Ciné Théatre Varia (popularly known as Ciné Varia) is an atypical building in Belgian concrete history. A relic from the golden age of silent cinema. The Liège architect Eugène Claes (1886–1947) designed the building in 1911. He was inspired by industrial exhibitions and international events taking place simultaneously in major Belgian cities. Claes made a firm choice for Art Nouveau, which was flourishing throughout Europe at the time. He used concrete as decorative elements for the facade, which consisted of beams and columns with brick infill, adorned with cement decorations.

At that time, films were shown using a process involving flammable resin (hence the name 'film flamme'). For fire safety reasons, the design had to be modified at the last minute. The concrete was extended to the entire design of the theater.

Construction was completed in 1913, but the venue was not inaugurated until 1917. The Varia can look back with pride on celebrities such as Bourvil, Adamo, Fernandel, and Johnny Halliday, who graced the stage during the golden years of the 1950s and '60s. However, in the 1980s, the once-popular theater declined rapidly. Partly due to concerns regarding the building's stability, the curtain fell for the Varia for good in 1986.