Cinéma Le Nord-Sud in Geneva: the neighbourhood cinema of the Servette
Looking for a warm neighbourhood cinema, over towards the Servette? Le Nord-Sud, opened in 1951 and fully renovated in 2019, is one of the three independent venues of the Les Scala group. With its links to the Animatou animation festival, it is a lovely address for a family outing, in any weather.
A renovated neighbourhood cinema
On Rue de la Servette, Le Nord-Sud is a historic neighbourhood cinema, opened in 1951 and fully renovated in 2019 after several months of works. Its two screens (Nord and Sud) make it a human-scale address, run by the same independent group as Les Scala and Le City. You come for European and American auteur cinema, with regular screenings in subtitled original version.
What your children will discover
Le Nord-Sud is the most young-audience-oriented of the group: it is a partner of the Animatou festival (animation cinema) and hosts screenings for schools and nurseries. Depending on the programme, families will find animated films and screenings suited to children. The group’s family rate makes the outing easy.
What you do there and the atmosphere on site
You get your ticket (online or at the box office), and settle into one of the two renovated halls. The atmosphere is that of a friendly neighbourhood cinema, away from the big complexes. The Servette quarter, well served, is easy to reach by public transport.
Before you go
- Recommended age: from 4-5 years for the animation screenings, depending on the film
- Duration: allow 1 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: Servette quarter, served by tram and bus (Servette stops nearby)
- Good to know: partner of the Animatou animation festival
- Best season: all year round
Tips from parents
- Look out for screenings linked to the Animatou festival: animation cinema designed for young audiences.
- The Family rate (CHF 39) eases the cost of an outing with children.
- Check the language of the screening: many films are in subtitled original version.
- Check the recommended age of the film before coming, especially for the youngest.
- The quarter is well served: favour public transport.
Useful information
- Address: Rue de la Servette 78, 1202 Geneva
- Official website: les-scala.ch
- Opening hours: according to the programme (check the website)
- Getting there: Servette quarter; tram and bus (Servette stops nearby)
Why we recommend it
Because Le Nord-Sud is an endearing neighbourhood cinema, renovated and geared towards young audiences thanks to its partnership with Animatou. With its family rate and easy access, it is a lovely cinema outing over towards the Servette.
In a nutshell
The neighbourhood cinema of the Servette (since 1951, renovated in 2019), a partner of the Animatou animation festival, with a family rate. Friendly and accessible.
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