Sirius Cinema in Châtel-Saint-Denis: the volunteer-run cinema with family screenings
Looking for a warm cinema outing in the Veveyse? The Sirius, in Châtel-Saint-Denis, is the only independent, volunteer-run cinema in the canton of Fribourg. With its Sunday family screenings and its “ciné-fondue” formula, it is a lovely local outing, in any weather.
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Address
Route des Misets 7, 1618 Châtel-Saint-Denis
Châtel-Saint-Denis · Fribourg
Route des Misets 7, 1618 Châtel-Saint-Denis
Châtel-Saint-Denis · Fribourg
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The volunteer-run cinema of the Veveyse
In Châtel-Saint-Denis, the Sirius Cinema is a single 150-seat hall, run by volunteers. It is the only independent, volunteer-run cinema in the canton of Fribourg, in a renovated 1930s heritage hall. You come for three to five films a week, from new releases to favourites, in a friendly, local atmosphere. An endearing address, driven by enthusiasts.
What your children will discover
The Sirius takes particular care of families with its Sunday-afternoon family screenings (around 2.30 pm), which programme films for children. For an even friendlier outing, the cinema even offers a “ciné-fondue” formula, in partnership with a nearby café. Enough to turn the cinema outing into a real family moment.
What you do there and the atmosphere on site
You get your ticket (online or at the box office), and settle into the single hall, full of character. The atmosphere is that of a warm village cinema, run by volunteers. A human-scale experience, away from the big complexes.
Before you go
- Recommended age: as a family from 4 years, depending on the film showing
- Duration: allow 1.5 to 2 hours depending on the film
- Price: according to the current rates (see the official website)
- When for children: family screenings on Sunday afternoons (around 2.30 pm)
- Booking: online at reservations.cinema-sirius.ch or at the box office
- Transport: near Châtel-Saint-Denis station (Palézieux–Montbovon line)
- Good to know: “ciné-fondue” formula in partnership with a nearby café
- Best season: all year round
Tips from parents
- Aim for the Sunday-afternoon family screenings, designed for children.
- For an original outing, ask about the “ciné-fondue” formula.
- Check the recommended age of the film before coming, especially for the youngest.
- Châtel-Saint-Denis station is nearby: handy by train.
- It is a volunteer-run hall: your visit supports a village cinema.
Useful information
- Address: Route des Misets 7, 1618 Châtel-Saint-Denis
- Official website: cinema-sirius.ch
- Opening hours: according to the programme (check the website)
- Getting there: near Châtel-Saint-Denis station (Palézieux–Montbovon line)
Why we recommend it
Because the Sirius is a cinema outing apart: a warm, volunteer-run village cinema, with genuine Sunday family screenings and a ciné-fondue formula. A lovely local experience for the whole family.
In a nutshell
The only volunteer-run cinema in the canton of Fribourg, in Châtel-Saint-Denis, with Sunday family screenings and a ciné-fondue formula.
Parking nearby
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185 m away 4 min walk
Grand Clos
100 spaces Paid
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185 m away 4 min walk
PSS
Underground car park
Paid
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191 m away 4 min walk
PSS supérieur
Multi-storey car park
100 spaces Paid
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45 m away 1 min walk
Surface car park
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110 m away 2 min walk
Surface car park
20 spaces Free
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135 m away 3 min walk
Place d'Armes
Paid
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203 m away 4 min walk
Pérallaz
Free
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227 m away 4 min walk
PSS inférieur
Free
Public car parks, please check on site. © OpenStreetMap
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