•829 cinema screens in Paris
•50% of filming in France takes place in the Paris region
•40 major projects filmed in 2024 before the Olympic Games in Paris
•98 films shot in Paris in 2023
•68 series filmed in Paris in 2023
•+7,400 filming days in Paris in 2023
Paris has long been a muse for filmmakers worldwide. Its iconic landmarks and distinctive streets have served as the backdrop for countless cinematic masterpieces. From romantic comedies set along the Seine to gritty crime dramas in the bustling arrondissements, Paris's allure on the silver screen is undeniable. Directors flock to capture its timeless beauty, its rich history, and its vibrant culture, making Paris an integral part of cinematic storytelling for even more generations to come.
A trend that has been emerging in recent years, film tourism, which consists of choosing holiday destinations according to the filming locations of famous movies, is gaining momentum. It allows visitors to live a special experience by immersing oneself in one’s favorite series or movies.
**According to the CNC (National Centre for Cinema and the Moving Image) French fiction is a lever for tourism: **
•92% of foreign tourists remember seeing at least one drama (film or series) filmed in France as Emily in Paris or Lupin
•80% of tourists exposed to French movies or series say that they have made them want to visit France
One of the most influencial movie shot in Paris is Jean-Pierre Jeunet's Amelie, due back in cinemas on 24 July 2024 for its 23rd anniversary. A film that 78% of foreign tourists visiting France say they have watched.
•Filming for season 4 of Emily in Paris was shot before the Olympic Games, with the first part to be released on 15 August 2024 and the second part on 12 September 2024.
•Paris will be the setting for another American series with the shooting of Étoile, a drama produced by Amazon and created by the duo Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino (The Marvelous Mrs Maisel). Filming will take place before and after the Olympic Games, for release on Prime Video in 2025.
•The filming of the latest instalment of Mission Impossible, to be released in May 2025. Stunts with Tom Cruise were filmed in various locations of Paris in spring 2024, from the Grand Palais and the Eiffel Tower to the Trocadero esplanade and the Opéra Garnier...
