Filming Locations

Filming locations in Rhône-Alpes offer an incredible variety of settings — from pristine alpine lakes and snow-covered peaks to medieval villages and vibrant urban environments. Whether you’re shooting a commercial, a documentary, or a feature film, this region delivers cinematic backdrops combined with production-friendly infrastructure. Based in Lyon, I help productions scout, secure, and coordinate shoots across the entire region.

Filming Locations in Rhône-Alpes

Vibrant light projection on Fourvière Basilica during Lyon’s Festival of Lights

Lyon – City of Lights


December, around December 8, the Fête des Lumières transforms the city into a vibrant open-air gallery of light installations and artistic projections. The event spans four magical nights, drawing millions of visitors to experience Lyon illuminated like never before — a dream setting for filming cultural, festive, or futuristic urban scenes.

Iconic Alpine Ski Resorts

From snow-covered chalets to year-round high-altitude activities.

Featured locations:

  • Val d’Isère
  • Les Deux Alpes
  • La Plagne / Les Arcs
  • Val Thorens etc.

These internationally known resorts offer stunning winter sports shots, luxury hotel settings, or summer mountain sports (MTB, hiking, paragliding).

Skiers descending snowy slopes above a mountain village in the French Alps
Hand holding a glass of red wine with a vineyard landscape in the background

Beaujolais Region

Rolling hills lined with vineyards, golden stone villages, and centuries-old wine cellars. Perfect for agricultural, pastoral, or wine-themed stories—especially during the harvest or autumn.

Pérouges – Ain

One of France’s most beautifully preserved medieval villages. Cobbled streets, stone houses, wooden signs… frequently used for historical dramas, period pieces, or fantasy worlds.

Stone facades and timber-framed houses in the historic village of Pérouges
Aerial view of the dormant volcano chain in Auvergne at sunrise

Volcanoes of Auvergne

A rare European setting: a chain of dormant volcanoes forming panoramic plateaus, lava domes, and lunar backdrops. Perfect for sci-fi, survival, or prehistoric stories.

Lyon – Gastronomic Capital

Home of Paul Bocuse and an entire culinary tradition. Between traditional bouchons, Michelin-starred chefs, and bustling markets, Lyon is ideal for food shoots, chef portraits, and culinary documentaries.

Outdoor terrace of a typical Lyonnais bouchon with checkered tablecloths and handwritten menus
Natural stone arch above turquoise river in the Ardèche Gorge, with kayakers passing underneath

Drôme & Ardèche

Underrated filming gems: limestone gorges, winding rivers, organic vineyards and sleepy hilltop villages. Perfect for nature-based content, slow living stories or summer road trips.

Mont Blanc – Chamonix

Western Europe’s highest peak, legendary among mountaineers. Snowy summits, glaciers, alpine villages, cable cars, and dramatic aerial shots make it a must for adventure, sports, or luxury outdoor filming.

Observation deck atop the Aiguille du Midi with snowy peaks under bright sun
Lake Annecy with boats, flowers and Alpine mountains – ideal filming location in Haute-Savoie

Lac d’Annecy – Haute-Savoie

Turquoise waters framed by forested mountains, often called the “cleanest lake in Europe.” Ideal for romantic stories, paddle or sailing scenes, wellness visuals or peaceful natural retreats.

Filming locations in Rhône-Alpes- Filming locations in Rhône-Alpes