Cinéma Le City in Geneva: the auteur cinema of the Eaux-Vives
Looking for a human-scale cinema outing, in the lively Eaux-Vives quarter? Le City, an independent auteur cinema renovated in 2017, is part of the small Geneva group Les Scala. With its family rate, it is a lovely address for a family outing in any weather.
An auteur cinema in the Eaux-Vives
On Place des Eaux-Vives, Le City is a historic neighbourhood cinema, renovated in 2017. It belongs to the same independent group as Les Scala and Le Nord-Sud. You come for European and American auteur cinema, often in the original version, in a human-scale hall. An address for film-loving families and teenagers, away from the bustle of the multiplexes.
What your children will discover
Le City shows the films on release, including family films depending on the season. It is a chance to introduce older children to a sharper kind of cinema, in the original version. The group’s family rate (one adult and two children, or two adults and one child) makes the outing easy and affordable.
What you do there and the atmosphere on site
You get your ticket (online or at the box office, which opens 20 minutes before the first screening), and settle into a friendly hall. The atmosphere is that of a warm neighbourhood cinema, in the heart of a lively quarter. You can easily combine the screening with a stroll or a snack in the Eaux-Vives.
Before you go
- Recommended age: as a family from 6 years, depending on the film showing
- Duration: allow 1.5 to 2 hours depending on the film
- Price: full CHF 17.50, child (under 16) and student CHF 12.50, Monday CHF 12.50; Family rate CHF 39
- Booking: online at les-scala.ch or at the box office
- Transport: Eaux-Vives quarter, served by tram (“Rue du Lac” stop nearby)
- Good to know: many screenings in the original version
- Best season: all year round
Tips from parents
- Check the language of the screening: Le City favours the original version.
- The Family rate (CHF 39) is worthwhile for an outing with two children.
- For dedicated young-audience screenings, head instead to Le Nord-Sud (Animatou festival) of the same group.
- Arrive a little early: the box office opens 20 minutes before the first screening.
- Make the most of the Eaux-Vives quarter for a snack before or after.
Useful information
- Address: Place des Eaux-Vives 3, 1207 Geneva
- Official website: les-scala.ch
- Opening hours: according to the programme (check the website)
- Getting there: Eaux-Vives quarter; tram “Rue du Lac” stop nearby
Why we recommend it
Because Le City is a human-scale auteur cinema, in the heart of a lively quarter, with an attractive family rate. A lovely cinema outing for film-loving families and teenagers, in any weather.
In a nutshell
An independent auteur cinema in the Eaux-Vives (renovated in 2017), with a family rate and tram access. Friendly and central.
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