The Man in the Iron Mask (1998)

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 : 6 minThe palace of King Louis XIV: D'Artagnan summons Porthos and Aramis there at the behest of the sovereign.

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.

The scene : 22 minThe courtyard of the castle depicts Paris: the revolt of the starving people against Louis XIV, followed by the king's ride with his musketeers towards the prison where Philippe tries to escape.

Pierrefonds, France

The Château de Pierrefonds is an impressive fortress located in Oise, Picardy, at the heart of the commune of Pierrefonds. Built at the end of the 14th century (around 1397) for Louis d'Orléans, brother of King Charles VI, it was designed as a stronghold defending the outskirts of Paris. Dismantled by order of Richelieu after a siege in 1617, it remained in ruins for over two centuries, becoming in the 19th century a 'romantic ruin' much sought after. From 1857, Napoleon III entrusted its restoration to architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, who created a very personal reinterpretation of medieval architecture, resembling more of an idealized reconstruction than faithful restoration; the construction was interrupted in 1885, leaving some facilities unfinished. Today, owned by the State and managed by the Centre des monuments nationaux, the building is a major example of neo-medieval architecture and an emblematic testimony to Viollet-le-Duc's vision.

The scene : 1 hr 16 minThe arrival of D'Artagnan and Porthos in Paris; Porthos heads towards a tavern with girls while D'Artagnan goes to gather news.

Paris, France

Gothic cathedral located on the Île de la Cité in Paris, built between the 12th and 14th centuries, it is one of the most visited monuments in France. The architects Jean Ravy, Jehan de Chelles, Pierre de Chelles, Pierre de Montreuil, and Raymond du Temple oversaw its construction, which features elements of radiant Gothic and early Gothic art.

Carantec, France

A 16th-century maritime fort built on a rocky islet in the bay of Morlaix, in Brittany, which long served as a state prison. Classified as a historical monument.