While France may the celebrated home of some of the world's best cinema, the country's picture houses are worth seeing in their own right too.

Among the finest examples is Paris' Studio 28, which nestles on a quiet street in Montmartre near the Moulin Rouge.

The venue first opened for movie presentations in 1928 and quickly became the trendy meeting place for local artists, painters and writers.

Since then it has been lovingly restored to maintain its old world charm, while also now boasting Dolby sound, a wide screen, air conditioning, a terrace for pre-movie drinks and snacks and 170 comfortable seats.

It shows a mixture of European and American films - both art house and mainstream blockbuster - and has even appeared in some! A scene from the 2001 feel-good French hit Amelie was shot inside.

For more great cinema experiences in the French capital, try Japanese-inspired La Pagode or La Cinematheque Francaise, which also houses a comprehensive film archive.