Paris is the main setting recreated in Assassin’s Creed Unity.
The game takes place during the French Revolution, beginning in 1789 and continuing through the period of political upheaval that followed. Players explore a detailed version of Paris, including districts, landmarks, crowded streets, and major sites such as Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Palace of Versailles.
The protagonist is Arno Dorian, a French Assassin who becomes involved in the conflict between the Brotherhood and the Templars after a personal loss. The story places fictional characters alongside historical events and figures associated with the Revolution.
Unity was designed around dense urban exploration, cooperative missions, and a revised parkour system. Its Paris map emphasizes vertical movement across rooftops and interiors. Versailles appears in the game, but Paris is the central city and the location most closely associated with its open world.