The Louvre gave permission to film relevant scenes at their premises. A replica of the "Mona Lisa" was used during filming as the crew was not allowed to illuminate the original work with their lighting. During the on-site filming at the Louvre, the "Mona Lisa"s chamber was used as a storage room. Westminster Abbey denied the use of its premises, as did Saint-Sulpice. The Westminster Abbey scenes were instead filmed at Lincoln and Winchester cathedrals, which both belong to the Church of England. (Westminster Abbey is a Royal Peculiar, a church or chapel under the direct jurisdiction of the monarch; whereas Saint-Sulpice is a Roman Catholic institution.)