room accessible and adapted for people with reduced mobility (3 disabled parking spaces).
- 🎟️ Tickets : on site or online.
- 🎥 Program Recent films, films for young audiences, art house films, events… Everything is available on the new website of our beloved cinema:
2026 is therefore the year of renewal for the film lovers of Bandol for whom a good film is much more than a simple screening: it is a new opportunity to meet, to feel the excitement together and to extend the magic into the streets of the city centre. One last tip for the road Choose a screening at the end of the day. You'll see, leaving the film and being back in the gentle air of Bandol, the lights of the port, the lively terraces—it all extends the story in a beautiful way. You almost get the feeling the credits are continuing in the street. And that's... an experience that only a city centre cinema can offer… ????
