Filming in Paris

Paris, the city of light and fashion, offers an unparalleled mix of historic grandeur and cinematic detail. Iconic landmarks include the Eiffel Tower overlooking the Seine, the Louvre and its glass pyramid blending imperial and modern aesthetics, Montmartre’s cobbled steps ascending to Sacré-Cœur, the gilded Opéra Garnier, and the tree-lined Canal Saint-Martin. Hidden courtyards, covered passages like Galerie Vivienne, and Haussmannian boulevards with cream-stone façades enrich visual variety, while sidewalk cafés and art nouveau Metro entrances provide authentic period atmosphere.

A tall, multi-story European-style building with ornate iron balconies, large windows, and a rounded corner, set against a clear sky with the sun shining.
Paris 2024 sign with a stylized flame logo on a turquoise background, mounted on a building with architectural details in the background.
The glass pyramid of the Louvre Museum in Paris during sunset with its reflection in a pool of water.

Paris attracts filmmakers across genres, from romantic dramas and high-fashion shoots to historical epics and espionage thrillers. Its versatile architecture, ranging from Roman baths and medieval churches to Haussmann boulevards and modern skyscrapers, allows the city to double for other European capitals. The Seine provides a natural stage for chase sequences, while neighborhoods like Le Marais frame intimate conversations, and La Défense’s business district supports sleek, technology-driven narratives.

View of a historic building with a central dome, situated on a wooden pedestrian bridge with people walking. The sky is partly cloudy, and the scene includes trees and street lamps.
A view of Paris rooftops at sunset, through a window with potted plants on the balcony railing.
The Sacré-Cœur Basilica, a large white stone church with multiple domes and towers, located on a hilltop in Paris, France.

BARAMON collaborates with the Paris Film Office to secure permits, arrange road closures, and schedule productions around major events to minimize disruption. We recruit from Paris’s extensive talent pool, manage multilingual communication with property owners and city authorities, and handle specialized requirements such as drone permits and luxury transport for high-profile talent. Our track record includes production services for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and co-founder Hisanori Tamura has been recognized with two Emmy Awards for his work with NBC.