Take 01
1955
To Catch a Thief
Hitchcock classic — Promenade des Anglais, hilltop villages
43.7102°N, 7.2620°E
Nice & Côte d'Azur
Premium French Riviera productions featuring palm-lined promenades, luxury resorts, festival infrastructure, and hilltop villages.
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Scene 01 — Filmed Here
Notable Productions in Nice & Côte d'Azur
Take 02
1995
James Bond — GoldenEye
Monte Carlo casino sequence and Riviera coastline
Take 03
2019
The Two Popes
Coastal Riviera doubling for Italian settings
Take 04
2018
Killing Eve
Côte d'Azur sequences across multiple seasons
Scene 02 — Locations
Filming Locations in Nice & Côte d'Azur
From landmark monuments to hidden quarters — every district scouted and permit-mapped.
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Promenade des Anglais
Nice's iconic 7km seafront promenade with Belle Époque hotels, blue chairs, and Côte d'Azur views. Perfect for lifestyle, automotive, and fashion content.
Palais des Festivals, Cannes
Home of Cannes Film Festival. Red carpet, Grand Théâtre Lumière, and professional broadcast facilities.
Complex
La Croisette, Cannes
Legendary seafront boulevard lined with luxury hotels, private beaches, and designer boutiques.
Moderate
Èze Village
Medieval hilltop village with stone streets, exotic garden, and 360° views from 427m altitude. Jewel of the Riviera.
Moderate
Cap d'Antibes
Exclusive peninsula between Nice and Cannes. Hidden coves, Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc, and millionaires' villas.
Moderate
Port Vauban, Antibes
Europe's largest yacht harbor. Superyachts, historic ramparts, and views of Fort Carré.
Easy
Monaco
Sovereign principality with Casino Monte-Carlo, Grand Prix circuit, and Prince's Palace. Ultimate luxury backdrop.
Complex
Vieux Nice
Colorful old town with baroque churches, markets, and Italian-influenced architecture.
Cannes & La Croisette
Red carpet venue, luxury hotels, and sandy beaches along the famous promenade.
Èze & Hilltop Villages
Medieval stone streets, artisan boutiques, and panoramic terraces for luxury content.
Scene 03 — The Case for Nice & Côte d'Azur
Why Film in Nice & Côte d'Azur
- ✓ Exceptional Riviera light — famous 'Côte d'Azur' blue
- ✓ Cannes Film Festival infrastructure and experienced crew base
- ✓ Luxury access: villas, hotels, yachts, and high-end brands
- ✓ Diverse locations from beaches to mountains within 1 hour
- ✓ Close to Monaco, Italy, and Provence for multi-location shoots
Scene 04 — Logistics
Transport & Logistics
Airports NCE (7km / 20-30 min) ▼
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) — 7km / 20-30 min
Tram Line 2 (25 min)Taxi (~€30)Private transfer
Local Transit tram · bus · train · taxi ▼
tram
3 tram lines covering Nice from airport to port and hills. Modern and efficient.
Crew tip: Tram filming requires Lignes d'Azur authorization.
bus
Extensive regional network connecting Nice, Cannes, Monaco, and villages. Line 100 is scenic coastal route.
Crew tip: Bus 82 for Èze village. Line 100 Nice-Monaco is slow but scenic.
train
TER trains along coast: Nice-Monaco 25min, Nice-Cannes 30min. Frequent service.
Crew tip: Fastest way between coastal cities. Stations are central.
taxi
Available throughout region. Uber operates in Nice and Cannes.
Production Parking moderate · Permits required
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Promenade has underground parking. Old Nice is pedestrian. Cannes Croisette has limited street parking.
Production vehicle permits through Nice Film Commission. Base camp options at port or industrial zones.
Getting Between Locations ▼
Riviera is linear along coast - plan travel time carefully. Nice to Cannes: 35 min. Nice to Monaco: 30 min. Nice to Èze: 20 min. Traffic heavy in summer, especially on Basse Corniche.
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Plan Your Nice & Côte d'Azur Shoot
From permits and crew to equipment and logistics — we handle everything on the ground so you can focus on capturing the French Riviera's premium backdrop.