Pathé Les Galeries Cinema in Lausanne: the cinema between station and centre
Fancy a cinema outing a stone’s throw from the station, right in the centre of Lausanne? The Pathé Les Galeries, with its eight screens, gives pride of place to original-version films and major titles from every country. Easy to reach on foot, perfect for a family screening in any weather.
Eight screens on the road from station to centre
Along Rue du Petit-Chêne, which links the CFF station to the city centre, the Pathé Les Galeries lines up eight modern screens with carefully tuned sound and image. It is the larger of the two Pathé complexes in Lausanne, and the one that most showcases original-version films. You reach it in a few minutes’ walk from the station, which makes it an outing that is easy to combine with a train journey.
What your children will discover
The cinema shows the big family and animated films of the moment. For older children, the focus on original version (subtitled) is a lovely chance to discover a film in English or its original language. Remember to check the language of the screening and the recommended age of the film before booking, especially for the youngest.
What you do there and the atmosphere on site
You get your ticket, pick your screen from the eight, and enjoy a large, comfortable cinema. The location, between station and centre, is ideal: you can arrive by train, watch a film, then wander through the neighbouring shopping streets. The La Lanterne Magique children’s club, meanwhile, is held at the city’s other Pathé cinema, the Pathé Flon.
Before you go
- Recommended age: as a family from 4-5 years, depending on the film showing
- Duration: allow 1.5 to 2 hours depending on the film
- Price: Pathé scale (approx. CHF 19.90 adult, CHF 14.90 child under 14); see the website
- Booking: e-tickets online at pathe.ch or at the box office
- Transport: a few minutes’ walk from the CFF station; m2 metro, Gare stop
- Good to know: many screenings in subtitled original version
- Best season: all year round
Tips from parents
- Check the language of the screening: this cinema favours the original version.
- For a dedicated children’s film club, head instead to the Pathé Flon (La Lanterne Magique).
- Combine the screening with arriving by train: the station is a stone’s throw away.
- Book online on film-release days and rainy weekends.
- Check the recommended age of the film before booking for the youngest.
Useful information
- Address: Rue du Petit-Chêne 27, 1003 Lausanne
- Official website: pathe.ch
- Opening hours: according to the programme (check the website)
- Getting there: 3-5 minutes’ walk from the CFF station; m2 metro Gare stop, m1/m2 Flon nearby
Why we recommend it
Because it is the ideal cinema when you arrive by train: eight screens, right in the centre, a few steps from the station. Its taste for the original version also makes it a good address for teenagers and film-loving families.
In a nutshell
Eight screens between the station and the centre of Lausanne, with a soft spot for the original version. Easy to reach, in any weather.
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Lausanne
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Rue du Petit-Chêne 27, 1003 Lausanne
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