Little Films Festival in Vendôme

Cinema for toddlers comes to Vendôme every summer

Vendôme — Loir-et-Cher (41) Since 2019
Cinema Short Film Animation
Little Films Festival in Vendôme
Edition
2026
Little Films Festival

About Little Films Festival

The Little Films Festival is a national film event dedicated to young audiences, held every summer at the Majestic Ciné Vendôme. For two months, from late June to late August, a selection of eight films for children aged 3 and up are screened at a special price of €4.50 for everyone. Created in 2019, this event brings together over 550 cinemas in France and offers Vendôme families a friendly summer gathering centered around the seventh art.
Dates 28 Jun — 31 Aug 2026
Location Vendôme (41)
Prices 4.50€ — 4.50€
Status Confirmed
Edition 2026

Little Films Festival — edition 2026

The 8th edition of the Little Films Festival takes place from June 28 to August 31, 2026, at Majestic Ciné Vendôme. For two months, eight films for young audiences aged 3 and up are screened, including two exclusive previews, at the usual single price of €4.50 for everyone.

Eight films for toddlers all summer 2026 in Vendôme

For its 8th edition, the Little Films Festival returns to Majestic Ciné Vendôme from June 28 to August 31, 2026. The Vendôme cinema participates in this national operation which brings together more than 600 cinemas in France around a common selection of eight films for young audiences aged 3 and up.

A 2026 selection of eight films

As every summer, the 2026 edition offers a carefully selected program including two exclusive previews and catalog films from the four partner distributors Little KMBO, Gebeka Films, Cinéma Public Films and Les Films du Préau:

  • Le Monde à l'Envers (from 3 years old, 45 min) — a program of short films about the way we look at the world
  • Animo Rigolo (from 4 years old, 40 min) — program of animal short films
  • Les Nouvelles Aventures de Gros Pois et Petit Point (from 3 years old, 43 min)
  • Patouille et Momo, Les Contes de la Forêt (from 3 years old, 35 min) — French animation
  • Rita et Crocodile (from 3 years old, 40 min) — the adventures of a little girl and her crocodile friend
  • Un Petit Air de Famille (from 4 years old, 43 min) — program about family
  • Non-Non dans l'Espace (from 3 years old, 52 min) — two short films
  • Les Tourouges et les Toubleus (from 3 years old, 38 min) — celebration of diversity

A complementary title, Le Voyage dans la Lune (from 5 years old, 80 min), is offered in library programming.

Single price of €4.50 for everyone

As every year, the festival renews its preferential and single price of €4.50 per screening, valid for both children and accompanying adults. This accessible price, made possible thanks to the support of partner distributors, makes the Little Films Festival an unmissable summer event for families in Vendômois and the Loir valley.

At Majestic Ciné Vendôme

The Art et Essai cinema in downtown Vendôme has hosted the festival since its beginnings. The precise screening times are gradually published on the cinevendome.fr website and updated weekly during the summer period.

Highlights Little Films Festival 2026

  • 8th edition of this national operation bringing together more than 600 cinemas in France
  • Eight films selected for children aged 3 and up, including two exclusive previews
  • Preferential single price of €4.50 per screening for everyone, children and adults alike
  • Two months of daily screenings during the summer holidays at Majestic Ciné Vendôme

Programme Little Films Festival 2026

National Selection 2026 — 8 films screened at Majestic Ciné Vendôme from June 28 to August 31, 2026

Session by session schedules are published and updated weekly on the cinema's website. Here is the national selection screened during the two months of the festival:

  • Le Monde à l'Envers — from 3 years old · 45 min · short film program
  • Animo Rigolo — from 4 years old · 40 min · animal short films
  • Les Nouvelles Aventures de Gros Pois et Petit Point — from 3 years old · 43 min
  • Patouille et Momo, Les Contes de la Forêt — from 3 years old · 35 min · French animation
  • Rita et Crocodile — from 3 years old · 40 min · preview
  • Un Petit Air de Famille — from 4 years old · 43 min · program about family
  • Non-Non dans l'Espace — from 3 years old · 52 min · two short films
  • Les Tourouges et les Toubleus — from 3 years old · 38 min · about diversity

Complementary programming in media libraries: Le Voyage dans la Lune (from 5 years old, 80 min).

Prices Little Films Festival 2026

Single price: €4.50 per screening for everyone (children and adults alike), valid for all festival screenings.
Tickets at the cinema box office or online at cinevendome.fr.
Practical information

Practical information — Little Films Festival

Practical Information – Little Films Festival in Vendôme

Location

Majestic Ciné Vendôme
2, rue Darreau
41100 Vendôme

The Majestic Ciné Vendôme cinema is located in the city center of Vendôme, a short walk from Place de la République and Parc Ronsard. The building is easily recognizable and has direct access from the pedestrian street.

Dates and Times

The festival takes place annually from late June to late August. Screenings are scheduled throughout the summer period, with times adapted for families: morning and early afternoon sessions. The full screening schedule is available on the cinema's website and updated weekly.

Prices

Single, preferential price of €4.50 for everyone (children and adults), regardless of the film shown as part of the festival. This exceptional rate is made possible by the support of the festival's partner distributors.

Ticketing

Tickets are on sale directly at the cinema's box office on the day of the screening or on the website cinevendome.fr. No reservations are necessary; seats are allocated subject to availability. It is recommended to arrive fifteen minutes before the start of the screening, especially for previews which attract larger audiences.

Target Audience

The festival is aimed at children aged 3 and up accompanied by an adult. The programs are adapted to different age groups: 3-5 years for short film programs, 6-8 years and 8-10 years for feature films. Age recommendations are specified for each film in the program.

Access

  • By Car: Free parking near the center of Vendôme, including the Château parking and the Place de la Liberté parking.
  • By Train: Vendôme station (TER) is a 10-minute walk from the cinema. TGV station Vendôme-Villiers-sur-Loir is 15 minutes away by shuttle or car.
  • By Bus: Local transport network TUV, city center stop nearby.
  • By Bike: Bicycle racks are available near the cinema.

Accessibility

The cinema is accessible to people with reduced mobility. The theaters have reserved spaces for wheelchairs.

Contact

Phone: 02 54 80 22 50
Cinema Website: cinevendome.fr
Official Festival Website: littlefilmsfestival.com
Facebook: facebook.com/CineVendome

Young Audiences' Cinema in the Spotlight All Summer Long in Vendôme

Every summer, the Little Films Festival transforms the Majestic Ciné Vendôme into a true cinema paradise for toddlers. For two months, from late June to late August, children aged 3 and up and their families can discover a carefully selected program of animated films, documentaries, and fiction suitable for the youngest viewers.

A National Quality Program

The Little Films Festival was born in 2019 from the collaboration between four French distributors specializing in youth cinema: Little KMBO, Gebeka Films, Cinéma Public Films, and Les Films du Préau. Each edition offers a selection of approximately eight films, including exclusive previews and animated classics. The works are chosen for their artistic quality, their ability to enchant young children, and their educational value.

Screenings Adapted for Toddlers

The screenings are designed for young audiences:

  • Adapted Duration: Short film programs last between 40 and 50 minutes for the youngest
  • Reassuring Atmosphere: Lighting is gradually dimmed, and sound is adjusted for sensitive ears
  • Activities: Creative workshops and festive moments punctuate certain special screenings
  • Single Price: €4.50 for everyone, children and adults

The Majestic Ciné Vendôme, a Gem for Young Audiences

The Majestic Ciné Vendôme cinema, located in the heart of the city, is an accredited Art and Essay cinema that has actively participated in the Little Films Festival since its inception. With its comfortable theaters and commitment to cultural dissemination, it offers an ideal setting for the first cinematic experiences of children from Vendôme and the entire Loir Valley.

An Unmissable Family Event of the Summer

Over the years, the Little Films Festival has become an unmissable summer event for families in the Vendôme region. Leisure centers, nurseries, and childminders find a quality program at an accessible price, while parents and grandparents rediscover the joy of a shared cinema experience with the little ones. The festival thus contributes to the artistic and cultural awakening of children in the area, offering them their very first cinema experience in a welcoming and age-appropriate environment.

Where does it take place — Little Films Festival

Majestic Ciné Vendôme
2, rue Darreau, 41100 Vendôme

Little Films Festival in brief

Cinema Short Film Animation Young Audience Family Children Musical Awakening Playful Loir-et-Cher

History of Little Films Festival

Edition 2025 Jun 2025

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