Lupin Filming Locations on Private Paris Tour with Local Guide

Start with one of the essential landmarks of Paris, the Louvre museum. From the Medieval Louvre fortress and the residence of the French Kings to becoming one of the largest museums in the world, this place has a lot to tell you. With 7.8 million visitors per year, it is the most visited museum on the globe. The filmmakers couldn’t avoid including one of the most iconic sites in their work, so Episode 1 includes a few areas in the gallery with the Mona Lisa and the pyramid atrium.

Drop by the restaurant where Assane met his wife in Episode 1. It is located in a picturesque location in the 10th arrondissement, near the historic Porte Saint-Martin. Remember the scene from the show when Clair walked under the archway and showed Assane the paper rose.

Peer into the special atmosphere of Assene and Claire’s apartment. The location can be seen throughout the series, as can the apartment, where we could see Assane planning, watching, and thinking. The place for the apartment is out of the ordinary since it was filmed in school. The production team built the set in the attic of Lycee Jacques Decour.

Drop by the popular flea market in Saint-Ouen, just outside Paris. Encounter Benjamin Ferel's antique shop from Lupin as you explore its areas and different crafts. Find some treasure for you as a souvenir from the Paris Lupin tour.

Continue discovering and get to Musee Nissim de Camondo, the Pellegrini family home in the movie. The location appears twice in the show: as a flashback to 1995 and when Benjamin guides a drone to Hubert’s office three weeks before the concert. The museum is filled with 18th-century pieces of art and antiques, many of which you could see in the show. Learn about the history of the place and its previous owners.

Head to the romantic Jardin de Luxembourg, where Assane meets Juliette Pellegrino. Admire a relaxing atmosphere and an amazing building dominating the view, the Palais du Luxembourg, built for Marie de Medici. The 23-hectare park is known for its perfect green lawns, promenades, and a famous picturesque fountain, built in 1620.

Admire a gorgeous town hall building located in the old 3rd arrondissement. Assane tracked down Inspector Dumont there in the show; the location can be found on Rue Eugene Spuller, facing the garden of Square du Temple. Another great spot to stroll around with beautiful leisure space and botanical collections.

Marvel at the Beaux Arts building of the former railway station, designed and constructed for the World’s Fair in 1900. It was on the verge of being dismantled due to the railway traffic halt, but it was saved by the idea of transforming a station into a museum. As of now, the Musée d’Orsay possesses one of the largest collections of European paintings and sculpture. The Lupin scenes were shot at the real museum, including the galleries and clock, which reminds us of its past as a railway station.

Go on to Pont des Arts, another popular movie location. The bridge leads to the Louvre and was originally famous for its padlocks, put there by lovers to strengthen their ties. In 2015, the city decided to get rid of the padlocks as they posed a threat to the bridge’s structure by weighing more than it could handle. In the show, this was the place where Assanne gave his son Raoul an Arsene Lupin book.

The library where Assane meets Benjamin was shot in the Bibliotheque Nationale de France, in one of five reading rooms inside the complex. Take a chance to see the marvelous architectural centerpiece of the place, designed by Henri Labrouste in the 19th century with great use of iron.

Running from the chase, Assane passed by the set of stone steps in the 10th arrondissement. The stairs are located near the Gare de l'Est train station.

Turn just around the corner from Rue d’Alsace to see the multi-story car park, Garage d’Abbeville, where Guedira pursued Assane as he ran up through the garage and away on the rooftops.

Take a look at Rue de Rivoli and Jardin de Tuileries near Place de la Concorde. Recall the scenes of Assane posing as a detective there. Stroll along one of the most famous and longest streets in Paris, which continues the Champs Elysees.

Recognize the chic red walls and tall windows of Le China’s décor, and remember the scene of Clair and Assane’s restaurant date. Wander around the Bastille area and learn about its history; apart from that, it’s a perfect place to be in case you want to explore local shops, grab a bite to eat, or just people-watch.

Get flashbacks together with the show's protagonists at the Passerelle de Mornay bridge, where they talk about baby names. The bridge connects the Bastille and Arsenal areas. The bridge was also filmed in the Part 2 theater episode.

Witness the setting in which flashback moments were shot. It is a scene about teenage Assane and Claire on Rue de Liege, when young Claire walks away with her violin case. Follow in their footsteps to the Rue de Rome to remember the music shop where she takes it.

A prestigious, luxurious Park Hyatt hotel on Rue de la Paix in the very center of the city is a genuinely exquisite place to be, which is why it was chosen as a filming location for the scene where Mr. Pellegrini greets Raoul before his daughter makes her speech.

Dive into the chic and luxury of the Parisian culinary scene as you approach the oyster bar Prinier on Avenue Victor Hugo. This is the place where Assane dines with Juliette Pellegrini. The splendid eatery is famous for its oysters and caviar and is perfect for those who want to impress their date.

Get up close and personal with one of Paris must-sees, the iconic Arc de Triomphe. The majestic structure was under construction from 1806 to 1836 and was built in the Neo-Classical style as ordered by Napoleon Bonaparte to celebrate the victories of the great army. The arch is 49.51 meters high and has a fascinating viewpoint at the top overlooking the city and 12 straight avenues crossing at the Square of Charles-de-Gaulle. The show couldn’t ignore such an iconic site and filmed it in a scene where Assane steals a courier bike and takes Juliette for a ride around the Arc de Triomphe.

Explore Paris underground by getting inside the network of tunnels on the site of former Roman quarries. From the late 18th century to the mid-19th century, the bones of about 6 million people were transported to the Paris Catacombs due to the lack of vacant places at the city cemeteries. At present, 11,000 m2 of the underground boneyard is part of the Carnavalet museum.

Get to see the gorgeous building of the Théâtre du Châlatet, constructed in the mid-19th century to replace a prison with the same name. The theater seats up to 2,500 people. Recalling the show, you may recognize it as a place where Pellegrini’s gala is held. In Lupin, they showed dressing rooms, staircases, and corridors.

Wandering around the theater area, you'll recognize the getaway car scene. Admire the great Parisian views on Pont au Change, leading towards Concergerie across the Seine river, and hear some facts about its grim history behind the elegant walls.

Admire the views of Pont-Neuf, one of the symbols of Paris. The bridge runs across the Seine River through the Cite island. Built in 1607, this 232-meter bridge is the oldest bridge in Paris. Assane crosses the bridge from the theater towards the place where his boat is moored.

Walk along the boat basin that links the Saint-Martin Canal at the Place de la Bastille to the Seine River. This is where Assane heads on board his boat. You can also see the Colonne de Julliet, which stands in the middle of Place de la Bastille.