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Gigi (1958)

Where Gigi says it takes place, and where it was really shot.

Paris in 1900 was shot in real Paris, but the beach weekend was a Los Angeles beach and the big Maxim's scene was rebuilt on a soundstage

Scenes and places

Honoré in the Bois de Boulogne (1900)

Honoré strolls the Bois de Boulogne and tells us that in Paris marriage is not the only option for wealthy young men. He is talking about his nephew Gaston, who is bored with everything.

Set in Bois de Boulogne — The park where Honoré Lachaille opens the film by talking about Paris and his bored nephew Gaston. Google Maps · Apple Maps

A large park on the western edge of Paris, a fashionable place for a stroll around 1900.

Filmed at Bois de Boulogne — Opening scene filmed in the park, per the film's location list. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Gaston and the skating instructor (1900)

Gaston discovers his mistress is seeing her skating instructor and humiliates her in public. She answers with a fake suicide attempt, and the gossip of Paris takes over.

Set in Ice-skating rink, Paris — Gaston's latest mistress turns out to be having an affair with her ice-skating instructor.

A skating rink in Paris; the film's credits thank the Palais de Glace.

The weekend at Trouville (1900)

Gigi wins a card bet and Gaston has to take her and her grandmother to the seaside. While Gaston and Gigi play on the beach, Honoré and Madame Alvarez run into each other and recall their old affair.

Set in Trouville seaside — Gaston loses a card bet and takes Gigi and her grandmother to the seaside for the weekend.

A Normandy seaside resort, recreated for the film on a Californian beach.

Filmed at Venice Beach, Los Angeles — Beach scene standing in for Trouville was shot at Venice Beach in California. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Gigi's debut at Maxim's (1900)

Gigi plays the perfect courtesan, and that is exactly what upsets Gaston. Under the stares of the whole room he gives her an emerald bracelet and grows more uncomfortable, until Honoré's remark about her sends him over the edge.

Set in Maxim's — Gaston takes Gigi to the famous Belle Epoque restaurant. Google Maps · Apple Maps

The Art Nouveau restaurant on Rue Royale, famous for its mirrored walls.

Filmed at Maxim's, Rue Royale — A signature scene was filmed on location at Maxim's; the scene was later reshot with the restaurant recreated on a soundstage in California. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Gaston wanders the dark streets (1900)

Gaston has dragged Gigi home in tears and does not know what to do with himself. He walks the dark streets of Paris in silence.

Set in Paris streets at night — After taking Gigi home in tears, Gaston walks the dark streets of Paris in silence.

A small tree-lined square in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, listed among the film's Paris locations.

Filmed at Place de Furstemberg — The French location list names Place de Furstemberg in the 6th arrondissement; which scene was shot there is not stated, so the link is an inference. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Back to the Bois de Boulogne (1900)

The film returns to Honoré in the Bois de Boulogne, where he addresses us once more.

Set in Bois de Boulogne — The park where the film began. Google Maps · Apple Maps

The same park as the opening scene.

Filmed at Bois de Boulogne — Same park as the opening scene. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Filmed at Jardin des Tuileries — Paris gardens and parks Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Jardin du Luxembourg — Paris gardens and parks Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Parc Monceau — Paris gardens and parks Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Musée Jacquemart-André — Interior of a grand Paris house Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Pont Alexandre III — Paris bridge Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Place du Palais-Bourbon — Paris square Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Champ de Mars / Eiffel Tower — Paris view Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Montfort-l'Amaury (Auberge de la Moutière) — Unidentified scene Google Maps · Apple Maps

Characters

• Gigi — A carefree girl being raised to become a courtesan.
• Gaston — A bored, wealthy Parisian womanizer who enjoys visiting Gigi and her grandmother.
• Honoré Lachaille — Gaston's worldly uncle, who narrates and comments on Paris society.