Just a stone’s throw from Barbès-Rochechouart station lies one of the capital’s most emblematic Art Deco symbols. In place for over 100 years, this Egyptian-style cinema has lived a thousand lives and amazed many Parisians over the course of its rich history.
This colorful cinema is a Parisian Art Deco landmark
Celebrating its centenary with great fanfare in October 2021, the Louxor, with its Egyptian temple look, is the place to be north of Paris. On boulevard Magenta, its facade is both intriguing and astonishing, especially now that major renovation work has begun. Just one of the many events that have contributed to the legend of this unique venue.
20 years after taking part in the world’s first cinema screening, entrepreneur Henri Silberberg made Parisian 7th art history by inaugurating his own cinema. In less than 18 months, the Louxor rose from the ground to become one of the first movie theaters in Paris. This was followed by years of splendor (including a golden age after the war), but also bankruptcies and changes of ownership until 1983. Transformed into a nightclub for a time, the Louxor was finally abandoned 5 years later, before being bought by the City of Paris in 2003, completely renovated and refurbished 10 years later.
Today, the Louxor shines brightly between the boulevards de la Chapelle and Magenta. From the polished granite façade onwards, the signs of a stylized Egypt are visible: winged sun discs, erect cobras, scarabs and kheper. Inside, nothing has been left to chance. The large entrance hall leads to several rooms. Walls and ceilings feature striking Egyptian motifs such as lotuses, papyrus and stylized hieroglyphs. The rich decor features painted friezes, columns adorned with lotus flowers and coffered ceilings, creating a decorative harmony typical of Parisian Art Deco blended with ancient Egyptian imagery.
So if you want to enjoy this Art Deco landmark while having a good time, head for Le Louxor!
📍Location: Le Louxor – 170, boulevard de Magenta, 75010