Netflix launched a new series recently, Lupin, which was adapted from the classic french detective novel "Arsène Lupin". Although there are only 5 episodes at present, it has shown many different beautiful places in France. While watching the series, it makes us feel like we are traveling in France. Now, just let's go traveling in France and discover french beauty with Lupin.
Louvre Museum is one of the main characters in the first episode of the series. With the shiny Pyramid at night, nobody knows an intelligent thief is also coming for Marie Anthony's diamond necklace.
In this episode, we can not only see the famous Mona Lisa, but also the gallery of the Louvre and the secret entrance.
Address: Musée du Louvre 75058 Paris CEDEX 01
Transportation: Metro line 1, 7, Palais-Royal - Musée du Louvre station
Of course, Assane, the main actor, lives in a house with a beautiful view, as all the movie heroes. The apartment of Assane is next to Anvers Square where we can see the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur from his window.
Address: 10 bis Avenue Trudaine, 75009 Paris
Transportation: Metro line 2, Anvers station
Just like a person with a superpower, Assane can run and jump on Paris roofs and won't fall down.
Do you know that 70% of Paris roofs are gray? The gray roofs are one of the masterpieces of Georges Eugène Haussmann and now, it becomes one of the characteristics of Paris.
The shop of Assane's best friend is at Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen. Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen is a local market which is famous for decorations and antiques goods.
The Market is huge, it covers an area of 7 hectares. It's a good place to shop, however, there are many thieves here, be careful of your belongings when you come here.
Address: 99 Rue des Rosiers 93400 Saint-Ouen
Transportation: Metro line 4, Porte de Clignancourt station
How dare is Assane! He arranges a meeting with the daughter of the necklace owner in Jardin du Luxembourg after he stole the necklace. Instead of choosing somewhere hidden, Assane chooses a public and beautiful park. for the meeting. In this scene, Assane dresses as a delivery staff to escape from the police.
Address: 15 Rue de Vaugirard, 75006 Paris
Transportation: Metro line 4, 10, Odéon station / RER B, Luxembourg station
Rivoli Street is a commercial street from Louvre to the Marais district. In this scene, Assane pretends to be a police to trick an old, rich woman and then steals her jewelry.
Pont des Arts is also famous as “Love lock bridge”. While walking on this bridge, Assane recalls the past and gives the book "Arsène Lupin" to his son.
Pont des Arts is a pedestrian bridge in Paris. It links the Institut de France and the central square of the Palais du Louvre.
Address: Pont des Arts, 75006 Paris
Transportation: Metro line 7, Pont Neuf station
The last episode stops at Etretat, where Assane travels with his family. Etretat is a famous tourist place in the Normandy region of Northwestern France which is renowned for the coastal scenery.
Author - Yun-Fan
Photograph - O'bon Paris & Netflix