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My First Festival "In Every Sense"
Introduce your little ones to the magic of the silver screen with a hand-picked collection of animated gems that go far beyond standard cartoons. This festival is designed to spark meaningful conversations and ignite imagination in some of the city's most charming cultural corners.
Bibliothèque François Villon (Paris 10th)
About
Mon Premier Festival returns to inspire young audiences with a curated program dedicated to visual storytelling. From October 17 to October 24, 2026, the event offers a series of screenings and artistic sessions across various Parisian venues. Designed for children aged 3 and up, this festival fosters artistic awareness through engaging cinematic experiences. Admission is entirely free, and venues such as the Bibliothèque François Villon are wheelchair accessible, ensuring that all families can comfortably participate in this cultural celebration. It is an ideal opportunity to introduce children to the magic of the big screen in a welcoming environment.
Always faithful to its mission: transmitting a love of cinema to the youngest, while awakening their critical thinking and civic awareness: My First Festival 2026 - City of Paris!
My First Festival is a film education program for children, run by enfancesaucinema.net and presented in various locations across the capital every autumn, from October 21 to 27.
The program includes screenings at the library, a session at the Cinéma l'Archipel with librarians, and sessions at the Forum des Images.
Zoo, by Nina Heckel; Credits: Nina HeckelCity and Heart, by Anne-Sophie Raymond; Credits: Anne-Sophie RaymondThe Little Mole and the Carnival, by Zdenek Miler; Credits: Zdenek MilerSaturday, October 17 at 11:00 AM at the François Villon Library
Ciné-story/screening: we listen and watch animated illustrations on the big screen.
And win tickets for the festival!
Friday, October 23 at 10:30 AM at Cinéma l'Archipel
17 boulevard de Strasbourg, Paris 10th
Book reading followed by a screening of The Little Mole Loves Nature.
Saturday, October 24 at 11:00 AM at the François Villon Library
Screening of a selection of animated short films.
Our take on this event
Mon Premier Festival is an annual initiative supported by the City of Paris, aimed at introducing children to the world of cinema. The 2026 program features a variety of screenings and activities designed to captivate young minds starting at age 3.
The series kicks off on Saturday, October 17, at 11:00 at the Bibliothèque François Villon with a session combining storytelling and animated illustrations, including a chance to win festival tickets. On Friday, October 23, at 10:30, head to the L'Archipel cinema for an album reading followed by a screening of La petite taupe aime la nature. The program concludes on Saturday, October 24, at 11:00 at the Bibliothèque François Villon with a selection of animated short films.
Participation is free. All listed venues, including the Bibliothèque François Villon at 81 boulevard de la Villette, are wheelchair accessible.
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