The King Is Dancing (2000)

Montfort-l'Amaury, France

Flamboyant Gothic church of Montfort-l'Amaury, located in Yvelines, famous for its remarkable collection of Renaissance stained glass windows.

The scene : In the first few minutes, once Lully is injured: Louis XIV comes to bow before the remains of his mother, Anne of Austria.

Versailles, France

Former royal residence of Louis XIV near Paris, masterpiece of French classical architecture (Le Vau, Hardouin-Mansart, Le Nôtre), listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The scene : The Hall of Mirrors and the Grove of the Rocks at the Palace of Versailles serve as the backdrop for the court of the Sun King.

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 : The castle and its gardens serve as a sumptuous backdrop for the court festivities and performances recreated in the film.

Champs-sur-Marne, France

Classic château from the early 18th century by the Marne, featuring rococo decorations and a restored French-style park. Designed by architects Pierre Bullet and Jean-Baptiste Bullet de Chamblain, it is classified as a historical monument.

The scene : The Château de Champs-sur-Marne provides ceremonial interiors for the recreation of the court.

Senlis, France

The scene : The buildings of Saint-Vincent high school in Senlis serve as the backdrop for the film.

Villers-la-Ville, Belgium

Vast ruins of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1146 in Walloon Brabant, among the most impressive in Belgium.

The scene : The ruins of the Villers Abbey serve as the backdrop for scenes in the film.