The Da Vinci Code in Paris: filming locations to visit
By Rédaction My Sweet Paris · Published 25 September 2026 · Updated 26 September 2026
In Paris, the Da Vinci Code locations fit into one day: the Louvre, where the crew was allowed to film at night inside the museum in 2005, the Palais-Royal garden, Saint-Sulpice church and Place Vendôme. From Hôtel Concortel, metro line 14 takes you to Pyramides, a short walk from the Louvre, in two stops.
Where was The Da Vinci Code filmed in Paris?
According to Wikipedia, the French Ministry of Culture allowed filming at night inside the Louvre, where shooting began on 30 June 2005. It was the first film shot there since 2002. The rest was filmed mainly in England and Scotland: the interior of Saint-Sulpice and Robert Langdon's hotel room were recreated in a London studio.
The Louvre, where the film begins
The story opens in the Louvre's Grand Gallery and ends beneath the pyramid. To follow Langdon, enter through the Cour Napoléon and head for the Grand Gallery, then the *Mona Lisa* room. Book a time slot on the museum's official website: it is essential.
The Palais-Royal garden and the “Rose Line”
Just opposite the Louvre, Langdon follows the Rose Line, the Paris meridian, under the Palais-Royal arcades. The garden is free and perfect for a break.
Saint-Sulpice and its gnomon
The real Saint-Sulpice church, in the 6th, houses a gnomon: a brass line in the floor and an obelisk once used to observe the sun. The novel turned it into a clue; in the film, the interior was recreated in a studio. The church is free to visit, respecting services.
Place Vendôme, close to the hotel
Langdon stays at the Ritz on Place Vendôme. The room scenes were shot in a studio, but the square itself is about 15 minutes' walk from the Concortel (estimate): a fine way to end the day.
Our other film walks: Amélie, The Bourne Identity, Mission: Impossible – Fallout, Emily in Paris, John Wick: Chapter 4. More ideas in Discover Paris.
Frequently asked questions
Was The Da Vinci Code really filmed in the Louvre?
Yes. The Ministry of Culture allowed night filming inside the museum from 30 June 2005, according to Wikipedia.
Were the Saint-Sulpice scenes filmed in the church?
No: the church interior was recreated in a London studio. The real gnomon, a brass line and an obelisk, can still be seen inside Saint-Sulpice.
How long does the Da Vinci Code route take?
Allow a day: half a day at the Louvre, then the Palais-Royal, Saint-Sulpice and Place Vendôme on foot or by metro.
How do I get to the Louvre from Saint-Lazare station?
Metro line 14 links Saint-Lazare to Pyramides in two stops; the Louvre is then about 5 minutes on foot (estimate).
Practical information
- Louvre Museum: line 14 from Saint-Lazare to Pyramides (2 stops), then 5 minutes on foot (estimate); booking on louvre.fr.
- Palais-Royal garden: opposite the Louvre, free entry.
- Saint-Sulpice church, place Saint-Sulpice, 75006 Paris — Saint-Sulpice metro (line 4).
- Place Vendôme: about 15 minutes on foot from the hotel (estimate).
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Sources
- Wikipédia — Da Vinci Code (film), tournage — 25 September 2026
- Wikipedia — The Da Vinci Code (film) — 25 September 2026
- Movie-locations.com — The Da Vinci Code (2006) — 25 September 2026