A rainy day in the Médoc or an evening out with the family? The Cinéma Lou Hapchot, in the heart of Hourtin, offers a program that’s both popular and committed, just a few minutes from our Campsite in Hourtin, 500 meters from the lake.
Our team would like to introduce you to this village landmark: program, special screenings, prices from €3.50 to €6.50, addresses and tips for a successful vacation cinema outing!
Key points to remember
- Hourtin’s cinema is called Lou Hapchot and is located at 8 rue de Lachanau, right in the center of town.
- A single auditorium hosts both general public and themed programming.
- Children’s rates are €4.50, full rate €6.50 and reduced rates from €3.50 for certain sessions.
- Two annual highlights punctuate the season: the Drôle de cinéma festival and Les Nuits Magiques.
- Just 500 meters from Campsite Les Ourmes, the venue is within walking distance of Lac d’Hourtin.
Le Lou Hapchot, village cinema in Hourtin
Located at 8 rue de Lachanau, just a few minutes from the town center, Cinéma Lou Hapchot is a local institution. With its unique auditorium and deliberately warm atmosphere, it fully assumes its position as a village cinema. Far from being an impersonal multiplex, you’ll happily bump into your neighbors, and sometimes recognize each other by sight: that’s precisely what makes it so charming.
More than just a projection, the venue has become a veritable cultural hub for Hourtin and its surrounding area, bringing together families, retirees and holidaymakers around the same large canvas. It’s the reason why our Campsite team regularly sends our holidaymakers there, in search of a cultural interlude after a day at the lake or ocean!
Directions from Campsite Les Ourmes
The Lou Hapchot cinema is a 10-minute walk from Les Ourmes Campsite. Here’s the detailed itinerary:
Program: from feature films to themed screenings
The programming at this Hourtin cinema covers the full range of mainstream releases, from American blockbusters to French arthouses and animated films for children. But the cinema’s identity lies above all in its special screenings, which punctuate the season and win the loyalty of regulars:
- Ciné-thé offers an afternoon film followed by tea and homemade cakes.
- More fun, Cinémiam combines a film, a snack and a surprise for young spectators.
- For young parents, Ciné-mamans welcomes babies in a relaxed atmosphere.
- Operas and shows are broadcast in partnership with national stages.
- On the travel front, the Cap Monde evenings screen documentaries followed by a discussion with the director.
There are also two annual highlights: the Drôle de cinéma festival and Les Nuits Magiques, dedicated to families and animated films. The full program is available on the cinema’s official website, updated every week!
Rates and practical information
This cinema in Hourtin has an affordable pricing policy, designed with families and tight budgets in mind. Here’s what you need to know before you come:
- The cinema is located at 8 rue de Lachanau, in the center of Hourtin (33990).
- Prices range from €3.50 to €6.50, depending on profile, with a children’s price of €4.50 and a student price of €5.
- Sessions are held throughout the week, with increased frequency at weekends and during school vacations.
- Tickets can be purchased on site or online via Moncine.fr, which is preferable in high season.
- Parking is available next to the cinema, a 10-minute walk from the village center.
With reduced rates from €3.50 for certain screenings and online ticketing available at all times, access to the cinema remains one of the easiest in the Médoc, summer and winter alike.
Our tip: for weekend and school vacation screenings, buy your tickets online the day before on Moncine.fr. The Lou Hapchot’s unique auditorium quickly sells out, especially for major animated releases and Cinémiam screenings. You’ll also save time on arrival, and be able to choose your row with peace of mind. It’s a 10-minute walk from the village center.
The right plan for evenings and rainy days on vacation
For holidaymakers in the Médoc, Lou Hapchot is the perfect shelter for evenings and rainy days. In summer, when the wind blows a little too hard or the clouds settle over Lac d’Hourtin, the room comes into its own: you can retreat as a family, swap towels for armchairs and turn a weather blow into a good time. Summer evenings are also perfect for a couple’s outing, after dinner in the village or a sunset on the Atlantic beaches.
The proximity of our establishment, just 500 meters from the lake, means you can get home quickly, without worrying about summer traffic jams. For those who spend their vacations in Gironde, it’s a simple activity to incorporate into any day, between lake, ocean and vineyards!
Want to extend the experience after a morning at the beach or a stroll through the vineyards? Book your session on Moncine.fr and put down your bags at our Campsite just 500 meters from Lac d’Hourtin and 10 minutes from Lou Hapchot!