The film "The Secret" was filmed in the state of Louisiana, including New Orleans, USA.

Filming Locations:

Waffle House

In the Movie

Scene where Miranda and Bray talk on the phone. They decide to meet.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Waffle House, Inc. - an American restaurant chain with 2,100 locations in 25 US states. The first Waffle House opened on Labor Day weekend in 1955 at 2719 East College Avenue in Avondale Estates, Georgia.

Middendorf's

In the Movie

Scene where Tucker surveys the hurricane damage when Miranda arrives at the restaurant.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Middendorf's was opened in 1934 during the Great Depression. A German couple named Josie and Louis Middendorf founded the restaurant. In 2006, the restaurant was bought by chef Horst Pfeifer. Middendorf's restaurant is located near the Manchac Swamp Bridge, a twin concrete trestle bridge 22.80 miles (36.69 km) long. It is one of the longest bridges in the world over water and the longest bridge in the Interstate Highway System. It was officially opened in 1979.

Lake Maurepas Harbor

In the Movie

Scene where Miranda hesitates whether she wants to call Bray.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Located near the Manchac Swamp Bridge, a twin concrete trestle bridge 22.80 miles (36.69 km) long. It is one of the longest bridges in the world over water and the longest bridge in the Interstate Highway System. It was officially opened in 1979.

Maison de Ville

In the Movie

Scene where Bray goes for a run and returns to his hotel.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Hotel Maison de Ville is located in a historic building in the heart of the French Quarter of New Orleans. The building itself dates back to the 18th century. It was built after the catastrophic Great New Orleans Fire of 1788. It has been restored. The hotel began operations in the 1940s, but in 2012 it reopened as Hotel Maison De Ville.