Cinema in Saint-Jean-de-Monts: Ciné Monts and nearby cinemas

The cinema in Saint-Jean-de-Monts is called Ciné Monts. This community-run cinema, rated Art et Essai (arthouse), is on rue du Général de Gaulle in the town centre. A ticket costs €7.50 for adults and €4.50 for under-14s. Three other cinemas are easy to reach by car: Les Yoles to the north, Cinémarine to the south and CinéTriskell in Challans. They widen the choice across north-west Vendée, from animated films to comedies and auteur dramas. The Saint-Jean-de-Monts cinema is about 13 km from the family campsite in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez Au Bois des Biches. The journey takes around fifteen minutes.

Key points to remember

Cinema	Key details
Community-run cinema in the town centre	Art et Essai (arthouse), 3D, €7.50 adult ticket, 13 km from the campsite
Les Yoles, to the north	Screenings every day in summer and during school holidays, 21 km away
Cinémarine, to the south	4 air-conditioned screens, €9.90 adult ticket, 6 km away
CinéTriskell, Challans	5 screens with 70 to 360 seats, €10.30 adult ticket, 16 km away

A community-run arthouse cinema in the town centre

The non-profit association (loi 1901) that runs the cinema holds the Art et Essai (arthouse) classification and the Jeune public (young audiences) label. Its air-conditioned screening room shows films in digital and 3D. The cinema is at 58 ter rue du Général de Gaulle, in the heart of the resort. According to the tourist office, it is open all year, seven days a week. Showtimes for each film change from one week to the next. The entrance is step-free, through a door at least 80 cm wide. The cinema states that it is accessible to people with reduced mobility.

2026 ticket prices: from €4.50 to €7.50

Here are the prices for a cinema ticket, taken from the cinema’s website in October 2026.

Ticket type	Price
Full price	€7.50
Reduced: under 18s, over 60s, students, jobseekers, people with disabilities, large families	€6.50
Under 14s, with proof of age	€4.50
Monday, 14:30 or 15:00 screening, for everyone	€5.50
P’tites séances, for everyone	€4.50
5-ticket card, plus a €2 fee when the card is issued	€30
10-ticket card	€55

3D glasses hire adds €1 per film. Each online booking costs an extra €0.20 per ticket. Both multi-ticket cards are valid for one year. The box office also accepts Chèques vacances, Cinéchèques, CCU and the local Pass saisonnier. The price list on the cinema’s official website is the definitive reference.

Programme: films for young audiences, original-language films with subtitles and arthouse films

The programme mixes new national releases, auteur films and screenings for younger audiences. From 7 to 20 October 2026, there are eleven titles on the bill, including two in original version with subtitles. For the family, the animated film Shaun le Mouton : La Bêêête d’Halloween, rated suitable for all audiences, arrives just in time for Halloween. In the comedy Ducobu et le fantôme de Saint Potache, the class dunce goes on a new Halloween adventure. On the comedy side, La Maison de nos rêves tells the story of a young couple buying a home through a life annuity sale (viager). Victor Victoria, a comedy by Blake Edwards, features a woman who pretends to be a man impersonating a woman. The action film Heart of the Beast completes the line-up. For drama, Les Misérables follows a former convict determined to change his life. The drama Garance rounds off the selection. A documentary by Sophie Loridon starts from children’s questions. Écran total shows an arthouse film two Mondays a month, with an introduction. On 12 October 2026 at 20:00, the drama Salvation is screened in original version with subtitles. The Coup de cœur surprise returns every month with the AFCAE. The cinema’s website lists the next dates: Tuesday 3 November and Tuesday 8 December 2026. The tourist office also announces children’s screenings with creative workshops. There are also monthly meet-ups, a documentary of the month, concerts and musicals on the big screen.

Les Yoles in Notre-Dame-de-Monts: the neighbouring cinema

To the north, the neighbouring town has its own cinema, Les Yoles. It is about 21 km from the campsite, or nearly half an hour away. The programme mixes new national releases with preview screenings. Action, comedy, animation, arthouse films and documentaries all share the screen. The cinema also shows live opera broadcasts. The schedule follows the seasons. In July and August, and during all school holidays, there are screenings every day. For the rest of the year, films are shown at weekends, starting from Friday evening in October 2026.

Le Cinémarine, 6 km to the south: 4 air-conditioned screens

The Cinémarine is around 6 km from the campsite, less than ten minutes by car. All 4 air-conditioned screens have Dolby Digital sound and are open all year round. Prices are higher than at the Monts cinema, with a full-price ticket at €9.90. The reduced rate is €8.50 and the under-14s rate is €6.50. A 7-ticket card costs €52.50 and is valid for seven months. You can book through the cinema’s website or app. Our article on the Cinémarine in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie has more details on what’s showing.

CinéTriskell in Challans: 5 screens with 4K projection

Challans is home to the CinéTriskell, on Place du Foirail. It is about 16 km from the campsite, roughly a twenty-minute drive. The complex has 5 air-conditioned screens seating from 70 to 360 people. They are equipped with Sony 4K projectors and Dolby Digital 7.1 sound. The complex also advertises ballets and operas, at €18 a seat.

A film showing for when it rains in the Vendée

Your questions about the cinema in Saint-Jean-de-Monts

Which cinema is there in Saint-Jean-de-Monts?

Le Ciné Monts, at 58 ter rue du Général de Gaulle. This community-run cinema is classed Art et Essai (arthouse) and holds the Jeune public (young audiences) label.

How much does a ticket cost?

€7.50 at full price. The reduced rate is €6.50 and the under-14s price is €4.50. A 10-ticket card costs €55.

Can I watch a film in its original language?

Yes, some titles are shown in VOST. From 7 to 20 October 2026, the drama Salvation and the film Trois adieux are screened in their original language with subtitles.

How do I book a seat?

Book online on the cinema’s website. Each ticket bought online costs €0.20 extra. Every Wednesday from 14:00, booking opens for the following two weeks.

Which cinema is closest to the campsite?

Le Cinémarine, about 6 km away. The Saint-Jean-de-Monts cinema is 13 km away, and the CinéTriskell in Challans is 16 km away.