Paris, je t’aime Movie Locations Private Tour in Paris

The 2nd arrondissement welcomes you with Place des Victoires, one of the five royal squares in Paris, along with Place des Vosges and Place Vendome. Listen to the historical insights from your guide about the building of the square in honor of King Louis XIV before matching them to the dramatic movie scene with a woman chasing her son’s ghost to the Notre-Dame-des-Victoires basilica.

Enjoy a pleasant stroll to the neighborhood named after the Hospice des Enfants Rouges, founded by the sister of King Francis I. Explore a dynamic neighborhood with busy shopping opportunities and one of the biggest Parisian gardens, Du Temple Garden. Remember some scenes, walking down the 3rd arrondissement as you try to find a cash dispenser following in the footpaths of the characters.

Meet a cultural melting pot, the famous Marais neighborhood in the 4th arrondissement. Get to the illustrious Place des Vosges, one of the oldest squares in Paris, built in 1605 at a place of former Hotel des Tournelles. Recall the story of a photographer who comes to a print shop and starts talking to Elie, who understands almost nothing from his speech.

One of the most famous neighborhoods in Paris, Latin Quarter extends over the 5th and 6th arrondissements. Wander around the Sorbonne area and get to know about the district’s medieval schools and universities that gave name to the quarter. Enjoy Luxembourg Garden, a great romantic place for a nice walk. Encounter the café Le Rostand, facing the garden, where the movie episode with Ben and Gina was shot.

Marvel at the unquestionable symbol of Paris, the Eiffel Tower. The 312-meter tower was built for the 1889 World Fair and was met with controversy. However, now it’s impossible to imagine the city without its iconic landmark in the 7th arrondissement. The foot of the tower is also famous for its mimes, which are covered in the movie when Jean-Claude tells the story of his parents’ meeting.

Admire the stunning architecture of the majestic Madeleine, the church located in the 8th arrondissement. The building process took 85 years due to different reasons, and the church was finally finished in 1845, perfectly representing the Neoclassical style. The district is represented in the movie in a vampire scene.

Walk through the famous red-light streets of Pigalle Square in the 9th arrondissement, where Moulin Rouge cabaret is located. The landmark is known for its sex shops along the neighborhood’s principal streets and brothels in the nearby alleys. The southern part of Pigalle Square is occupied by music stores with musical instruments and equipment. Recall the story of Bob and Fanny in the red light district.

A former location of La Bastille fortress is now a symbol of the French Revolution. The Bastille neighborhood is very popular with tourists and locals, with Place de la Bastille located in the heart of the 12th arrondissement. Walk along the banks of the Saint-Martin Canal to enjoy the Parisian vibe and see the location of a restaurant near the Place de la Bastille, where the movie episode was shot.

Get to the 13th arrondissement, a district known as Parisian Chinatown. Wander around the largest Asian neighborhood in Europe. The Asian community consists of immigrants from Vietnam, China, Laos, and Cambodia. The place is vibrant and packed with landmarks to visit. In the movie, the story of Monsieur Henny, a haircare product salesman, takes place at that location.

Visit a nice green oasis amidst the hustle and bustle of the French capital in the 14th arrondissement. The 37-acre Montsouris Park overlooks the districts and contains a wide range of plants, creating a great natural place for rest and pleasant strolls. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the park and see the location of a bench where Carole, a traveler from the US, sits, contemplating her life.

The comprehensive tour takes you to the 17th arrondissement to see the area of Plaine Monceau. Stroll till you find the Cite des Fleurs, a village in the heart of the city decorated with flowers, which gave it its name. The story of Claire meeting an old man, Vincent, takes place on a Parisian street.

The 19th arrondissement welcomes you with some of the biggest green spots in the city, including the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont and the Parc de la Villette. The movie takes us to the Place des Fetes, a large square in the east of the districts. Its name stems from the square, where the festivals of the old town of Belleville took place. In the movie, Hassan is attacked at the square, and an emergency doctor, Sophie, helps him.

The final stop is in the 20th arrondissement, where the biggest cemetery in Paris is located. One of the famous cemeteries in the world attracts millions of visitors every year to see the burying place of famous public figures and just to stroll in a quietude among the sculptures and beautiful tombstones. The movie shares the story of an English couple who are about to marry. The girl realized that her soon-to-be husband doesn’t have a sense of humor and considers breaking up, but the ghost of Oscar Wilde saves the situation by giving William some tips.

Finish your aristocratic tour at Montmartre, one of the most iconic and artistic neighborhoods in the 18th arrondissement. The hill rises to 130 meters with a majestic white Sacre-Coeur on top of it. The impressive basilica overlooks the whole city, giving one of the best perspectives on Paris. The location is very popular with tourists and locals, so sometimes it’s very hard to park your car, a problem that you’ve probably noticed in the movie. Recall how the story grows in that romantic neighborhood.