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The Da Vinci Code (2006)
Where The Da Vinci Code says it takes place, and where it was really shot.
A film shot in London cathedrals and an English castle for Paris and Rome: where the chase really happened
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Scenes and places
The night in the Louvre (2006)
A curator is forced to reveal a secret before he dies in the museum at night. American symbologist Robert Langdon is then brought in by police captain Fache.
Set in Louvre Museum, Paris — A curator is forced to reveal a secret before he dies in the museum at night, and Langdon is brought in. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Started as a fortress in the late 12th century and opened as a museum in 1793; the glass pyramid opened in 1989.
Filmed at Louvre Museum, Paris — Filming on the museum's premises was allowed; the Mona Lisa room was reportedly used as a storage room during the shoot, with a copy of the painting used. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Filmed at Pinewood Studios, 007 Stage, Iver Heath — The opening-sequence interior of the Louvre was re-created here. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The rose line in the church (2006)
Before dying, a victim names the church's Rose Line as the hiding place. Later Langdon visits at night with a nun, who explains the line set into the floor.
Set in Saint-Sulpice, Paris (assumed setting) — A victim names the church's Rose Line as a hiding place; Langdon later visits at night and a nun explains the line set into the floor. The film does not name the church; this is the book's setting. Google Maps · Apple Maps
The present church was begun in 1646 and finished in 1870; a brass meridian line was laid in 1727.
The Pope's summer residence (2006)
A senior clergyman faces a closed council over a funding request.
Set in Castel Gandolfo, Italy — A senior clergyman faces a closed council over a funding request. The scene's position in the film is estimated; the script does not name the place. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Belvoir has been a Norman stronghold site since 1066 and owned by the Manners family since 1508.
Filmed at Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire — Stood in for the Pope's summer residence. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Teabing's night-time estate (2006)
The two fugitives arrive at night at Sir Leigh Teabing's estate, announced by a riddle at the gate, and are welcomed with tea.
Set in Château de Villette, Condécourt — The two fugitives arrive at night at Sir Leigh Teabing's estate and are welcomed with tea. Teabing explains the Grail theory over the night. Google Maps · Apple Maps
The gardens date from the 1680s, designed by Le Nôtre.
Filmed at Château de Villette, Condécourt — Listed as the home of Sir Leigh Teabing; which scenes were shot here is not stated. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Filmed at Burghley House, Lincolnshire — A French film article says the scenes set at Villette were shot here; the English article only lists the film. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The flight out of Le Bourget (2006)
Teabing arranges a private plane while police close in on his estate. A new flight plan out of Le Bourget is filed.
Set in Le Bourget Airport, Paris — Teabing arranges a private plane while police close in on his estate; a new flight plan out of Le Bourget is filed. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Shoreham's first flight was in 1910; its art-deco terminal dates from 1936.
Filmed at Shoreham Airport, West Sussex — The art-deco terminal was filmed at night as Le Bourget. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The Templar knight in London (2006)
The cryptex's verse points them to a knight buried in London, and Teabing identifies the Temple Church as the place.
Set in Temple Church, London — The cryptex's verse points to a knight buried in London, and Teabing identifies the Temple Church. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Built as the Templars' English headquarters and consecrated in 1185; its round nave is its signature.
Filmed at Temple Church, London — A key scene was filmed inside the church. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Newton's tomb (2006)
The trail leads to the tomb of Sir Isaac Newton, solving the verse through the name of Alexander Pope.
Set in Westminster Abbey, London — The trail leads to the tomb of Sir Isaac Newton, and the verse is solved through the name of Alexander Pope. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Lincoln became the cathedral seat in 1072.
Filmed at Lincoln Cathedral, Lincolnshire — Filmed mainly in the cloisters, 15-19 August 2005. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Filmed at Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire — Used for two scenes: the chapter's unanimous permission came with a 20,000-pound fee; the nave's Victorian tombs were wrapped in fake stone and fog effects were added, after several other English cathedrals refused. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The chapel at the end of the trail (2006)
The trail ends at the chapel named in the Templar-related clue.
Set in Rosslyn Chapel, Roslin — The trail ends at the chapel the Templar-related clue names. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Building began in 1456 under William Sinclair.
Filmed at Rosslyn Chapel, Roslin — Filming permission was reported granted, with the chapel to close for four days in late September 2005; which scenes were shot inside isn't known. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Filmed at Pinewood Studios Underwater Stage, Iver Heath — Underwater scenes Google Maps · Apple Maps
Characters
- Robert Langdon — An American symbologist called to a murder scene in the Louvre.
- Sophie Neveu — A French police cryptologist who is tied to the murdered curator.
Questions answered on the map
- Where was Newton's tomb scene in The Da Vinci Code really filmed?
- Which English airfield played Paris's Le Bourget in The Da Vinci Code?