The French Revolution (1989)

Tarascon, France

The scene : Exterior scenes at the Bastille

Chantilly, France

Domain and castle of Chantilly, located in Oise, which houses the Condé museum. Built in several phases, from the late 14th century to the 1880s, it is protected as a historical monument, by classification and registration.

Chantilly, France

Versailles, France

Former residence of the kings of France in Versailles, a masterpiece of French classicism, now a museum and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The work initiated in 1661 involved Louis Le Vau, Jules Hardouin-Mansart, and André Le Nôtre.

Maisons-Laffitte, France

Bona, France

The scene : The Battle of Valmy

Vincennes, France

The scene : Scenes in the Temple prison

Paris, France

The scene : Scenes at the Tuileries Palace

Maincy, France

Baroque castle from the 17th century built for Nicolas Fouquet by Le Vau, Le Brun, and Le Nôtre; its splendor directly inspired the construction of Versailles.

The scene : Scenes at the Palace of Versailles

Nucourt, France

The scene : Scenes at the Bastille (reconstructed in a miniature model)

Nucourt, France

Gothic church founded in 1175 and classified as a historical monument, Saint-Quentin stands apart from the village of Nucourt — a location that makes it a sought-after backdrop for filmmakers. It has appeared in La Révolution française by Robert Enrico (1989), 15 ans et demi (2008) and the two OSS 117 films by Michel Hazanavicius (2006 and 2009).

Écouen, France

Renaissance Castle of Val-d'Oise, housing the national museum of the Renaissance. Its construction dates back to 1540 and was entrusted to Jean Bullant and Jean Goujon; the building is classified as a historical monument.

Fontainebleau, France

The Royal Castle of Fontainebleau, a residence of French sovereigns from the 12th to the 19th century, located in Seine-et-Marne, is a vast complex listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Marked by Renaissance architecture, it is classified as a historical monument and houses a museum.