Where was Lupin filmed in Paris? Visit the filming locations for the Netflix hit in France

Q: What is Lupin on Netflix about?

Lupin is a Netflix series about Assane Drop (played by Omar Sy), a professional thief in Paris whose father was unjustly imprisoned for theft when Assane was a teenager. Now as an adult, Assane sets out to get revenge on the person who framed his father.

Q: Is Lupin based on a true story?

No, Netflix’s Lupin is not based on a true story. It is, however, based on the real Arsène Lupin book Assane’s father gives him in the series. The title and Assane’s inspiration are drawn from the Arsène Lupin book series written by Maurice Leblanc. The gentleman thief and master of disguise first debuted in the pages of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar in 1907.

Q: Where is Lupin filmed?

The Lupin Netflix film location is almost exclusively Paris, France. There are a few scenes throughout the series that take place just outside of Paris in towns like Les Essarts-le-Roi and further afield in Normandy in the famous seaside town of Étretat.

Q: Where is Lupin part 3 filmed?

Lupin Part 3 on Netflix continued the series trend of filming in Paris. According to interviews with the series’ crew, it was important that the show continued to showcase Paris from every angle, highlighting the landmarks like the Louvre and the suburbs beyond the tourist trail.

Netflix’s Lupin is a love letter to Paris, written with a sleek, bold pen.

But was Netflix’s Lupin filmed in Paris? Absolutely, and you know it from the moment the first scene drops you into the heart of the Louvre — the real Louvre, too, not some soundstage set.

But what Lupin does differently is that it doesn’t focus solely on the landmarks. Throughout the series, viewers are treated to sights of the suburbs, of the real Paris that you’ll want to get a glimpse of when you visit.

Image Location: Paris, France. Image Credit: Getty Images, Jean-Philippe Tournut

Lupin: need to know

Whether you’re still on Lupin season 3, haven’t started the series, or are on your third rewatch, here’s what to know about the show.

What is Lupin on Netflix about?

Lupin is a Netflix series about Assane Diop (played by Omar Sy), a professional thief in Paris whose father was unjustly imprisoned for theft when Assane was a teenager. Now as an adult, Assane sets out to get revenge on the person who framed his father.

Is Lupin based on a true story?

No, Lupin is not based on a true story. It is, however, based on the real Arsène Lupin book Assane’s father gives him in the series. The title and Assane’s inspiration are drawn from the Arsène Lupin book series written by Maurice Leblanc. The gentleman thief and master of disguise first debuted in the pages of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar in 1907.

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Where is Lupin filmed?

The Lupin filming locations are almost exclusively Paris, France. There are a few scenes throughout the series that take place just outside of Paris in towns like Les Essarts-le-Roi and further afield in Normandy in the famous seaside town of Étretat.

Where was Lupin part 3 filmed?

Lupin part 3 on Netflix continued the series’ trend of filming in Paris. According to interviews with the crew, it was important that the show continued to showcase Paris from every angle, highlighting landmarks like the Louvre as well as the suburbs beyond the typical tourist trail.

Was Lupin actually filmed in the Louvre?

Filming a heist in the Louvre is one of the coolest ways to kick off a television show. Lupin was actually filmed in the real Louvre, giving viewers a glimpse of rooms like the service corridors and hidden entrances that tourists rarely see.

Image Location: Place Vendôme, Paris, France. Image Credit: Getty Images, Westend61

Paris (and beyond) filming locations for Lupin

Here’s a guide to the Lupin filming locations and where to find them.

Place Vendôme

Closest stations: Opéra (Paris Métro) | Madeleine (Paris Métro)

The popular square was a Lupin Netflix Season 3 filming location, chosen specifically to add a new, yet-unseen Paris landmark into the show. While they couldn’t actually film inside the Colonne Vendôme, the production made up for it by using a nearby townhouse. They even built a set to recreate the famous column.

Jardin du Luxembourg

Closest station: Luxembourg (RER)

The meeting place between Assane and Ms. Pellegrini, the 17th-century Luxembourg Gardens, is open to the public and a popular place for any rendezvous. It’s also an easy place to escape into anonymity should you desire it.

Image Location: Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris, France. Image Credit: Getty Images, John Harper

Saint-Ouen Flea Market

Closest stations: Porte de Clignancourt (Paris Métro) | Garibaldi (Paris Métro)

Any Lupin fan looking for a souvenir can visit the Saint-Ouen Flea Market, where Benjamin Férel’s showroom is set. This real collection of 11 flea markets includes the Biron Market, often referred to as the “Faubourg Saint-Honoré of the Paris Flea Market” because of its reputation for high-end antiques and luxury goods—much like the high-end pieces found in Benjamin’s showroom.

Related: The best flea markets in Paris

Embassy of Italy

Closest station: Rue du Bac (Paris Métro)

Few would guess that the Italian Embassy in Paris would serve as a stand-in for the French Ministry of the Interior, but it worked perfectly for Lupin season 3. In the show, this impressive building doubles as the Beauvau Hotel, the actual headquarters of the Ministry of the Interior.

Image Location: Saint-Ouen Flea Market, Paris, France. Image Credit: Getty Images

Musée Nissim de Camondo

Closest stations: Monceau (Paris Métro) | Villiers (Paris Métro)

If the Pellegrini family mansion seems like it has an especially regal collection of objets d’art, that’s because it’s actually the Nissim de Camondo Museum. We’d suggest not trying to lift a book from the library, even if you fancy yourself a bit of a voleur.

Yvelines

Closest station: Les Essarts-le-Roi (Transilien)

Les Essarts-le-Roi in Yvelines was a stand-in for Bourneville in the second part of Lupin. Hop the N train at Paris Montparnasse to get there (though we’d suggest getting off a few stops early in Trappes to see the France Miniature theme park).

Étretat

Closest station: Rolleville

Étretat is the seaside town where Assane and his son Raoul visit for the Maurice Leblanc festival. Étretat sadly doesn’t have a festival dedicated to the author, though it’s still a must for any fan as you can visit sites from the show, one of the novels, and Leblanc’s former home, Le Clos Arsène Lupin.

Trainline Tip: Étretat doesn’t have a train station, but Trainline can still help you get there via an affordable, direct bus from Paris to Étretat.

Image Location: Étretat, Normandy, France. Image Credit: Getty Images, Bettina Lichtenberg.

L’Appartement Saint-Martin

Closest station: Strasbourg–Saint-Denis (Paris Métro)

In the first episode of Lupin, Assane meets Claire, his wife, in the restaurant L’Appartement Saint-Martin. Located across from the Porte Saint-Martin arch (which is also shown in the episode), this relaxed French restaurant is a fitting place for you and a special someone to have a chill day date.

Bois d’Arcy prison

Closest station: Fontenay-le-Fleury (Transilien)

Lupin’s production team used no substitute when sending the main character to jail. These scenes were filmed in a real prison located in Bois d’Arcy, which is just west of Versailles.

The Musée d’Orsay

Closest station: Musée d’Orsay (RER)

The lovely Musée d’Orsay (which is even lovelier because it was once a railway station) is shown in Lupin. Obviously, the exterior shots are the real deal, but the clock and galleries shown were also filmed in the museum.

Image Location: Pont des Arts bridge and the Institut de France in Paris. Image Credit: Getty Images, Raquel Lonas

Pont des Arts

Closest stations: Pont Neuf (Paris Métro) | Louvre-Rivoli (Paris Métro)

Connecting the Louvre and the Institut de France over the Seine, the Pont des Arts bridge is where Assane gives his son, Raoul, an Arsène Lupin novel. It was once called Love Lock Bridge during a brief but weighty chapter of the bridge’s 200-year history.

Bibliothèque nationale de France

Closest station: Bibliothèque François-Mitterrand (Paris Métro, RER)

If ever there was a place to read the Arsène Lupin books, it’s in the Bibliothèque Nationale de France. The reading room of the national library is so dreamy, and like the rest of this mid-century masterpiece, the Bibliothèque Nationale de France was a fitting place to film Benjamin and Assane’s meeting place in Lupin.

Triage-Villeneuve station

Closest station: Villeneuve-Saint-Georges (RER)

The intense railway scenes in Lupin, where Assane is often on the run, were filmed near Triage-Villeneuve, a massive railway yard used mainly for sorting freight trains. Though it’s not a passenger station, its industrial vibe made it the perfect backdrop for some of the show’s more gripping moments. If you’re looking to visit, the closest station you can actually use is Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, located on the outskirts of Paris and connected to the city via the RER D line.

Image Location: Gare de l'Est train station in Paris. Image Credit: Getty Images, Pascale Gueret

Gare de l’Est train station

Closest station: Gare de l’Est

We’ll always shout out when we see one of Paris’ many main railway hubs on the tele. Gare de l’Est is visible as Assane is running away from someone tailing him.

Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme

Closest station: Opéra (Paris Métro)

The luxurious five-star Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme is a fabulous place to mix and mingle with other visitors to the City of Light. In Lupin, the hotel is equally as stunning as the setting for a social gathering for Juliette Pellegrini’s foundation.

Prunier Victor Hugo

Closest stations: Victor Hugo (Paris Métro) | Kléber (Paris Métro)

Another solid date night pick, especially if you’re dining with someone who isn’t your spouse, Prunier is an oyster bar near the Arc de Triomphe and where Assane and Juliette have dinner.

Image Location: Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Image Credit: Getty Images, Jorg Greuel

Arc de Triomphe

Closest station: Charles de Gaulle–Étoile (Paris Métro, RER)

Although the filming locations for Lupin do an excellent job of showing other sides of Paris, there’s no surprise when landmarks like the Arc de Triomphe make the screen. Assane and Juliette take a bicycle ride together around the famous monument.

Catacombs of Paris

Closest station: Denfert-Rochereau (Paris Métro, RER)

In a flashback scene, we see a young Assane and Benjamin go down into the Catacombs of Paris, a labyrinth of skeletons in the 14th arrondissement. The same underground map they used as kids helps them evade the police as adults.

Théâtre du Châtelet

Closest station: Châtelet (Paris Métro, RER)

The gorgeous Théâtre du Châtelet gets dressed up for Lupin, acting as the stage for Pellegrini’s gala. Don’t count on being able to venture into the dressing rooms or backstage corridors during your visit, though.

Train tickets for a (legal) steal

It’s not a five-finger discount, but it’s pretty darn close: download the Trainline app and swipe the cheapest Paris train tickets available. Whether you’re taking the train to downtown Paris from Charles de Gaulle Airport or even from Big Ben to the Eiffel Tower, we’ve got you covered.

Header Image Credit: Getty Images, David Giral Photography. Image Location: Louvre, Paris, France

Lupin filming locations: explore Paris spots from the Netflix hit series by train