Kinépolis Lomme

Kinépolis Lomme is a multiplex cinema located in Lomme, a commune in the Lille metropolitan area of northern France. It is part of the Kinépolis group, a major European cinema chain. The cinema is particularly notable for its integration of the historic Château d'Isenghien, a castle whose facade now serves as the entrance to the multiplex. According to French Wikipedia, with 6,816 seats, it is the largest cinema in France and the third largest cinema in the world. The site combines modern cinema infrastructure with a preserved historical monument, making it a unique cultural and entertainment destination in the region. The cinema operates under the Kinépolis brand, which is known for large-format multiplexes across Europe. The Lomme location reflects the group's strategy of establishing flagship venues in key urban areas, often repurposing or incorporating existing architectural heritage. As of current information, the cinema remains active and continues to serve the Lille metropolitan area.

The site of Kinépolis Lomme is deeply rooted in the history of the Château d'Isenghien, a castle whose origins date back to the 15th century. The castle was originally a fortified manor, with a keep built in 1545 on land known as the 'manoir de Lomme'. It was owned by Marie de Cuinghien and later by the Gand-Vilain family, who were prominent nobles in the region. In 1582, the seigneurie d'Isenghien was elevated by letters patent from King Philip III of Spain. The castle suffered damage during conflicts, including being pillaged in 1581. In 1646, Marshal Jean de Gassion captured the castle for King Louis XIV of France, and the Isenghien family subsequently abandoned it for Versailles. In 1746, Louis de Gand de Mérode de Montmorency partially demolished the castle, leaving only a wing used as a hunting lodge and a farm. After the French Revolution, the farm was destroyed in 1840, and in 1850, Alexandre Tripier, a bourgeois from Lille, built a country house within the moats, retaining the name Château d'Isenghien. The building was damaged during World War I and partially rebuilt. In the 20th century, the castle became the property of the commune of Lomme, which turned it into a leisure park called Lillom, inaugurated on 10 June 1985. Lillom was a theme park focused on the history of humanity, but it closed permanently in 1987. Later, the site was redeveloped into a multiplex cinema by the Kinépolis chain, incorporating the historic facade of the Château d'Isenghien. The cinema, with 6,816 seats, is the largest in France and the third largest in the world. It continues to operate as a major entertainment venue in the Lille area.

• 1987

  Lillom theme park closes permanently.

• 1985

  Inauguration of the Lillom theme park on the site.

• 1850

  Alexandre Tripier builds a country house within the moats, retaining the name Château d'Isenghien.

• 1840

  The farm on the site is destroyed.

• 1746

  Partial demolition of the castle by Louis de Gand de Mérode de Montmorency.

• 1646

  Marshal Jean de Gassion captures the castle for King Louis XIV.

• 1582

  Seigneurie d'Isenghien elevated by letters patent from King Philip III of Spain.

• 1545

  Construction of the keep of the Château d'Isenghien.

• Kinépolis Lomme multiplex cinema opens, incorporating the historic facade.

Large-scale multiplex cinema combining modern entertainment with historic architecture, serving the Lille metropolitan area.

Product categories. Multiplex cinema screenings · IMAX screenings · 3D screenings · Premium seating · Concessions

1. 1Kinépolis Lomme - Wikidatawikidata.org
2. 2Château d'Isenghien - Wikipédiafr.wikipedia.org