Cinésion Cinema in Sion: four screens and the La Lanterne Magique club

The big cinema of Sion

Set on Rue des Cèdres, right in the centre of Sion, the Cinésion brings together four screens (Arlequin, Les Cèdres, Lux and Capitole) in one place. It is the largest cinema complex in central Valais, showing the big films of the moment, sometimes in 3D. You come as a family for a Wednesday afternoon or a rainy weekend, a stone’s throw from the station. A safe bet for a big-screen outing.

What your children will discover

The Cinésion shows the big animated features and family hits of the moment. Above all, this is where the Sion La Lanterne Magique club is held, for 6- to 12-year-olds: nine screenings per season, on Wednesday afternoons in the Arlequin hall, with an introduction designed for children. A lovely way to learn how to watch a film while having fun.

What you do there and the atmosphere on site

You get your ticket (online, by WhatsApp or at the box office), and pick your screen from the four. The atmosphere is that of a large, modern and friendly cinema, in the heart of the Valais capital. Everything is on site, sheltered: ideal in bad weather.

Before you go

• Recommended age: from 4 years depending on the film; La Lanterne Magique club for ages 6-12
• Duration: allow 1.5 to 2 hours depending on the film
• Price: normal CHF 17, reduced CHF 14 (ages 13-16, students, seniors), child (≤ 12) CHF 12; 3D glasses CHF 3
• Children’s club: La Lanterne Magique, Wednesday afternoons; season pass CHF 40 for 9 screenings
• Booking: online (shop.cinesion.ch), by WhatsApp or at the box office
• Transport: centre of Sion, a few minutes’ walk from the CFF station
• Best season: all year round

Tips from parents

• For a routine, consider the La Lanterne Magique club (ages 6-12), on Wednesday afternoons.
• The child rate (CHF 12) up to age 12 makes the outing affordable.
• On Sunday mornings and Mondays, an attractive single rate is offered.
• Check the language of the screening and the recommended age of the film for the youngest.
• The station is very close: handy for coming by train.

Useful information

• Address: Rue des Cèdres 10, 1950 Sion
• Official website: cinesion.ch
• Opening hours: according to the programme (check the website)
• Getting there: centre of Sion, a few minutes’ walk from the CFF station; city buses

Why we recommend it

Because it is the big family cinema of central Valais: four screens, easy access from the station, and the La Lanterne Magique club for children. A reliable outing, especially in bad weather.

In a nutshell

The largest cinema in central Valais, four screens in the heart of Sion, with the La Lanterne Magique club for children.