Maison natale des frères Lumière, Birth house of cinema pioneers in Besançon, France
Located at 1 Place Victor Hugo in Besancon's historic center, this 19th-century building features a commemorative plaque marking the birthplace of the Lumière brothers.
Auguste and Louis Lumière were born in this residence in 1862 and 1864 respectively, before their family relocated to Lyon where they later invented the cinematograph.
The building represents the starting point of cinema history, as the Lumière brothers went on to create the first motion picture projection system.
The exterior of the building can be viewed at any time, and visitors can combine this stop with nearby attractions including Victor Hugo's birthplace.
Despite being the birthplace of cinema's pioneers, the location maintained a low profile for decades due to the brothers' controversial political choices during World War II.
Location: Besançon
GPS coordinates: 47.23500,6.02907
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
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