On vacation in Marseille with a lot of pain when I walk…read moreand too much coffee bars and places to visit. GRRR.... Luckily I found the way to cheer myself up! This cinema! Hallelujah, movies in O. V. ( original spoken!!) An no popcorn chewing people or youngsters who talk through the whole movie. Lights are off untill the last name was on the screen. So you have time to wipe your tears off & get yourself together . ( I saw 12 years a slave...) Then I bumped into lovely pin up girls and boys who threw a party in the cinema bar. Cool , trés cool!

Had walked past this hipster cinema a couple times on previous visits to Marseille. Have to admit,…read morethe place is a bit run down (rip seats, worn carpets, and the like) but they apparently specialize in "indie" films and Original Language (VO) releases, which is good news for American ex-pats who are all over the immersion thing, but at some point, want to know what the film is actually about! Nicely situation near the pedestrian mall and the port, this is a good outing for date night, when you simply want to see a movie like you want to see it. The place isn't quite up to the "French Cinema Standard," for for my money, it's money (and time) well spent!

A wonderful place to check out films in version orginale sous-titree [death to dubbed movies!]…read more The Renoir showcases cinema from France, Spain, Italy, Britain, Latin America, and yes even the United States. Special prices for students, seniors, and the unemployed. You can also buy a pass (18 euro) that allows you to catch any movie for 5.50 euro, anytime. Small theatres make for an intimate viewing experience. A must to check it out if you're in Aix for a longer stay

From the owner: Projections hétéroclites Entre le Mazarin, cinéma d'art et essai, et le Cézanne, complexe aux…read moreprogrammations plutôt commerciales, Le Renoir dispose de 3 salles confortables et agréables dans lesquelles on peut visionner les grosses productions cinématographiques comme des films au budget plus réduit. Le point fort du Renoir est de proposer les films étrangers en version originale pour toutes ses séances. Son emplacement stratégique, sur le Cours Mirabeau, permet de discuter du film à sa sortie, en terrasse d'un des nombreux cafés du cours.

A sister-theatre to the Renoir, the Mazarin comes in a close second as the place to catch foreign…read moremovies in Aix. Like the Renoir, the Mazarin showcases cinema from France, Spain, Italy, Britain, Latin America, and yes even the United States. Small theatres make for an intimate viewing experience. For some [unqualifiable] reason I don't like it *quite* as much as the Renoir [less friendly staff?] but you're still going to love your viewing experience here!

From the owner: Art et Essai à Aix Des trois grands cinémas d'Aix, le Mazarin est celui qui est spécialisé dans le…read morecinéma d'Art et Essai. Avec ses trois salles confortables, il passe de nombreux films cultes du cinéma. Attention, tous les films sont projetés en version originale.

From the owner: Un autre cinéma du côté de l'Estaque Un ciné de quartier comme il n'en existe plus aujourd'hui à…read moreMarseille. Vivant, animé et plein d'idées, l'Alhambra diffuse toutes sortes de films : art et essai et grand public. Une bonne toile de quartier, avec écran géant et son spatialisé dolby suround.

From the owner: Le grand cinéma Situé à quelques dizaines de mètres de la Place de la Rotonde, le Cézanne est le…read moreplus grand Cinéma d'Aix-en-Provence, avec une dizaine de salles. Les plus grandes sont équipées des dernières technologies du son et sont parfaitement adaptées pour profiter des grandes productions d'aujourd'hui.

What a cute little town/port! It's quiet, not nearly as busy/touristy as Cassis, there are tons of…read morerestaurants/take-out places to get food and the beaches are pretty great too. Good spot to spend a morning or afternoon.