France's gastronomic capital blends UNESCO-listed Renaissance quarters with modern architecture along the Rhône and Saône rivers.
Lyon blends UNESCO-listed Renaissance quarters with dynamic contemporary architecture. The city delivers atmospheric riverfronts, traboules (hidden passageways), grand plazas, and modern business hubs within a compact footprint that keeps travel times short.
Our bilingual fixers coordinate permits with the Lyon Film Commission, secure exclusive interiors, and source local crews who know how to work efficiently across Vieux Lyon, Presqu'île, Croix-Rousse, and the Confluence district. We tailor every production package for commercials, documentaries, scripted projects, and live broadcasts.
Medieval and Renaissance streets, traboules, and Fourvière Basilica overlook the city for sweeping establishing shots.
Confluence's glass landmarks, contemporary museums, and riverside promenades suit tech, fashion, and corporate content.
World-famous bouchons, food markets, and chef collaborations for gastronomy storytelling and branded content.
Renaissance courtyards, hilltop basilica views, and winding cobblestone alleys.
Place Bellecour and Place des Terreaux for grand urban scenes and event coverage.
Cutting-edge architecture, riverside boardwalks, and sustainable developments.
Silk-weavers' neighborhood with colorful facades and artistic communities.
Legendary food market for culinary storytelling and gastronomic studio segments.
France's largest urban park with botanical gardens, lake, and zoo for outdoor scenes.
Our local fixers know these Lyon locations inside out, helping you navigate permits, logistics, and timing for the best results.
Secret Renaissance passageways connecting streets through courtyards. Unique to Lyon - atmospheric, mysterious settings.
Most traboules are privately owned - need individual building permissions plus city permit.
19th-century basilica with panoramic city views. Roman amphitheaters nearby for historical productions.
Basilica: Diocese approval. Esplanade: city permit. Roman theaters: archaeological site permit.
Grand square with Bartholdi fountain, Hôtel de Ville, and Museum of Fine Arts. Heart of Lyon.
High-traffic area - night shoots easier. Event conflicts possible.
Ultra-modern architecture where Rhône meets Saône. Musée des Confluences, Orange Cube, and waterfront promenades.
Contemporary district with film-friendly management. Building interiors individually negotiated.
Renovated riverbanks with promenades, péniches (barges), and views of both old and new Lyon.
Standard Lyon Film permit. Boat filming requires VNF authorization.
Historic silk-weavers' quarter on a hill. Colorful buildings, street art, and authentic Lyon atmosphere.
Residential area - be mindful of noise and access.
Essential logistics information for planning your Lyon production.
25km / 30-45 min
4 lines covering central Lyon and Villeurbanne. Runs 5am-midnight. Funiculars connect Vieux Lyon to Fourvière.
Crew tip: Metro filming requires TCL authorization (2+ weeks). Funiculars offer unique shots.
7 tram lines serving wider Lyon area including Confluence and Part-Dieu.
Crew tip: Newer tram lines are spacious - easier for equipment.
Readily available at stations and central locations. Allo Taxi Lyon is reliable.
Old town is pedestrian - no vehicle access. Presqu'île has underground parking. Easier parking in Confluence and peripheral areas.
Lyon is compact - most locations within 20-min metro ride. Vieux Lyon to Confluence: 15 min. Consider funicular for Fourvière (saves steep climb). Two-hour TGV to Paris for talent/equipment.
From lean documentary crews to large-scale commercial productions, we deliver end-to-end solutions across the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Share your brief and we will assemble the right crew, locations, and logistics for a seamless shoot in Lyon or across the wider Rhône Valley.