The Jackpot! (1991)

Paris, France

Palace on Avenue Hoche, near the Arc de Triomphe, opened in 1928 in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. Built by Louis Duhayon, this palace displays a marked Art Deco style.

The scene : 1 hr 7 minAt night, Hélène follows the instructions from an envelope left at the hotel's reception to meet a mysterious stranger.

Saint-Hilarion, France

Neoclassical style castle built at the end of the 19th century in Saint-Hilarion, in the Yvelines, surrounded by a large park. Designed by architect René Sergent, assisted by landscape architect Achille Duchêne, it is listed as a historic monument.

The scene : At night, in the courtyard: François crawls under Sarkis's car to hide a transmitter.

Paris, France

Hotel particulier on the quai Anatole-France, in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, facing the Seine and the Tuileries Garden.

The scene : The building and its rooftop terrace serve as housing for Vanessa, the escort, by the Seine.

Évry-Courcouronnes, France

The scene : It is at the counter of this café, on the side of Pierre-Mendès-France square, that Simon approaches Hélène for the first time.

Évry-Courcouronnes, France

Agora Media Library, in the heart of the urban center of Évry, in Essonne.

The scene : The library of the Agora shopping center serves as a workplace for the character Hélène.

Épinay-sur-Seine, France

Footbridge spanning the tracks in Épinay-sur-Seine, between rue Saint-Marc and rue de l'Avenir.

The scene : During a tail, François's son stops on the bridge on his motorcycle and taunts his father, stuck in the car, by daring him to follow.

Saint-Denis, France

The scene : After following him relentlessly, François finds Julien under a shed, amidst a group of rappers.

Garches, France

The scene : This house in Garches serves as the exterior of the Voisin family's home.

Suresnes, France

Public high school of Suresnes, in Hauts-de-Seine. Founded in 1927, it is classified and registered as a historic monument, recognized as heritage of the 20th century and well listed in the General Inventory of Cultural Heritage.

The scene : Brief scene: François comes out and joins his vehicle after the teaching staff informs him that his son has been skipping classes for three weeks.

Paris, France

Part of the boulevard de la Chapelle under the elevated metro, at the level of the Barbès-Rochechouart station.

The scene : Emerging from an oriental souk, François and Hélène, who believed they were held captive in Maghreb, discover that they are actually in Paris, in front of the Barbès subway station.

Châtillon, France

The scene : The used vehicle lot where Simon is employed.

Paris, France

Parisian palace of Avenue Kléber (16th arrondissement), inaugurated in 1925, renowned for its bar and panoramic terrace. The establishment occupies number 17 on Avenue Kléber.

The scene : François returns to retrieve the small transmitter he had placed under the chassis of the German spy's car, which is parked in front of the establishment.

Paris, France

Street near the Arc de Triomphe and the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, in the 8th arrondissement. Laid out in 1825, it is one of the historical thoroughfares of the area.

The scene : At night: Sarkis's henchmen force François and Hélène to get into a car; positioned in front of 15, Albert opens fire for a few seconds, enough to free François.

Paris, France

Parisian music hall opened in 1869 on rue Richer, in the 9th arrondissement, famous for its spectacular variety shows. A registered historical monument, it features a distinctive Art Deco style.

The scene : The famous cabaret hosts one of the final scenes of the film.

Briis-sous-Forges, France

Service area of the A10 motorway, located in the municipality of Briis-sous-Forges, in Essonne.

The scene : The restaurant at a highway rest area serves as the setting for a scene in the film.

Malakoff, France

The scene : The commune of Malakoff is among the filming locations in the Île-de-France region for the film.

Paris 10e, France

19th-century canal connecting the Villette basin to the Seine, partly vaulted under the boulevards of the eastern Paris. It was created in 1805.

The scene : A filming report places a scene of the film in the Saint-Martin canal area, without more precise location.