The original building was constructed for La Chambre Syndicale des Verriers (Glass Workers' Union), and inaugurated as the local headquarters of the General Confederation of Labour (CGT) on 26 January 1902.

The old building was demolished in 1993 and it was replaced with the Centre Culturel Claude Berri including the movie theatre L'Idéal Cinéma Jacques Tati in 1995.

La Chambre Syndicale des Verriers (Glass Workers Union), which had at its peak about 1800 members, was part of the General Confederation of Labour (CGT).

[3] During World War I, the cinema was used by the Hispano-American Committee, under the auspices of the Red Cross, to deliver food supplies to the region until 31 March 1919.

[2] During World War II, the management was required to keep the lights on during the projection of propaganda newsreels produced by Die Deutsche Wochenschau, in order to identify disruptors and demonstrators.

[5] After World War II, the cinema enjoyed increased activity with the influx of American films that had been banned during the occupation, but had a decline in the 1950s as moviegoers began watching television.

In 1955, Pol retired, and the cinema hired Charles Moreau, who planned a renovation of the lower facade of the building in 1960.

[2] With manager Alain Moret, they commissioned artist and sculptor Georges Hugot to design a cultural establishment including a new cinema.