Amélie's Paris

See Paris through the eyes of the cult-classic film, Le Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain. Explore the city and discover the iconic locations shown in the film.

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Lamarck - Caulaincourt

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The famous metro station and its stairway where Amélie drops off after a whirl-wind balade with the blind man.

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Place du Tertre

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A gathering of all the portrait artists in Montmartre.

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Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre

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The famous church that sits on top of the hill. Stunning in its limestone on the outside and beauty on the inside. Sarah's tip: if you are visiting and want to explore more, be sure to have some euros on hand so you can visit the dome. Be aware, there are no elevators and some almost 300 steps await you, but it is well-deserved.

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Square Louise Michel

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Where Amélie places her infamous phone call to Nino to lead him on the chase for his photo albums.

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Au Marché de la Butte

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Also known as the l’épicerie Collignon in the film, this is a working superette that sells fruits & vegetables when not moonlighting in films.

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Fotoautomat

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The photobooth where Amélie takes pictures of herself to use in the scavenger hunt for Nino. You'll want to stop and get your photo taken at this photobooth.

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Studio 28

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The cinema from the opening scene where Amélie is watching an old film.

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Café des Deux Moulins

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The restaurant where Amélie works at during the course of the movie.

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Abbesses

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One of the metro stations featured throughout the film. Pro tip: if you are exiting out of this station, you'll want to take the elevator, regardless of the number of people waiting. This is the deepest metro station in Paris with 285 steps.

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Gare de l'Est

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One of the train stations that Amélie travels through during the duration of the film.

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Canal Saint-Martin

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Along one of the locks, we see Amélie skip stones from the bridge. Also, a pretty cool area to check out if you have time.

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Au Clown de la République

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The costume shop where Amélie goes to get her masked costume for her photos.

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Pont des Arts

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The bridge where Amélie has her lightbulb moment in the film where she realizes she wants to help people.

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Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris

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The church in the opening scenes where Amélie and her mother go to pray (Amélie for a baby brother).

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Le Verre à Pied

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The restaurant where Amélie watches Dominique Bretodeau after he discovers his boy of lost memories in a phonebooth.

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Sarah Latrille

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Bonjour! I'm Sarah, a French-American and first-time mum who fell in love with the beauty and charm of Paris over 24 years ago. I absolutely love helping others experience Paris the way locals do. My goal is to show you the Paris that I fell in love with, the city that most tourists never see—the hidden gems of both the city and the Île-de-France region. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or settling in with your family, I’m here to guide you through the city's best-kept secrets, ensuring you feel at home and get the most out of your Parisian adventure ! We'll be a good fit if you're looking for: - A unique perspective of Paris beyond the typical tourist traps. - An authentic, off-the-beaten-path side of Paris that many visitors miss. - Insights and tips to ensure a smooth, enjoyable time in the city,

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