Filming in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France’s largest region, stretches from the Atlantic coast to the Pyrenees and encompasses historic towns, prehistoric heritage, and surf culture. Bordeaux’s 18th-century façades and the reflecting pool at Place de la Bourse project elegance, while the towering Dune du Pilat overlooks Arcachon Bay. Along the Basque coast, Biarritz blends Belle Époque casinos with surf beaches and colorful houses, and the replica of the Lascaux cave brings prehistoric art vividly to life. Rocamadour, built into a limestone cliff, provides a dramatic vertical setting for striking cinematic compositions.

A historic stone tower with arched gateway, located between surrounding buildings, with the sun shining through the arch and casting a shadow on the cobblestone street.
Stone cobblestone pathway on a steep incline with a mint green backpack hanging from a railing, surrounded by old stone buildings and lush green foliage, in a picturesque European village.
Calm shoreline with boats anchored near the beach, weathered wooden posts and an old dock extending into the water, with sand and gentle waves in the foreground, and a clear blue sky.

Nouvelle-Aquitaine accommodates a wide range of productions, from travel programs and surf documentaries to historical films, wine features, and gastronomic shows. Its varied microclimates, from maritime to mountain, extend the filming season and create visual diversity, while the Basque Country’s fusion of French and Spanish traditions adds cross-cultural richness to both narrative and documentary storytelling.

View of a dirt pathway leading into a vineyard, enclosed by stone gates with signs that read 'Chateau Canon,' under a sky with some clouds.
A scenic coastal view at sunset with a curved stone walkway leading to a lush green island, rocky formations in the ocean, and a colorful sky with orange, pink, and blue hues.
Night view of a harbor with sailboats docked in calm water, city lights reflecting off the water, historic buildings, and a tall clock tower under a dark blue sky.

BARAMON manages permits with coastal authorities, negotiates access with vineyard owners, and coordinates with the Lascaux complex to ensure preservation compliance. We engage Basque and Gascon cultural consultants, provide bilingual translation, and schedule productions around peak summer tourism. Co-founder Manuel Théodet maintains deep ties to Bordeaux, where he studied and continues to cultivate strong professional and personal connections, adding local insight to regional productions.