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Cinema Sauvenière is an arthouse cinema complex in Liège, Belgium, operated by the non-profit Les Grignoux and part of the Europa Cinemas network.

Last updated September 27, 2026

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Overview

Cinema Sauvenière (often called Le Sauvenière) is a four-screen cinema complex in the centre of Liège, Belgium, located on Place Xavier Neujean. It is owned and operated by Les Grignoux, a non-profit organisation (ASBL) that also runs the cinemas Le Parc, Churchill and Caméo. The building was designed by architects Shin Bogdan Hagiwara, Thierry Decuypere and Jorn Aram Bihain of the V+ group and opened on 9 May 2008. It houses four auditoriums with a total capacity of 798 seats, as well as an inner courtyard and a brasserie that can host up to 400 people for concerts and conferences. The venue is part of the Europa Cinemas network. Sauvenière's programming combines mainstream releases, sometimes in 3D, with a strong focus on auteur and independent cinema. Its website, grignoux.be, serves as the central portal for all Les Grignoux cinemas, offering film schedules, trailers, ticket purchasing, a downloadable mobile app, newsletters and a PDF journal. The cinema is a well-known cultural hub in Liège, regularly hosting premieres, festivals and special events. As a non-profit, Les Grignoux reinvests its resources into cultural programming and audience development, particularly for young audiences. The Sauvenière complex is a key part of this mission, providing a modern, multi-purpose space that goes beyond traditional film exhibition.

History

Cinema Sauvenière, also known as Le Sauvenière, is a cinema complex in Liège, Belgium, that opened on 9 May 2008. It was designed by architects Shin Bogdan Hagiwara, Thierry Decuypere and Jorn Aram Bihain of the V+ group. The complex is owned by Les Grignoux, a non-profit organisation (ASBL) that has been active in film exhibition and cultural mediation in Liège. Les Grignoux also operates the cinemas Le Parc, Churchill and Caméo, and Sauvenière joined this network as a modern, multi-purpose venue. The building features four cinema screens with a total capacity of 798 seats, an inner courtyard, and a brasserie that can accommodate up to 400 people for concerts, conferences and other events. It is part of the Europa Cinemas network, which supports the exhibition of European films. The programming at Sauvenière includes mainstream productions, sometimes in 3D, alongside auteur and independent cinema, reflecting Les Grignoux's mission to promote film culture and diversity. Since its opening, Sauvenière has become a key cultural venue in Liège, hosting film festivals, premieres and educational activities. Its central location on Place Xavier Neujean makes it easily accessible to the public. The cinema's website, grignoux.be, serves as a hub for all Les Grignoux cinemas, offering schedules, online ticketing, a mobile app, newsletters and a downloadable journal.

  • 2008

    Cinema Sauvenière opens in Liège, Belgium.

Products and positioning

Arthouse and independent cinema with mainstream appeal, operated by a non-profit cultural organisation.

  • Cinema screenings

    Four screens showing a mix of mainstream, auteur and independent films, sometimes in 3D.

  • Brasserie and event space

    A brasserie with capacity for 400 people, used for concerts, conferences and other events.

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