7 unusual locations for film shoots in France
Are you looking for unique locations for your next film shoot in France? From majestic châteaux to atypical settings, France is full of hidden treasures ready to bring your most daring and original projects to life.
In this article, we highlight some of these unusual filming locations that could inspire new audiovisual projects.
The Place to See’s selection of unusual locations for film shoots in France
A neo-Gothic castle in the Perche region
Discover this mysterious setting for your film shoots in the heart of the Perche region, in this neo-Gothic castle located 1h30 south-west of Paris.
Nestling in the midst of unspoilt countryside, this castle, with its baroque architecture and bourgeois decor, offers film-makers a unique setting in which to bring daring projects to life.
An American-style house with swimming pool and views of the Seine
Let yourself be seduced by the charm of this American-style house, featuring a large garden with swimming pool and an uninterrupted view of the Seine.
Situated in the Paris region, this 350m² American-style home with its warm, family-style decor could inspire a host of scenarios and photo shoots.
A Mexican hacienda in the Paris region
Discover this unusual location 45 kilometres west of Paris, home to a Mexican hacienda where the most beautiful westerns can be filmed.
With this U-shaped house and large garden filled with horses, horse-drawn carriages and old cannons, there's no need to travel to Texas for your next film, video clip or advert...
A Haussmann-style flat with a secret passageway
Paris is full of Haussmann-style flats, but this one has a rather unusual feature: a Haussmann-style flat with a secret passageway.
Located in the heart of Paris (République), this large 120m² flat offers you the chance to film or take photos in one of its rather original rooms: a large living room with vintage decor and a large bookcase housing a secret passageway…
A casino with slot machines just outside Paris
Filming or photo shoots in the world of gambling in the Paris region are made possible by this very colourful casino with a slot machine room.
Located in Seine-Saint-Denis, this unusual setting is perfect for creating an immersive atmosphere for your shoot.
A Chinese pagoda transformed into an art gallery
Near Parc Monceau, this authentic Chinese pagoda dating from the early 20th century has been transformed into a 500m² art gallery.
This unique and atypical space, with its Asian architecture and furnishings, is sure to inspire audiovisual projects or superb photo shoots.
An organic architect-designed house from the 70s
Would you like to shoot in a house designed by a renowned architect?
This secluded organic house in the heart of the Creveuse valley, with a swimming pool featuring a glass wall in the bassin, would seem to be the ideal backdrop for your shoot.
The Place to See, a French location scouting agency, lists over 1,000 locations all over France, to meet every type of need for professional filming and photo shoots.
Don’t hesitate to consult our catalogue of locations and contact us to tell us about your project. Our team will be delighted to help you select the locations best suited to your needs.