Two Men in Town (1973)

Paris, France

Former prison cell of the 11th arrondissement of Paris (1836-1974), demolished and replaced by the square of la Roquette. It was built in 1830 by the architects François-Christian Gau and Hippolyte Le Bas.

The scene : 8 minThe establishment serves as the "Maison Centrale de Pontoise": we see the chief guard Cazeneuve arrive, the inmates uprising, and then Gino Strabliggi crossing the gates, determined to start anew.

Montpellier, France

Printing workshop on Rue Glaize, in Montpellier. It is listed as a historical monument.

The scene : 33 minThe Montpellier printing house where Gino now works, and where a young woman comes to invite him for a bike ride.

Montpellier, France

Palais de justice de Montpellier, a neoclassical building from the 19th century with a columned portico, located at the top of Rue Foch. It was designed by architects Pierre Abric and Simon Levesville, and is listed as a historical monument.

The scene : 1 hr 23 minCazeneuve arrives at his new position in court; it is also the setting for the trial in which Gino is sentenced to death.

Montpellier, France

A large pedestrian square in the heart of Montpellier, nicknamed "the Egg" for its shape, dominated by the Opéra Comédie and the fountain of the Three Graces. The Opéra Comédie was designed by architect Joseph Cassien-Bernard and is classified and registered as a historic monument.

The scene : 1 hr 26 minAn aerial pan sweeps across the large city square.

Paris, France

Street in the 11th arrondissement of Paris that ran alongside the former prison of Petite-Roquette.

The scene : Head guard Germain Cazeneuve (Jean Gabin) walks along the high prison wall.

Saint-Cyr-l'École, France

Street of Saint-Cyr-l'École, in Yvelines.

The scene : Cazeneuve's car comes out of Doctor Vaillant Street before speeding towards Versailles.

Saint-Cyr-l'École, France

Avenue de Saint-Cyr-l'École, in the Yvelines.

The scene : Cazeneuve's car drives down Pierre-Curie Avenue towards Versailles.

Marly-le-Roi, France

Avenue of the Marly-le-Roi state forest, formerly a royal hunting forest of Yvelines.

The scene : Finally free, Gino walks under the trees with his companion.

Meaux, France

Quay along the Marne in Meaux, Seine-et-Marne.

The scene : Cazeneuve arrives in Meaux driving his Peugeot 404.

Meaux, France

Daily premises of La Marne, Jean-Bureau square in Meaux, in Seine-et-Marne.

The scene : Germain Cazeneuve parks his Peugeot 404 at the foot of the building where Gino Strabliggi is employed.

Meaux, France

Railway station of Meaux, in Seine-et-Marne.

The scene : The train station is that of Pontoise in the railway scenes.

Montpellier, France

Main railway station of Montpellier, in Hérault.

The scene : Germain descends from the train upon his arrival in Montpellier.

Celles, France

Artificial lake of Hérault, famous for its red lands (ruffes) and volcanic landscapes, near Celles.

The scene : A picnic scene takes place by the lake.

Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, France

Medieval bridge from the early 12th century spanning the Hérault in the gorges near Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, classified as a World Heritage site under the Pilgrim Routes of Santiago de Compostela. It is a masonry bridge classified and registered as a historical monument.

The scene : The swimming scene was filmed at the foot of the old bridge.

Montpellier, France

The oldest medical faculty in the Western world still in operation (founded in the 12th century), located in an old monastery in Montpellier. It is classified as a historical monument.

The scene : The camera descends from the sky towards a monumental gateway, from which a stream of students emerges, Frédéric Cazeneuve among them.

Montpellier, France

Street of the historic center of Montpellier.

The scene : Frédéric Cazeneuve and his friend ride up the street on a moped.

Montpellier, France

Porte du Peyrou, triumphal arch of Montpellier erected at the end of the 17th century in glory of Louis XIV, at the head of the promenade du Peyrou.

The scene : The two teenagers on a moped pass by the Arc de Triomphe.

Montpellier, France

Hotel particulier of the rue des Trésoriers de la Bourse, in the historic center of Montpellier. Built in 1700 by the architect Giral, it is classified as a historical monument.

The scene : Frédéric Cazeneuve and his friend park their moped in front of the family house.

Meaux, France

Rue de Meaux, in Seine-et-Marne.

The scene : After the car accident, Gino and Cazeneuve find themselves in this street, not far from Sophie’s flower shop.

Montpellier, France

Street of the historic center of Montpellier, near the Saint-Pierre Cathedral. The Saint-Pierre Cathedral, built in 1364, is a minor basilica classified as a historical monument of Gothic architecture.

The scene : A view taken from above: Gino's car ascends an ancient alley.

Montpellier, France

17th century private mansion located on the Place de la Canourgue, in the historic center of Montpellier. It is listed as a historical monument.

The scene : The building serves as the location where Gino must regularly check in. It is also here that Cazeneuve and he have a discussion in a car.

Montpellier, France

Rue du centre de Montpellier. It is a Protestant temple built in 1882, listed in the General Inventory of Cultural Heritage.

The scene : Marcel's car descends the slope towards an underground parking.

Montpellier, France

Quay of the Tanners' district, along the Verdanson, in Montpellier.

The scene : Around 22 minutes: Marcel and his gang arrive at their hideout by car; the police will burst in later.

Montpellier, France

Building on Avenue Jean-Mermoz, in the Antigone district of Montpellier.

The scene : The building houses the bank agency where Lucie works, as well as the junkyard on rue des Pradiers.

Montpellier, France

Residential area around Rue du Truel, in the north of Montpellier.

The scene : Gino's apartment in Montpellier is located in this complex.

Boulogne-Billancourt, France

Canal Factory, formerly known as the Studios de Boulogne, is a complex of filming studios located in Boulogne-Billancourt, between Avenue Jean-Baptiste-Clément and Rue de Silly, and is one of the historic landmarks of French cinema. Founded in 1941 and long operated by the Société française de production (SFP), it has hosted countless film and television shoots. Acquired by the Canal+ group, it was renovated and renamed "Canal Factory" in 2016. The site now includes five filming stages and remains an active production complex.

The scene : Interior scenes were filmed at the Boulogne studios (then SFP).