Musée des Arts Forains

Midnight in Paris · Filming location

Musée des Arts Forains

In the story · The fairground party

The 1920s party where Gil joins his new friends among old merry-go-rounds and fairground rides was filmed in this private museum of fairground art, set in the former wine warehouses of Bercy. It is also where Gil confronts Hemingway.

Where to stay nearby

Stay a 2-min walk from here

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Things to do

Midnight in Paris: a tour linked to the story

Walking tour · from Place Henri-Mondor (Odéon) · about 2 h 30 min · Guide in French or English

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Where to stand for the photo

Inside, shoot a carousel in motion with a slow shutter so the painted horses blur under the lights.

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Getting there

  • Address: 53 Avenue des Terroirs de France, 75012 Paris
  • Nearest metro: Cour Saint-Émilion (L14)
Access
Visits mainly on booked guided tours: check before you go
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Sources found on October 21, 2026.

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  • The real filming location
  • A place standing in for it
  • Inspired by the story

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Every place checked against public sources

Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides

We always say if it is:

  • The real filming location
  • A place standing in for it
  • Inspired by the story