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The Originals, the hit spin-off of The Vampire Diaries, is notoriously filmed in the atmospheric streets of New Orleans. While the series evokes the magic of the French Quarter, its major scenes were not filmed there at all.
As per various sources, The Originals was largely filmed in the vicinity of Atlanta, Georgia, particularly in the small town of Olde Town Conyers, which stood in for New Orleans' French Quarter.
Covington, Georgia, already established as "the real Mystic Falls" due to its relation to The Vampire Diaries, was also a setting for several scenes common to the two shows. A limited number of scenes, including the "iconic shots," were shot in the actual French Quarter and other New Orleans locations.
The use of these Georgia towns, with their brick streets and old buildings, benefited the show's distinctive appearance while making the production affordable and feasible.
Principal shooting locations of The Originals
Olde Town Conyers, Georgia
The central hub of The Originals' filming was Olde Town Conyers. The town's Commercial Street and Center Street served as a stand-in for many of New Orleans' famous French Quarter, from street festivals and parades to outdoor café scenes.
Some of the major filming locations in Conyers are:
Rousseau's (aka Klaus' Bar): 903 Commercial St, an actual sandwich shop that was utilized for most of the bar scenes.
Gillespie's Pub (The Celtic Tavern): 918 Commercial St, utilized in key character scenes.
Jardin Gris Voodoo Shop: 906 Center St, where they used it as a mystical shop on the show.
Witches' Cauldron: 922 Center St, where magical rituals took place.
Father Kieran's Church: scenes were filmed at Decatur Presbyterian Church in Decatur, GA, nearby.
Outdoor locations for funerals, Mardi Gras, and confrontations were filmed on Center Street and other Conyers local locations.
Covington, Georgia ("Real Mystic Falls")
Covington is well known to fans as the location stand-in for Mystic Falls in The Vampire Diaries. It also featured crossover locations for The Originals. Fans can visit houses and locations shared by both shows, including Klaus' picket-fence house and areas for important vampire gatherings.
Prominent places shared or mentioned are:
Klaus' Picket Fence House: 2121 NE Floyd St, appearing in both shows.
Covington Square: Downtown scenes and large events.
Some character homes from The Vampire Diaries have turned this town into a fan pilgrimage destination.
Other Georgia locations
Production also spread to some nearby Georgia towns:
Madison: Town Park scenes and outdoor sequences were filmed here.
Rome: The Silver Creek Trail bridge saw a clash of scenes between the primary characters.
Macon and Milledgeville: Utilized for limited interior and exterior locations, such as the Central State Hospital for sanatorium sequences.
These locations were selected for their appropriate atmosphere, architectural similarity to New Orleans, and logistical benefits for production.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Despite the series setting, most filming in New Orleans is centered on iconic exteriors, atmosphere shots, and some one-off or pivotal scenes. According to fans and location guides, the following places can be recognized on screen:
French Quarter Streets: Real shots of Bourbon, Royal, and Chartres Streets reflect the spirit of New Orleans.
Lafayette Cemetery No. 1: Known for its above-ground tombs, this Garden District spot is seen in many supernatural and emotional scenes.
Pirates Alley: Known for the argument between Klaus and Elijah about Hope’s future.
St. Louis Cathedral & Jackson Square: Used for emotional farewells and church exteriors.
Hotel Royal: Marcel’s party scene from the pilot was shot here.
Napoleon House: Represented Cami’s workplace.
Mikaelson Mansion: 837 Royal St, exteriors used for the family compound.
Some scenes were filmed further out, like Algiers Point on the other side of the river, for vampire outcast plots.
Relation to The Vampire Diaries locations
The Originals frequently referenced or directly utilized Georgia locations that were featured in The Vampire Diaries, further enhancing the visual continuity between the two series.
Places in Covington, such as the Mystic Grill or the legendary homes, are featured in both series, solidifying Georgia's position as the central pillar of the Vampire Diaries Universe.
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For fans, numerous locations where filming took place are available to visit and explore, providing an opportunity to see the "French Quarter" charm of The Originals in Georgia and Louisiana in real life.
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