Many of the greatest film-makers have used the legendary city of Paris as a backdrop for their work. This guide takes us to some of the most famous and also some lesser-known sets in the city, neighbourhood by neighbourhood to facilitate visits. This illustrated guide completed by QR (quick response) codes to see all the film trailers, takes the reader to bars, restaurants, hotels, boutiques, galleries and theatres that have been used in films. The text includes anecdotes and fun ideas to discover Paris as seen on the big screen. Some ideas: Rent a stuffed fox for an escapade like Midnight in Paris; Shop at Amelie Poulain s market; Train to shoot where Nikita did; Have a drink in Inglorious Basterd's Bistro; Walk in Marie-Antoinette's shoes at the Hotel de Soubise. AUTHOR: Beatrice Billon has been an advertising director at one of the largest international agencies for the past twenty years. She is passionate about cinema and started her career at Studio Magazine. She takes advantage of her many international trips to visit cinema scenes that she has dreamed of, and seen on the big screen. Barbara Boespflug is the director of the entertainment at of the biggest media agencies in Paris. She works in cinema, video, music, shows and television that she has always been fascinated by the cinema; she uses time off to discover film locations around the world, where cult films have been made. Pierre-Olivier Signe is a photographer specialising in cinema, concerts and travel photography. He has a degree in cinematography and has trained as a graphic artist. For the past 25 years, he has photographed the stars at the Cannes and Deauville film festivals. Stanislas Potie is a free-lance art director who has worked in the music industry for the past 20 years. SELLING POINTS: ? Paris is the number one tourist destination in the world. What better reason to visit this beautiful and engaging city, than to discover some of the best-known film locations? ? QR codes to see all the film trailers 100 colour illustrations
