We Found the French Château Featured in 'Murder Mystery 2'
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."
Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler are back as a bickering, crime-solving duo in Murder Mystery 2. Now streaming on Netflix, the comedy follows the amateur detectives as they attend an incredible island wedding—only for it to be disrupted when someone is murdered and their friend is kidnapped. Without a doubt, they’re on the case. While the majority of 2019’s Murder Mystery was filmed in Italy, the sequel takes place in equally idyllic locations in Hawaii and France. Ahead, find out everything we know about the filming locations that'll certainly serve as major inspiration for your next trip.
Where was Murder Mystery 2 filmed?
The majority of Murder Mystery 2 was filmed on O’ahu, Hawaii, and in Paris, France. The movie starts off in Hawaii, where some scenes were shot at Lanikuhonua Lagoon, National World reports. The lagoon is part of the Lanikuhonua nature preserve on Ko Olina. The nature preserve features 11 acres of manicured grounds that are available to reserve for small events and large affairs. Ko Onlina itself encompasses a 642-acre stretch of land that includes luxury resorts and a string of lagoons connected by seaside pathways.
In Paris, the production tapped a few iconic locations. The Arc de Triomphe was selected as the location for where the detectives Nick and Audrey Sptiz (played by Sandler and Aniston) are asked to bring the ransom money in exchange for their friend. On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Adam Sandler revealed a scene was actually filmed at the Eiffel Tower. “We shot at 2 in the morning, and Jennifer’s stunt girl, Kelly, she went out there and swung on a rope,” said the actor, who was recently awarded the 2023 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
Other Paris locations that can be spotted in the movie include the restaurant Les Cailloux, which is in the background when the Spitzes see a man walk into a burning vehicle; the opera house Palais Garnier, also known as Opera Garnier; and the Love Lock Bridge, where the Spitzes go to renew their vows.
Beyond the City of Love, the movie features the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte located in Maincy, France. Built by the French architect Louis Le Vau, the mansion sits on nearly 500 hectares and comes complete with a gated entrance and moat. It was owned and envisioned by Nicolas Fouquet, a French finance minister in the early years of the reign of Louis XIV whose career ended when he was convicted of embezzlement. At the estate, visitors can tour the château, gardens, and carriage museum.
If you're eager to learn about more itinerary-worthy filming locations in Hawaii and France, we have you covered with guides to the filming locations from the third season of Emily in Paris and first season of The White Lotus. Bon voyage!
You love filming locations. So do we. Let’s obsess over them together.
Follow House Beautiful on Instagram.
You Might Also Like
