Before Sunset (2004) – Filming Locations
Drama / Romance · Directed by Richard Linklater · Starring Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy
Nine years later, Jesse travels across Europe giving readings from a book he wrote about the night he spent in Vienna with Celine. After his reading in Paris, Celine finds him, and they spend part of the day together before Jesse has to again leave for a flight. They are both in relationships now, and Jesse has a son, but as their strong feelings for each other start to return, both confess a longing for more.
Where was Before Sunset filmed?
- Paris, France, Paris – Jesse and Céline meet and begin their walk through Paris. The iconic Left Bank bookstore serves as the meeting point where the two reunite nine years after Before Sunrise
- Paris, France, Paris – Jesse and Céline walk along the river, crossing bridges and discussing their lives. The couple walks extensively along the Seine and across multiple bridges, with the river and islands providing the romantic backdrop for their extended conversation
- Paris, France, Paris – Jesse and Céline walk through the historic Marais neighborhood, visiting cafés and galleries. The charming medieval streets and Jewish quarter of Marais provide intimate urban settings for their continued dialogue and reconnection
- Paris, France, Paris – Jesse and Céline end their walk in the park near the Eiffel Tower, concluding their evening reunion. The film's finale takes place in this expansive park, providing an open, romantic conclusion to their nine-year reunion and intimate conversation