The story revolves around symbologist Robert Langdon, who is in Paris to give a lecture. However, his trip takes an unexpected turn when he becomes embroiled in a mystery related to the death of the Louvre curator, Jacques Saunière. Langdon, along with Sophie Neveu, a French cryptologist, embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind Saunière's murder and a series of cryptic clues that lead them on a thrilling adventure.