Paris is an inexhaustible movie set for filmmakers the world over. Discover where cult films and the latest releases set in the French capital were shot.
In 2022, over 170 films and series were shot in Paris. While the majority of these are French, filmmakers from all over the world are interested in the French capital, for its charm and the imagination it inspires in viewers. From Emily in Paris to John Wick 4 and Daryl Dixon, many of the world's biggest stars have set up shop in Paris while filming.
And it's understandable, given that Paris is such a cinematic character. Many cult films have put the capital in the foreground: Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain, Minuit à Paris, Before Sunset and many others.
That's why we're taking you on a cinephile's stroll through the streets of Paris to find out where all these films were shot.
Olympics 2024: Tom Cruise filming in Paris for the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games
Tom Cruise certainly loves shooting in Paris! The American actor was spotted in the streets of Paris, for a sequence that should be broadcast during the closing ceremony of the Games, and not for Mission Impossible! [Read more]
Valentine's Day: discover the filming locations of cult romantic comedies in Paris with your loved ones
Paris and love, a great story that has repeatedly inspired the cinema. There are hundreds of romantic comedies set there. This Valentine's Day, why not take a date to one of these cult film locations? [Read more]
Pauvres Créatures: where were the Paris scenes from the film starring Emma Stone shot?
In "Poor Creatures", the new film by Yorgos Lanthimos, Emma Stone's character discovers many capitals, including Paris. Was the film shot in the French capital? [Read more]
Paris 2024: film and TV shoots in the capital on hold during the Games
For almost two months, the Olympic Games will totally disrupt life in Paris. No concerts, festivals, film shoots or series during the competition! [Read more]
La Casa de Papel - Berlin: where in Paris was the Netflix series filmed?
Like Emily in Paris or, more recently, The Killer, many foreign Netflix productions choose Paris as their setting. This is once again the case with "La Casa de Papel: Berlin", the long-awaited spin-off of one of the platform's most cult series. [Read more]
Les Espaces d'Abraxas, a landmark building in Noisy-le-Grand (93)
In Noisy-le-Grand, just a few minutes' walk from the Noisy-Mont d'Est RER station, you'll discover housing estates with architecture that clearly stands out from the crowd: such is the case of the Espaces d'Abraxas, which, while not necessarily recommended for visits so as not to disturb the residents, has an unfailing architectural charisma. [Read more]
Daryl Dixon: our photos from the Paris shoot of season 2 of The Walking Dead spin-off
One of the most eagerly awaited series of the year, "Daryl Dixon", the spin-off from "The Walking Dead" about the cult character played by Norman Reedus, is currently filming on the streets of the French capital. Check out our photos from the shoot on the Place du Louvre. [Read more]
The Killer: where in Paris was David Fincher's film shot?
Shot discreetly on the streets of Paris in November 2021, the trailer for The Killer reveals the Latin Quarter as seen through the eyes of David Fincher. [Read more]
Heartstopper season 2: rediscover the series' filming locations in Paris
Heartstopper, Netflix's LGBTQIA+ series that has captured the hearts of many, has returned to the SVOD platform with a season 2, available since August 3, 2023. The new season takes Charlie, Nick and their friends on a three-episode school trip to Paris. The series has just been renewed for season 3, so here's a quick look at where this season was filmed in the capital! [Read more]
In the footsteps of Inception: where in Paris was Nolan's film shot?
With Oppenheimer becoming one of the biggest box-office successes of Christopher Nolan's career, we take a look back at one of his best-known films, Inception, and the neighborhoods where it was shot in Paris. [Read more]
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Yannick: in which famous Parisian theater was Quentin Dupieux's film shot?
"Yannick", the new film by Quentin Dupieux due in cinemas on August 2, is a huis-clos set within the walls of a real Parisian theater. The theater in question is the Théâtre Déjazet, in the 10th arrondissem*nt. [Read more]
An unusual stay at a film location
Would you like to stay at a film location? That's what a number of rental platforms are offering! This "set-jetting" trend is all the rage among curious film buffs, allowing them to stay in a location that has been used as a film set. [Read more]
In the footsteps of Jeanne du Barry, King Louis XV's favorite, from Versailles to Louveciennes
Did you enjoy the film Jeanne du Barry, starring Johnny Depp and Maïwenn? Let us take you on a tour of the places where King Louis XV's favorite courtesan spent her life in the Île-de-France region! [Read more]
A Parisian stroll in the footsteps of Amélie Poulain: the film's locations
If you're looking for a cinephile's stroll through Paris, you can follow in the footsteps of Amélie Poulain! Jean-Pierre Jeunet's cult film showcases the capital as it has rarely been, in locations you can now explore. [Read more]
The Three Musketeers: where was Martin Bourboulon's film shot?
While the film was a great success in theaters during its first week of release, The Three Musketeers is intriguing as to where it was shot, mostly in natural settings, in the Île-de-France region and in many other French departments. [Read more]
Murder Mystery 2 : Pictures from the shooting in Paris
This is the big movie release expected on Netflix at the end of the month. "Murder Mystery 2" arrives on the platform on March 31 with Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Dany Boon and Mélanie Laurent. The film was largely shot in Paris, discover in which neighborhoods! [Read more]
John Wick 4: in which districts of Paris was the film shot?
In "John Wick: Chapter 4", a large part of the plot takes place in the French capital. Several photos have been revealed of the sets used in the film, from the Louvre to the Trocadero, through the metro stations. And since we saw it, we reveal you all the places visible in the film. [Read more]
Anastasia, Ratatouille, the Aristochats: a walk in the footsteps of Disney cartoons in Paris
Paris is a city known throughout the world for its beauty, which is why Walt Disney and then the company chose it as the setting for many cartoons. Let's go on the tracks of Anastasia, the Hunchback of Notre-Dame or Ratatouille, through the capital! [Read more]
Guided tour in Paris: discover the shooting locations of your favorite Netflix series
From July 11th to 17th, Netflix organizes guided tours around Paris to discover the shooting locations of its iconic series. On the program, Emily in Paris, Lupin and many others. And it's free! [Read more]
The Cinema Station: when RATP and the 7th art meet at the Porte des Lilas
This ghostly station located at Porte des Lilas, in Paris, could have a place at the Cannes Film Festival: countless films, commercials and video clips have been shot there, just a stone's throw from the metro passengers. Discover the Cinema Station, the most mysterious and magical place of the RATP. [Read more]
Emily in Paris season 2: rediscover the filming locations of the series
Emily in Paris is back for its second season on Netflix. We follow the story of a young American who arrives in the capital and must adapt to Parisian life. Throughout the episodes, we discover spots that make us want to rediscover Paris from the point of view of Emily. And good news, the series is renewed for a second season: we take the opportunity to rediscover the shooting locations of the first one! [Read more]
And if you happen to pass a cinema, don't forget to check out our other guides to the seventh art!
Cinema: which film to see today, this Sunday May 19th, 2024?
Not sure which film to see today? Well, we've got plenty of films to show near you. [Read more]Cinema: our guide to theatrical releases by genre
Comedy, drama, horror, action, if you don't know what to choose, we're here to help you! Discover all our guides on the current and upcoming movie releases, classified by genre. [Read more]Cinema: the most anticipated films in theaters at the end of 2023
For movie fans, locking yourself in a movie theater is always a good idea! With the arrival of autumn, the days getting shorter and the cold weather starting to make a comeback, the cinema appears as a repart that protects us from the bad weather and the ambient gloom! Come here to discover our selection of the best films not to be missed at the end of 2023. [Read more]
