Paris, straight out of a movie!

The entire city of Paris serves as the backdrop for the Netflix series Emily in Paris, in which American Emily Cooper (Lily Collins) moves to Paris to work for a marketing company. She navigates cultural misunderstandings while gradually immersing herself in the French lifestyle. In the picturesque 5th arrondissement, on Place de l’Estrapade, you’ll find the building that houses Emily’s apartment, as well as the charming bakery where she enjoys her delicious pain au chocolat. The series not only makes you want to visit Paris but is also a true love letter to the city and its delightful way of life.

The animated film Ratatouille tells the story of the talented rat Rémy, who pursues his dream of becoming a chef in a Michelin-starred restaurant. The scene where Rémy looks out over the rooftops of Paris is particularly striking. This view of the Parisian skyline evokes a sense that the city is full of endless possibilities and discoveries. The Ciel de Paris restaurant on the 56th floor of the Tour Montparnasse offers a similar experience, where guests can savor exceptional cuisine by a talented chef while marveling at the breathtaking panoramic view of the entire city.

In the thriller The Da Vinci Code, symbologist Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) and cryptologist Sophie Neveu (Audrey Tautou) discover an intriguing secret hidden deep in the mysterious corners of the world-famous Louvre Museum. This door to a forgotten history reveals that the Louvre is far more than just a collection of breathtaking works of art. Over the centuries, the Louvre has undergone numerous transformations. Hidden rooms and corridors, as well as hidden artwork and collections - all of this adds up to a place that still holds many unsolved mysteries.

In the comedy Amélie (or Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain), the shy and imaginative Amélie Poulain (Audrey Tautou) decides to improve the lives of those around her in an inconspicuous way. She brings joy into the lives of the people around her while trying to overcome her own loneliness. The picturesque district of Montmartre, known for its narrow streets, charming cafés and historic buildings, provides the perfect backdrop for Amélie's imaginative world. Prominent locations in Montmartre featured in the film include the café Les Deux Moulins, where Amélie works, and the famous Basilica of Sacré Cœur.

The romantic movie Midnight in Paris tells the story of Gil Pender (Owen Wilson), a successful screenwriter who is dissatisfied with his life and begins to idealize the past. One night, he is transported to the Paris of the 1920s, the golden age of art and literature. It is here that he meets famous artists such as Hemingway and Dalí. Gil takes many nocturnal walks in the Quartier Latin, where he dwells on the steps of the Église Saint-Étienne-du-Mont church and reflects on his life while he has to decide whether he wants to live in the past or accept his present.

In the science fiction thriller Inception, Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) infiltrates people's dreams in order to steal secret information. While Dom introduces his new colleague Ariadne (Elliot Page) to the world of dream architecture, he teaches her how to manipulate the dream world. As they cross the Pont de Bir-Hakeim in Paris, in the dream world the bridge takes on impossible shapes, folds and becomes a surreal, distorted structure. In the real world, the bridge is known for its striking architecture and is used by cars, pedestrians and the railroad (RER).