The Cinéma du Panthéon is Paris’ oldest surviving movie house and ever since its inauguration in February 1907, it has rightfully earned its place in cinematic history. The first Parisian theater to screen films in their original language, the Panthéon’s place in film history was firmly cemented when then-boss, film producer Pierre Braunberger, recognized the talents of a crop of young filmmakers in the late ’50s and screened the first works by Francois Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard, thus ushering in the Nouvelle Vague film era.

These days the top floor of the complex is constantly abuzz with film-goers and foodies in the Salon du Panthéon which sits adjacent to the screening rooms. Designed by none other than French film legend Catherine Deneuve (with the assistance of interior decorator Christian Sapet), the Salon has a relaxed, homely atmosphere and is the perfect locale for a film debriefing over a drop of wine or a slice of gâteau.