2 Alone in Paris (2008) filming locations

Montmartre, Paris, France

Esplanade of the Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur, at the top of the Montmartre hill. The basilica itself, built since 1875 by the architect Paul Abadie in the neo-Byzantine and neo-Roman styles, is a classified historical monument.

The scene : 28 min — Desperate, Gervais runs on the deserted forecourt of the basilica (≈ 28 min).

Paris 5e, France

The scene : 32 min — Curtis's single-seater race goes through the Latin Quarter (≈ 32 min 31).

Paris 5e, France

Steep street of the Latin Quarter, on the Montagne Sainte-Geneviève, one of the oldest roads on the left bank.

The scene : 32 min — Curtis races down the sloping street in a monowheel (≈ 32 min 38).

Paris 5e, France

Place du 5e dominated by the Panthéon, the necropolis of great men. The Panthéon was built starting in 1758 by architects Jacques-Germain Soufflot, Jean-Baptiste Rondelet, and Maximilien Brébion, and exhibits a neoclassical architectural style classified as a historical monument.

The scene : 32 min — Curtis is driving a single-seater on the square (≈ 32 min 52).

Paris 5e, France

The scene : 32 min — Continuation of the single-seater race in the Latin Quarter (≈ 32 min 34).

Paris 17e, France

The scene : Hidden inside a fake palm tree, Gervais tries to tail Curtis — without success.

Paris 17e, France

The scene : The chase of the "palm tree": Gervais is following Curtis down the boulevard.

Paris 17e, France

The scene : Continuation of the chase involving the fake palm tree in the 17th arrondissement.

Paris 17e, France

The scene : Again, Gervais' palm tree race behind Curtis, near the Étoile.

Paris 17e, France

The scene : Curtis speeds off while dragging the vending machine behind his vehicle.

Paris 9e, France

The scene : Curtis is always hauling the distributor at a brisk pace near the Opera.

Paris 9e, France

The scene : Curtis's vehicle overturns, scattering bills across the pavement behind the Opera.

Asnières-sur-Seine, France

Municipal skating rink of the Courtilles sector, at the boundary of Asnières-sur-Seine and Gennevilliers.

The scene : In the opening, Gervais and his team play a curling match.

Paris 17e, France

The scene : Posted in front of the sign, Gervais watches for Curtis in the hope of getting his hands on him.

Paris 17e, France

The scene : Curtis gets out of a taxi right in front of the sign.

Paris 5e, France

The scene : In hiding, Gervais is surprised by Curtis and takes off in pursuit.

Paris 5e, France

Open-air market of Place Monge, in the Latin Quarter.

The scene : Gervais chases Curtis running through the market at Place Monge.

Paris 9e, France

The scene : The foot chase of Gervais behind Curtis continues.

Paris 9e, France

The scene : Gervais is still chasing after Curtis in the 9th.

Paris 17e, France

The scene : Gervais chases Curtis running along the boulevard.

Paris 17e, France

The scene : The foot chase continues down this small street.

Paris 17e, France

Avant 1970, la place portait le nom de place de l'Étoile.

The scene : Gervais bursts onto the square running and discovers the city completely deserted.

Paris 8e, France

The most famous avenue in Paris, connecting the Concorde to the Étoile.

The scene : Gervais walks down the completely empty avenue without understanding.

Paris 8e, France

Brasserie institution of the Champs-Élysées (1899), classified, a prominent venue of Tout-Paris. Built by architect Édouard François, it is well listed in the General Inventory of Cultural Heritage.

The scene : Panicking at finding himself alone in a deserted capital, Gervais turns the terrace upside down.

Paris 10e, France

Neoclassical church from the 10th, dominating the Cavaillé-Coll square, Franz-Liszt place. Built in 1844 by Jacques Ignace Hittorff and Jean-Baptiste Lepère, it is a classified historical monument.

The scene : Frantically, Gervais tries to force open the door of the deserted church.

Paris 2e, France

The scene : Gervais, panicked, crosses a lifeless capital.

Paris 2e, France

The scene : Gervais, panicking, crosses a deserted capital before diving into an underground access.

Paris 1er, France

The largest underground train station in Europe, a hub for RER and metro in the heart of Paris. Created in 1979, it is recognized as remarkable contemporary architecture.

The scene : The completely abandoned underground docks.

Paris 12e, France

Large Parisian train station (12th) with the clock and Train Bleu, a terminal heading southeast. A railway station built in 1847 by Marius Toudoire, it is a listed historical monument. It is the second busiest train station in Paris and also houses an underground station served by the RER.

The scene : Gervais runs through the deserted platforms of the train station.

Paris 18e, France

The scene : Gervais runs desperately through the deserted city.

Paris 18e, France

The scene : Gervais runs across the deserted boulevard.

Paris 8e, France

One of the two monumental fountains of the Place de la Concorde (1840).

The scene : Perched on the edge of the fountain, Gervais addresses an absent crowd.

Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France

Marché Malik, one of the markets of the Saint-Ouen Flea Market, the largest flea market in the world.

The scene : In a deserted hall of the Flea Market, Gervais calls out to an absent crowd with a megaphone.

Paris 17e, France

The scene : Gervais serves himself flowers in a shop where no one is left.

Paris 20e, France

Picturesque street with small houses in the Campagne district of Paris, in the 20th arrondissement. Created in 1911, it is a private street.

The scene : Gervais parks his vehicle in this alley.

Paris 20e, France

The scene : Gervais leaves flowers at the doorstep of his friend Juliette; the scene returns at 34 minutes.

Paris 8e, France

Musée des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris, Beaux-Arts building on Winston-Churchill Avenue (1900). A work by architect Charles Girault erected for the World's Fair, it has been listed as a historic monument since 1975.

The scene : Gervais exits the police station upon hearing the engine of a racing car.

Paris 7e, France

Monumental bridge over the Seine, built for the 1900 World's Fair and adorned with golden sculptures; classified as a historical monument.

The scene : From the top of the structure, Gervais catches sight of the single-seater racing car speeding down below.

Paris 12e, France

The scene : Curtis zooms by in a single-seater on the docks of the right bank.

Paris 8e, France

The scene : Curtis drives through the structure at full speed behind the wheel of his single-seater.

Paris 5e, France

The scene : Curtis's single-seater speeds through the Latin Quarter.

Paris 5e, France

Way of the 5th arrondissement passing at the foot of the former Sainte-Geneviève abbey and the Henri-IV high school. It runs alongside the former monastery that occupied this site before its destruction.

The scene : Curtis continues his race in a single-seater near the Pantheon.

Paris 5e, France

The scene : Curtis's single-seater continues its wild race.

Paris 1er, France

The scene : Curtis rides his single-seater and leaves a canvas for the antiquarian; the scene returns at 1 hour 20 minutes 14.

Paris 4e, France

Street running alongside the Centre Georges-Pompidou (Beaubourg), in the 4th. It was designed by the Atelier Canal and Louis Tavernier.

The scene : Curtis cuts a ventilation duct at the Centre Pompidou and injures himself.

Saint-Denis, France

This national stadium of Saint-Denis, also known as the Olympic Stadium, hosts football and rugby union matches. It is the work of architects Michel Macary, Aymeric Zublena, and Michel Regembal.

The scene : Alone on the lawn of a deserted enclosure, Curtis kicks a ball.

Paris 1er, France

Grand Lyric Theatre of Place du Châtelet (1862). Designed by Gabriel Davioud, it is registered as a historical monument. The hall hosts operas and musicals as well as concerts, recitals, and dance.

The scene : Gervais chases Curtis across the rooftops of the building.

Paris 1er, France

The scene : Gervais finds Curtis and sets off in pursuit of him.

Paris 5e, France

The scene : The foot chase resumes in this alley with stairs.

Paris 5e, France

The scene : Gervais chases Curtis running across the square.

Paris 5e, France

The scene : The foot chase continues near the arenas of Lutetia.

Paris 7e, France

The Eiffel Tower, a 330 m iron lady erected by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Exposition, on the Champ-de-Mars. Designed by Stéphen Sauvestre, this lattice and observation tower is classified as a historic monument.

The scene : Curtis set up his camp at the very top of the monument.

Paris 10e, France

Neighborhood bar in the 10th arrondissement, at the corner of Alibert and Bichat streets, near the Canal Saint-Martin.

The scene : Gervais and Curtis take their place at a table on the terrace.

Falaise, France

Norman motorway connecting the A28 (Sées) to Caen, crossing the plain between Argentan and Falaise.

The scene : Highway scenes with Curtis and Gervais.

Marseille, France

Historic port of Marseille, founded by the Greeks around 600 BC, the heart of the Phocean city.

The scene : Aerial view of the port.

Paris 1er, France

A place located between the Louvre and the Tuileries Garden, housing the Carrousel Arch.

The scene : View from the Carrousel bridge.

Paris 10e, France

The scene : At about 36 minutes: planted in the middle of the intersection, Curtis listens intently to the messages that Gervais broadcasts over the loudspeakers.

Paris 10e, France

The scene : Around 36 minutes: stopped in the middle of the intersection, Curtis listens attentively to the messages broadcast by Gervais.

Paris 12e, France

Paris Zoological Park, located in the Bois de Vincennes, recognizable by its Grand Artificial Rock, inaugurated in 1934.

The scene : At about 2 minutes: Curtis has taken his place at the top of the Grand Rock; the park appears repeatedly.

Paris 12e, France

The scene : Gervais, in the car, spots Curtis perched at the top of the Grand Rock of the zoo.

Paris 10e, France

The scene : At around 37 minutes: Curtis rushes on foot towards Gervais's wedding.

Paris 7e, France

The scene : Curtis arrives at the location where the police have taken position.

Paris 7e, France

The scene : Curtis crosses to the other side of the street and notices the ATM embedded beneath a window.

Paris 7e, France

The scene : Curtis attaches the cable of his device to the ATM.

Paris 7e, France

The scene : Curtis takes off like a shot, tearing the vending machine that he drags behind his vehicle.

Paris 7e, France

The scene : Curtis bolts out of there, the ATM ripped off and dragging behind him.

Paris 6e, France

Large French garden in the 6th arrondissement, surrounding the Luxembourg Palace (seat of the Senate).

The scene : In the deserted public garden, Gervais calls in vain to an absent crowd.

4 boulevard Marguerite-de-Rochechouart (Paris 18th)

Paris 18e, France

This building in Barbès housed the historic Tati store, the Parisian discount brand recognizable by its pink checkered pattern.

The scene : Gervais leaves the department store after realizing that there are neither buyers nor sellers left.