Paris, je t'aime · Filming location
Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Denis
In the story · Faubourg Saint-Denis segment (10e)
Tom Tykwer's segment: a phone call from Francine (Natalie Portman) sends blind Thomas racing back through their whole romance in a torrent of images along this street, from their first meeting to her drama-school rehearsals. The long, loud faubourg of kebab shops, Indian grocers and covered passages between the Porte Saint-Denis and Gare du Nord is the segment's true star.
Where to stay nearby
Stay a 1-min walk from hereMap with prices from several sites · distance: OpenStreetMap
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Where to stand for the photo
From the Passage Brady corner, shoot south down the street so the 17th-century arch of the Porte Saint-Denis closes the view; the meeting scenes were shot around nearby Rue Gabriel-Laumain.
Getting there
- Address: Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis, 75010 Paris
- Nearest metro: Strasbourg–Saint-Denis (L4/L8/L9)
- Access
- Public space
Public sources (4)
Sources found on October 21, 2026.
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From other stories, nearby
- Gare de l'EstAmélie250 m away · 3 min on foot
- Gare du NordThe Bourne Identity510 m away · 7 min on foot
- Gare du NordFunny Face510 m away · 7 min on foot
- Lulu la NantaiseEmily in Paris670 m away · 9 min on foot
Where to eat nearby
Bouillon Chartier Gare de l'Est
220 m away · 3 min on foottraditional bouillon€Chartier's third Paris bouillon (2022): low-priced French classics by Gare de l'Est
Terminus Nord
400 m away · 5 min on footFrench brasserie€€Art Deco brasserie facing Gare du Nord since 1925, redesigned in 2019
Chez Michel
470 m away · 6 min on footFrench bistro€€Breton-rooted bistro near Gare du Nord with seafood-led dishes; closed on Sunday and at Saturday lunch
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
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