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Find Your Perfect LocationAbout Cadre France Locations
With deep roots embedded in the rich soil of the French film and photography industry, Cadre France Locations stands as your premier partner for navigating the diverse and often complex landscape of French filming sites. Founded by seasoned location professionals who intimately understand the unique challenges and opportunities presented by shooting in France, our agency offers unparalleled expertise and a meticulously curated network.
Our mission is simple yet profound: to seamlessly bridge your creative vision with the perfect physical backdrop, handling every logistical detail with precision and passion. We pride ourselves on going beyond merely listing locations; we become an integral part of your production team, offering proactive solutions and insider knowledge from the initial scout to the final wrap.
The French landscape, from the bustling avenues of Paris to the serene vineyards of Bordeaux, the rugged coasts of Brittany, and the majestic Alps, offers an unparalleled variety of settings. Our team's local knowledge spans every corner of this cinematic country, allowing us to uncover hidden gems and iconic spots alike, always tailored to your specific narrative and aesthetic requirements.
Navigating French administrative procedures, especially permit acquisition, can be daunting. Our experienced liaisons are experts in this field, ensuring a smooth, compliant, and timely process, freeing your team to concentrate on the creative aspects of filmmaking. We understand that time is a critical resource in production, and our efficiency in securing access and permissions is a cornerstone of our service.
From managing on-site logistics like traffic control and power access to coordinating with local communities and ensuring environmental compliance, our commitment extends to the practical realities of production. We anticipate potential hurdles and plan rigorously to mitigate them, ensuring your shoot days are productive and stress-free.
At Cadre France Locations, we are more than just a location agency; we are custodians of cinematic potential, dedicated to unlocking the vast possibilities France offers to storytellers from around the globe. Trust us to handle the details, so you can focus on creating magic.
Meet Our Team
Pierre Dubois
Founder & Lead Location Scout
With 20+ years finding unique French spots.
Elodie Martin
Head of Permitting & Logistics
Navigating bureaucracy with French finesse.
Antoine Lefevre
Client Relations & Bespoke Projects
Connecting visions with extraordinary places.
Find the Right Service for Your Production
Whether you need a single breathtaking location or comprehensive logistical support for your entire shoot across France, our services are meticulously designed to match your specific requirements. Use this guide to understand how our tailored offerings can support your creative project from concept to completion:
Location Scouting & Research
Need fresh, unique options that resonate with your script's narrative and visual aesthetic? We delve deep into our extensive private database and tap into our unparalleled local network to find locations that perfectly match your creative brief, budget constraints, and intricate logistical needs. Our scouts are constantly exploring, ensuring we bring you hidden gems and iconic spots alike, presented with detailed reports and high-quality visuals.
Ideal for: Creative teams, Directors, and Producers seeking inspiration and validated options early in the planning process.
Permit Acquisition & Liaison
Navigating the complexities of French bureaucracy, from municipal permits in bustling city centers to national park authorizations and private property agreements, can be incredibly time-consuming and intricate. We handle all necessary permits, licenses, and insurance documentation, acting as your primary liaison with local authorities, property owners, and residents. Our expertise ensures compliance, avoids delays, and secures access smoothly, allowing your production to proceed without administrative hurdles.
Ideal for: Production Managers and Line Producers needing expert legal and administrative support for filming in France.
Logistical Coordination & Site Management
Beyond just finding the spot, a successful location shoot requires meticulous on-the-ground management. We coordinate access routes, manage parking plans for crew and equipment, arrange power and waste management solutions, ensure safety protocols are met, and handle crowd control if necessary. Our team provides dedicated site management throughout your shoot days, ensuring everything runs efficiently, safely, and respects the local environment and community.
Ideal for: Unit Production Managers and Location Managers requiring reliable, professional on-the-ground operational support.
Studio Space Rental Coordination
While our core expertise lies in leveraging France's stunning real-world locations, we understand that productions sometimes require controlled environments. We can coordinate access to a network of suitable studio spaces across France, matching your technical needs for sound stages, green screens, build spaces, or specific facility requirements. We facilitate the rental process and can help integrate studio days seamlessly with your on-location schedule.
Ideal for: Productions needing controlled environments, specific studio setups, or hybrid location/studio shoots.
Bespoke Location Finding
Have a truly unique, highly specific, unusually challenging, or even top-secret location request that requires discretion and exceptional resourcefulness? Our bespoke service is specifically tailored to finding that one-of-a-kind spot that might not be in any standard database. We thrive on complex briefs, leveraging our deepest contacts and creative problem-solving skills to locate and secure the most challenging and unusual settings others might overlook or deem impossible.
Ideal for: Projects with unique creative concepts, complex logistical challenges, high-profile clients, or those needing absolute discretion.
How We Help You Find Your Location
Briefing & Consultation
We begin with an in-depth discussion to fully grasp your creative vision, script nuances, technical needs, budget, and desired atmosphere. This crucial first step is fundamental to accurately narrowing down potential location options and ensuring our search is perfectly aligned with your project's goals.
Research & Scouting
Based on your detailed brief, our experienced team initiates a comprehensive research and scouting phase. We tap into our extensive private database, leverage our unparalleled local network across France, and conduct physical scouting trips to identify a range of suitable and inspiring sites that meet your criteria.
Presentation & Selection
We present you with a curated selection of the most promising location options. This includes detailed photo and video reports, precise logistical information, initial feasibility assessments regarding permits and access, and any relevant local considerations. You provide feedback, allowing us to refine the search or move closer to a final choice.
Site Visits & Finalization
Once you've narrowed down the possibilities, we arrange and accompany you and your key crew members on site visits to the top contenders. This allows you to experience the locations first-hand and make a final decision. Once the ideal spot is selected, we initiate the process of officially securing the location for your production dates.
Permitting & Logistics
Our dedicated team takes over the administrative and logistical heavy lifting. We handle all necessary permits and contracts with property owners and local authorities. Simultaneously, we begin detailed logistical planning, covering aspects like access, parking, power, safety, and coordination with any relevant local services, ensuring the location is fully prepared and secured for your scheduled shoot days.
Explore Diverse French Locations
A glimpse into the vast and varied collection of settings we can offer for your next production, showcasing the breadth of France's cinematic potential, from historical grandeur to modern dynamics and stunning natural beauty:
Your Trusted Partner for Locations in France
Local Expertise
Benefit from our deep understanding of France's incredibly diverse regions, uncovering hidden gems and navigating unique local nuances that only true insiders know. We connect you with the soul of each location.
Extensive Network
Leverage our established relationships with property owners, regional film commissions, local authorities, and a wide array of industry professionals across France, ensuring smooth communication and preferential access.
Seamless Permitting
Navigate the often complex French regulatory landscape with ease. Our expert team handles all necessary permits, licenses, and contracts, ensuring timely approvals and compliance without adding stress to your production schedule.
Dedicated Support
Receive personalized service and unwavering on-the-ground assistance from our dedicated team throughout your entire project lifecycle, from the initial brief through to the final wrap. We are your partners every step of the way.
What Our Clients Say
"Cadre France Locations was absolutely instrumental in finding the perfect, incredibly hard-to-access Parisian rooftop for our fashion shoot. Their efficiency, especially with the complex permitting required for such a prominent urban location, was nothing short of incredible. They made a logistically challenging concept a reality with professionalism and grace."
- J. Smith
Producer, Independent Film, USA
"The team's deep local knowledge truly saved us countless hours of scouting for our historical TV series. They presented a range of options, from grand chateaux to authentic village streets, that perfectly matched our period-specific vision and budget. Their insights into each location's history and feasibility were invaluable."
- A. Dupont
Location Manager, Historical TV Series, UK
"Filming in the French countryside presented unique logistical challenges, but Cadre France Locations handled it all flawlessly. Their coordination of access for our large crew and equipment on narrow rural roads, combined with managing local community relations, was exceptional. They ensured our complex rural shoot ran smoothly and on schedule."
- Roberto Bianchi
Director, Commercial Production, Italy
"For our project requiring cutting-edge modern architecture, Cadre France Locations quickly identified and secured access to incredible, contemporary spaces that perfectly fit our visual needs. Their understanding of our specific technical requirements and their ability to negotiate access efficiently was key to the success of our shoot in Marseille."
- Chen Li
Producer, Technology Brand Video, China
"Working with Cadre France Locations for our documentary project on the French coast was a dream. They found locations that captured the raw beauty we were after and navigated the complexities of filming in sensitive environmental areas with utmost care and professionalism. Their permit handling was seamless."
- Maria Garcia
Documentary Filmmaker, Spain
Questions About Location Services?
Find answers to common inquiries about our process, the types of projects we support, and what to expect when partnering with Cadre France Locations for your production needs in France.
Get in Touch
Ready to discuss your specific location needs for an upcoming film, TV show, commercial, or photo shoot in France? Have questions about our services or process? Contact us today via the form below, email, or phone. We look forward to helping you find the perfect backdrop for your vision.
Contact Details
Phone: +33 1 42 60 55 00
Email: info@
Address: 15 Rue Saint-Honoré, 3rd Floor, Paris, Île-de-France, 75001, France