Jules and Jim (1962) – Filming Locations
Drama / Romance · Directed by François Truffaut · Starring Oskar Werner, Jeanne Moreau
In the carefree days before World War I, introverted Austrian author Jules strikes up a friendship with the exuberant Frenchman Jim and both men fall for the impulsive and beautiful Catherine.
Where was Jules and Jim filmed?
- Paris, France, Paris – Jules and Jim walk along the Seine discussing philosophy and their friendship. The iconic Paris river setting establishes the bohemian atmosphere and intellectual friendship central to the film
- Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris, France, Paris – Jules and Jim frequent cafés in the bohemian quarter, meeting with artists and intellectuals. The famous Left Bank café district provides the authentic Parisian artistic setting where the men's social life unfolds
- Alsace, France, Alsace – Jules, Jim, and Catherine spend time in the rural Alsatian countryside during a peaceful period of their relationship. The picturesque rural French setting contrasts with Paris and represents the idyllic moments before romantic complications arise
- Austria, Austria, Vienna – Jules returns home to Vienna and the men reunite during a pre-World War I period. Vienna represents Jules's cultural roots and provides the backdrop for the pre-war era that frames the narrative
- Côte d'Azur, France, Côte d'Azur – Catherine, Jules, and Jim spend time at the Mediterranean coast, including a famous bridge jump sequence. The glamorous Riviera setting provides the backdrop for Catherine's carefree spirit and the central love triangle's most iconic moment