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The fabulous Moulin Rouge is a famous sight in Pigalle, and it inspired the smash-hit musical of the same name. (Photo credit: Leandro Neumann Ciuffo)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Ahh, Paris<\/strong>\u2026 with the drama of its gothic and baroque architecture<\/strong>, tree-lined walks along the Seine River<\/a>, and of course, the bright lights of the promenades and the Eiffel Tower<\/strong>, it\u2019s no surprise the capital of France<\/strong> is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The gorgeous visual appeal of Paris, as well as its cultivated French style<\/a>, has drawn more than just tourists over the years. Filmmakers have been drawn to the City of Lights<\/strong> to film on location for decades, producing movies<\/strong> that have taken their place as classics in French cinema and Hollywood<\/strong> alike. On your visit to Paris, why not visit the locations that have inspired famous films over the years and see the breathtaking sites for yourself?<\/p>\n

Before we break down the best filming locations to visit by arrondissement<\/strong>, start your tour by watching the 2006 anthology<\/strong> film Paris, je t\u2019aime<\/em> (Paris, I Love You). The anthology features a short film for almost every arrondissement of Paris (excluding the 11th and 15th), each by a different director and each featuring nods to the unique locations and vibe of each district of Paris. It\u2019s a great way to get an overview of the city from the perspective of filmmakers of different nationalities. Plus, you can see how many locations you can find in your tour around Paris. Be sure to brush up on your Paris travel etiquette<\/a> too, so you don\u2019t make too much eye contact on the metro such as in the comedic \u201cTuileries\u201d segment of the film!<\/p>\n

First stop? The famous<\/strong> art of the 1st Arrondissement<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A striking scene in The Devil Wears Prada at the Place de la Concorde, but not one we recommend recreating! (20th Century Fox)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The 1st Arrondissement<\/strong> is perhaps one of the best places in the city to go for your fix of world-famous art<\/strong>, and filmmakers seem to think so too! The main attraction of the area is of course, the Louvre<\/strong>, the most famous art museum in the world<\/a>. Numerous films<\/strong> and music videos have drawn inspiration from the Louvre. French filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard\u2019s popular 1964 film Band of Outsiders<\/em> features a sequence of characters running through the museum. Don\u2019t try to recreate the scene on your visit, but when you\u2019ve finished your (walking) tour of the Louvre, you can admire the Seine from the bridge<\/strong> Pont-Neuf, where the French drama Les amants du Pont-Neuf<\/em> was filmed. Lastly, after a scenic walk through Tuileries Garden<\/strong>, you\u2019ll arrive at the Place de la Concorde<\/strong>. The beautiful fountain in the plaza is worth admiring, but also got some screen time when Anne Hathaway\u2019s character in The Devil Wears Prada<\/em> threw her cell phone into the fountain at the end of the film. Keep your own phone far away from the water, as you\u2019ll want to take lots of photos!<\/p>\n

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This apartment is modern and traditional; elegant yet not fussy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

French charm also awaits you in this 1-bedroom furnished apartment in the district of Montorgueil<\/a>! The apartment captures both classic charm and modern appeal with its signature features like exposed beams and double-pane windows, but also boasts high ceilings and modern appliances<\/strong>. The apartment also contains many windows to fill it with light and further strike a balance. Bedroom windows overlook the green courtyard in the center of the building, while living room windows overlook a charming Paris street bustling with cafes, shops and bistros. Plus, you\u2019ll enjoy one of the best parts of being in the 1st Arrondissement<\/strong>: a central location in Paris that puts you close to the Louvre, Centre Pompidou<\/strong> and the Latin Quarter<\/strong>. Of course, there are more film locations to see as well!<\/p>\n

Love in Le Marais and the 3rd Arrondissement<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Marie Antoinette looks right at home in the gilded rooms of Paris\u2019s National Archives at the H\u00f4tel de Soubise. (Photo credit: Jean-Pierre Dalb\u00e9ra)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Le Marais<\/strong> in the 3rd Arrondissement<\/strong> is one of the most historic districts of Paris, filled with antique mansions and stone temples from the 13th-18th centuries. In addition to lavish buildings, the modern Le Marais is also one of Paris\u2019s most popular areas for shopping<\/a> and art galleries. To take a peek inside a historic building, visit H\u00f4tel de Soubise<\/strong>, home of France\u2019s national archives. Though most of Sofia Coppola\u2019s Marie Antoinette<\/em> was filmed on location in the Palace of Versailles<\/a>, the gilded rooms of Soubise were used for some of the internal scenes. If you prefer a tour of romantic history, strolling around Le Marais also puts you right in the footsteps of Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy in the 2004 film Before Sunset.<\/em> If nothing else, you\u2019ll fall in love with this beautiful area of Paris.<\/p>\n

Dance along the Seine in the 4th Arrondissement<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Seine is a big part of the 4th Arrondissement of Paris, with the district containing two islands and six bridges. It\u2019s also notable for its small Parisian streets and the famous Notre Dame Cathedral<\/strong> on the \u00cele-de-la-Cit\u00e9<\/a>. The area is such a signature part of Paris that it\u2019s no surprise that it served as the inspiration for the set designers of An American in Paris<\/em>! Though the Oscar<\/strong>-winning film was filmed on a set at MGM studios in the United States, the sets were designed to look like the Ile St. Louis<\/strong> and Quai de Montebello<\/strong> in Paris.<\/p>\n

Filling the screen with color in the 5th Arrondissement<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 5th Arrondissement of Paris is home to the Latin Quarter, a significant district<\/a> known for its institutions of learning and notable buildings like the Panth\u00e9on<\/strong>. Nowadays, the 5th Arrondissement is one of the liveliest areas of Paris, bustling with students, tourists, locals, and authentic French markets<\/a>. In particular, the Rue Mouffetard<\/strong> is known for being a vendor of top-quality French organic goods, so much so that it served as the backdrop for the film Julie & Julia<\/em>, which documented the life of famous French chef Julia Child. Visit the market for its fresh produce and you\u2019ll see how its creates a colorful backdrop for either a lighthearted film like Julie & Julia<\/em> or a more serious one like the French drama Three Colours: Blue<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Other films that have captured the lively spirit of the 5th Arrondissement and the Latin Quarter<\/strong> have done so through music, particularly jazz<\/strong>. The 2011 film Midnight in Paris<\/em>, in which the main character is transported back to the Jazz Age of the 1920s, features a prominent scene in the 5th Arrondissement on the steps of Saint-Etienne-du-Mont<\/strong> church. Additionally, the popular film La La Land<\/em> filmed a scene in Le Caveau de la Huchette<\/strong>, a jazz club in the Latin Quarter. Since the movie, the club has become extremely popular with fans in Paris!<\/p>\n

Bonjour, Paris! See the famous 7th Arrondissement<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The 7th Arrondissement makes Audrey Hepburn fall in love with Paris in Funny Face! (Paramount Pictures)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

When people dream of Paris, they probably imagine the 7th Arrondissement<\/strong> first. After all, it\u2019s home to the most iconic image of Paris, the Eiffel Tower<\/a>! And, as you may expect, there have been numerous movies, music videos, television shows<\/strong> and more filmed or set around the iconic landmark. The Eiffel Tower was notably used in the Audrey Hepburn<\/strong> musical Funny Face<\/em>. So inspired are the characters by the sight of the tower and the iconic 7th Arrondissement<\/a> that they burst into song! Of course, the Eiffel is not the only important thing to see in the area. You can catch more beautiful views of the Seine on the cobbled paths along the river, or perhaps from a bridge\u2014how about the Pont Alexandre<\/strong>? The breathtaking bridge truly captures the essence of the phrase \u201cCity of Lights\u201d when it is illuminated at night, and its atmosphere lent itself nicely to a romantic scene in Midnight in Paris<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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This restyled apartment in a classic building will give you an authentic Paris experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

There\u2019s so much to see and do in the 7th Arrondissement that you\u2019ll need a place to stay overnight to experience it all. Fortunately, this 1-bedroom Invalides furnished apartment is the perfect place<\/a>. If you\u2019re looking to get inspired by Paris, it doesn\u2019t get much more authentic than this: the apartment originally served as accommodations for architects of the Eiffel Tower! The apartment has since been refurbished with style, decorated with luxury touches like a velvet sofa, rustic wooden doors and a decorative fireplace<\/strong> to add a classy touch. As an added bonus, the windows look out onto wrought-iron railings and a private courtyard<\/strong> to give privacy and make you feel far away from it all. When you step out onto the picturesque Paris street with its Hausmannian<\/strong> buildings and quaint cafes, however, you\u2019ll remember exactly where you are and how you\u2019re living like a movie star!<\/p>\n

The pulse of Paris in the 8th Arrondissement<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Jean-Luc Godard classic Breathless makes good use of the busy street of avenue Champs-Elys\u00e9es. (UGC)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

You might recognize the 8th Arrondissement<\/strong> by the famous tree-lined Champs-Elys\u00e9es<\/strong> that serves as, among other things, the finish line to the Tour de France<\/a>. Because the avenue is such a bustling location in the heart of Paris, it\u2019s the perfect place to serve as the backdrop for a hectic film. We won\u2019t claim to know for sure, but perhaps that\u2019s why Jean-Luc Godard<\/strong> chose it as the setting for one of his best films, Breathless<\/em> ( \u00c0 bout de souffl\u00e9<\/em>). The film was mostly improvised on the spot and is a fast-paced crime drama, blending in perfectly with the pulse of the Champs-Elys\u00e9es. You can visit for a more go-at-your-own-pace experience, since the area is also great for shopping, caf\u00e9s, restaurants and theaters. One such restaurant in the 8th Arrondissement that is worth a visit by a film fan<\/strong> is Maxim\u2019s<\/strong>, used in the filming of the Oscar-winning American film Gigi<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Find your oasis in a bustling section of Paris in this open and inviting 2-bedroom apartment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Find your own private corner of the busy 8th Arrondissement with this 2-bedroom furnished apartment rental near Gare St. Lazare<\/a>. The apartment is elegant and tasteful with hardwood parquet floors<\/strong>, intricate molding, and a decorative fireplace<\/strong> around which you can gather your friends. The double-paned window<\/strong>s are a signature feature of Paris apartments, and can be opened and closed to help control any outdoor noise. In fact, this apartment is so classically Parisian that it is even located in a Haussmann-style building like you see in movies like Breathless<\/em>! Enjoy the chance to live in Paris in a classic building, but don\u2019t worry about safety\u2014the entrance is protected by a modern security system<\/strong> and there is an elevator<\/strong> in the building for accessibility. Speaking of access, this apartment makes it easy to get around, being located near attractions like the Champs-Elys\u00e9es and Parc Monceau, as well as one of the busiest train stations in Paris.<\/p>\n

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Choose your own adventure in the 12th Arrondissement<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Gare de Lyon is one of the most frequented train stations in France, and served as an excellent backdrop for a hectic scene in Pickpocket. (Photo credit: ncrob1 on Flickr)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Proudly taking its position as the largest arrondissement in Paris is the 12th Arrondissement<\/strong>. Because of its sprawling state, the arrondissement\u2019s population tends to be lighter in certain areas, especially outside of the district of Bercy<\/strong>. There are, however, many hidden gems in this district, and filmmakers have thought so as well!<\/p>\n