Paris to Bordeaux
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Bordeaux, a choice alternative for playing Paris
Bordeaux boasts a unique array of settings and has positioned itself for several years as a compelling alternative to Paris. At every turn, the charm of Bordeaux's Haussmannian buildings evokes the grand boulevards of Paris. The narrow streets of Bordeaux's historic center transport us to 30s Paris, and the city center's gardens bear a striking resemblance to their counterparts in the Île-de-France region.
The cobblestone streets, the banks of the Garonne, and the lively squares of Bordeaux offer a perfect backdrop for recreating the Parisian atmosphere. The Saint Pierre, Saint Michel, and Saint Paul districts have already been used by numerous filmmakers, such as François Ozon, Rachid Bouchareb, Clément Cogitore, and Ziad Doueiri, to portray Paris in Bordeaux.
Here, the productions rediscover the markers of elegance of our beloved capital, but not only that! The business districts and urban architectures are not to be outdone.
The region offers the opportunity to assemble complete and qualified teams in all trades, from on-set to post-production. Feel free to contact us for a list of technicians and post-production studios.
On the national platform Film France Filming Locations, we have referenced with the #PARISLOOKALIKE filter all the Gironde locations likely to play Paris.
Discover without further delay our “Paris in Bordeaux” decors.
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Paris Haussmannian & Interiors
Bordeaux and its rich architectural heritage from the XNUMXth century, with its cobbled streets, its picturesque neighborhoods, its imposing Haussmann buildings, and its lively squares, recreate the atmosphere and ambiance of the French capital.
The remarkable architecture of Bordeaux offers an authentic setting for your cinematographic productions.




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Parks & gardens
Bordeaux is home to a variety of picturesque parks and gardens that recall the charms of Parisian gardens. Bordeaux gardens, such as the Jardin Public, Parc Bordelais, and Jardins de l'Hôtel de Ville, offer a peaceful and elegant atmosphere, ideal for scenes of relaxation, romance, or intrigue.




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Cultural & institutional Paris
Bordeaux, rich in history and culture, abounds in historic places that rival the elegance and prestige of the most famous Parisian sites. The Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux, an XNUMXth century architectural masterpiece, undoubtedly evokes the grandeur of the Opéra Garnier in Paris.
On the institutional side, Bordeaux universities will be perfect understudies for prestigious Parisian universities such as La Sorbonne.




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Business Districts
The Mériadeck district of Bordeaux has gained fame as an ideal filming location for recreating the atmosphere of Paris on the big screen.




Those around me recommended Bordeaux, telling me that I would find “a little Paris” there. The similarities are indeed significant: the stone and the doors of buildings [...] the atmosphere of the Latin Quarter or that of Haussmannian buildings.Rachid Bouchareb, director of the film Nos Frangins