Solve the mysteries of Paris while tracing the filming location of the mystic thriller The Da Vinci Code, based on a novel by Dan Brown. The story focuses on an alternative religious history claiming that Merovingian kings were descendants of Jesus Christ.
Learn about the theories and controversies as you wander through the Paris streets, visiting the most significant filming locations and cultural must-sees such as the Louvre and Palais Royal. Delve into the secrets of Paris, try to unriddle the conundrums hidden in the movie, and ponder over the possible historical alterations while reveling in the Paris vibes.
• Travel through the most interesting landmarks of Paris • Envision the scenes from the movie at its filming location and make the pictures come alive • Get acquainted with historical facts and see them from the perspective of alternative theories • Take a chance to see the iconic Parisian sites and hidden gems of the city.
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Open up the tour with an opening scene from the book. Professor Robert Langdon lives in the posh Ritz Paris hotel, and one morning he is awoken by a secret service night visit. It turns out that a man with whom he was meant to have a meeting has been murdered. Admire the hotel façade and learn more about this luxurious place, established in 1898 by Cesar Ritz, welcoming wealthy guests ever since.
Uncover the riddle of the rose line as you pass by the Palais Royal, a gorgeous building near the Louvre Museum. Admire the historic place and dive into its past with your local guide, who knows all things Paris and is a huge Da Vinci Code fan. Be amazed by stunning architecture and a beautiful, tranquil park.
The Palais Royal houses the Comedie-Française, the oldest French theater in Europe, founded in 1680. The theater is also known as the House of Molière. Admire the building and hear more about the Paris meridian, or "rose line," as well as stories about its trials and tribulations in the past.
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Your guide will meet you in the lobby of your centrally-located hotel