Boudu Saved from Drowning has 2 confirmed filming locations in France.
Michel Simon gives one of the most memorable performances in screen history as Boudu, a Parisian tramp who takes a suicidal plunge into the Seine and is rescued by a well-to-do bookseller, Edouard Lestingois. The Lestingois family decides to take in the irrepressible bum, and he shows his gratitude by shaking the household to its foundations. With Boudu Saved from Drowning, legendary director Jean Renoir takes advantage of a host of Parisian locations and the anarchic charms of his lead actor to create an effervescent satire of the bourgeoisie.
Boudu's Leap
Boudu dramatically throws himself into the Seine from the Pont des Arts, marking a pivotal moment in the film.
Pont des Arts
Édouard's Bookstore
The scene where Édouard Lestingois, played by Charles Granval, saves Boudu takes place at this real bookstore, still in operation today.
Arenthon Bookstore
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Where was Boudu Saved from Drowning filmed?
Boudu Saved from Drowning has 2 confirmed filming locations in France. Use the map and location list below for addresses, coordinates, and scene-by-scene details.
Can you visit these filming locations?
Many are public streets, landmarks, or businesses open to visitors. Each location page notes access where we know it, and the community shares then-and-now photos from real visits.