Filming in
Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes spans volcanic plateaus and the soaring peaks of the Alps, offering both natural drama and urban heritage. Mont Blanc dominates with its glaciers and pine forests, while the Chamonix Valley provides a backdrop for extreme sports and mountaineering stories. Lake Annecy reflects pastel façades and lakeside promenades, Vieux Lyon intertwines medieval streets with Renaissance mansions, and the dormant Puy de Dôme crowns a chain of volcanic cones. In Grenoble, the Bastille hilltop, reached by cable car, delivers sweeping city and mountain vistas, making the region versatile for a wide range of filming styles.

A landscape view of a mountain range with snow-capped peaks in the background, grassy hills in the foreground, and modern buildings on the hilltop.
Modern wooden house on a stone patio with steps leading to a grassy hillside, mountains in the background during sunset.
Modern house with a large glass window in a mountainous landscape, surrounded by low bushes.

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes supports a broad spectrum of productions: adventure, survival, and winter sports films flourish in its alpine landscapes, while historical dramas and culinary shows draw on Lyon’s UNESCO-listed old town and traditional bouchon eateries. The volcanic terrain of Auvergne provides compelling material for documentaries on geology and volcanology, and the region’s vibrant festival circuit, including the Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival, creates a supportive infrastructure for independent and emerging productions.

A modern house on a grassy hill, with snow-capped mountains in the background under an overcast sky.
A modern house with wooden siding and large glass windows, set in a mountainous landscape with grassy hills and rocky terrain.
Modern house with wood and white exterior, large glass window, set in mountainous landscape with sparse vegetation

Working with BARAMON in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes ensures access to mountain guides, snow safety experts, and local fixers to bridge language and cultural differences. We manage drone permits in protected zones, negotiate with ski resorts for off-season access, and coordinate with municipalities across multiple departments. Our bilingual producers also oversee compliance with French labor and insurance regulations, allowing international crews to operate smoothly and securely.