OUR FAVORITES
Soulac-sur-Mer
A charming seaside resort with a Belle Époque feel, Soulac is famous for its colorful beach huts and its old seaside villas. An authentic atmosphere and a coastline that stretches 7 kilometers perfect for oceanfront scenes. There are also natural pools formed by the tides, real ephemeral pools which offer original decor.
Lacanau
Renowned for its powerful waves, Lacanau is one of the most iconic surf spots on the Atlantic coast. Between a rolling ocean and wide-open beaches, the site attracts surfers and lovers of the great outdoors.
Montalivet
A real favorite for his wooden beach huts, which recall the scenery of the Californian coast. Here, the spectacular sunsets transform the beach into a movie set, perfect for striking end-of-day images.
The Médoc lakes
In the heart of the land, the great lakes of the MédocAs Hourtin-Carcans lake (the largest freshwater lake in France) and Lake Lacanau, offer calm and varied settings: fine sandy beaches, bordering pine forests, small ports, pontoons, wild islets. These lakes, close to the ocean, bring a ideal complementarity for productions looking for a diversity of aquatic atmospheres in a restricted area.
Procedure for requesting filming authorization on the coast
Filming on a beach requires multiple permits.
Beaches are part of the public maritime domain. Therefore, you must contact the town hall with geographical jurisdiction.
Authorization should also be requested from the Departmental Directorate of Territories and the Sea – Maritime and Coastal Service (DDTM) which will issue the filming authorization.
Some places belong to the Conservatoire du Littoral or the National Forestry Office. You can identify them on Géoportail and depending on where you want to shoot, you must request filming permission from one or the other.
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