The recently renovated cinematheque bang in the center of the city holds enough resources for any aspiring auteur to sharpen his or her oeuvre, housing five cinemas, a comfortable and modern viewing room and a very thorough movie library and a small cafe. It’s a great place to retreat from a cold rainy afternoon with Nouvelle Vague films or to attend screenings and debates presided by some of the world’s best contemporary directors.

Le Forum des Images’s thematic screening program changes monthly—check their website or pick up their monthly fold-out calendar to refresh your knowledge on obscure Eastern European auteur films or recently released international indie hits, all in 35mm and for a bargain 5 Euros a film.