Film and photo shoot location · Edge of the Sologne · under 2 h 30 from Paris

A log chalet to hire for film and photo shoots

Q: Can the chalet be hired for a film or TV shoot?

Yes. The chalet is available as a set for feature films, TV series, TV films and short films. Every project receives a tailored quote.

Q: Is the chalet suitable for a commercial, music video or photo shoot?

Yes. The log interiors, natural light, garden, pool and woodland suit commercials, music videos and fashion, interiors or editorial photo shoots.

Q: How much does it cost to hire the chalet for a shoot?

There are no public rates. Every project receives a tailored quote based on its duration, the spaces used and the production’s needs.

Q: Is the chalet in the mountains?

No. It is in the Indre, on the edge of the Sologne, under 2 h 30 from Paris. Its log architecture and woodland recreate the feel of a mountain chalet, without mountain views or guaranteed snow.

Q: Can we shoot winter or snow scenes?

The interiors, fireplace and log walls suit winter scenes. It does sometimes snow at the chalet, but snow is never guaranteed: if snow is essential, the production should plan for it.

Q: Which spaces can be used for a shoot?

The 450 m² chalet includes a high-ceilinged living space of about 150 m² (living room, dining area, kitchen), a 50 m² mezzanine, bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and a 300 m² basement, plus one hectare of garden with a 120 m² wooden terrace and pool and one hectare of woodland. The spaces used are agreed with each production.

Q: Is there room for vehicles and equipment?

Yes. The tarmac driveway and the area in front of the basement can take vehicles, and the 300 m² covered basement, with ground-level access, can be used for equipment storage. There is a walk-in cold room in the basement. Access for heavy goods vehicles is checked case by case.

Q: How far is the chalet from Paris?

The chalet is under 2 h 30 from Paris by car, in the Centre-Val de Loire region, south of Blois and Orléans.

Q: How do I arrange a recce?

Send a request through the form with your project, dates and crew size. The exact address is shared when the recce is arranged.

A 450 m² log chalet with two hectares of garden and woodland: a mountain-house set for films, TV series, commercials, music videos and photo shoots, on the edge of the Sologne, under 2 h 30 from Paris.

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Log chalet for hire for film and photo shoots: timber gable, terrace and slate roof in autumn

450 m²chalet in total

150 m²open-plan living space with high ceilings

3bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms

300 m²basement

< 2 h 30from Paris by car

2 haof garden and woodland

Mountain atmosphere

A mountain chalet set for your shoots

An ideal set for mountain scenes. With its chalet architecture, generous volumes and woodland, the property lends itself to mountain-refuge, ski-holiday-home and back-to-nature settings, on the edge of the Sologne.

The chalet stands in lowland countryside in the Indre: there are no mountain views and snow is never guaranteed. The mountain atmosphere comes from the architecture, the interiors and the woodland, and in some winters, from the snow.

Glazed door in the log-walled living room opening onto the snow-covered terrace and countryside, two white armchairs in the foreground — The living room on a snowy day. Photo taken at the chalet; snow not guaranteed.

Suitable for

Film, TV series, commercial, music video and photo shoots

The chalet welcomes productions of all sizes. The length of hire, from a one-day photo shoot to a longer film shoot, is agreed with each production.

Film and TV

Family home, refuge, mountain holiday chalet: a complete interior and exterior set on a single property.

Commercials

Large volumes, contemporary furniture and raw timber for commercials in a chalet setting.

Music videos

Grand piano, lantern-lit dining area, woodland: varied moods for a music video.

Photo shoots

Natural light through large glazed doors, wood and stone textures for fashion, interiors or editorial work.

The chalet · Interiors

A log house for film, TV and commercial shoots

450 m² in total, including a 150 m² living space and a 50 m² mezzanine. Large volumes, separate bedrooms and open circulation give you many camera angles.

Log chalet living room: curved sofa, fireplace and glazed doors opening onto the terrace and wooded hills

Kitchen beneath log roof timbers: red island, wooden sheepskin stools

View from the kitchen towards the dining area and the blue grand piano

INT. Living space≈ 150 m²

Living room, dining room and kitchen: a mountain-house set

A single large log-walled volume brings the three spaces together around a fireplace. It suits dinner scenes, fireside evenings and family gatherings, with shots that can run from one space to the next.

Wide shots across the whole room
Large table for group scenes
Glazed doors opening onto the countryside

Living room under a cathedral ceiling: log beams, timber cladding and large glazed doors

Large dining table with white chairs, blue grand piano and living room in the background

Blue grand piano in front of a large glazed door opening onto the pool and garden in autumn

INT. VolumesUp to 7 m ceiling height

Logs, beams and natural light for your shots

Solid log walls, exposed beams and high ceilings give the chalet its refuge character. The volumes allow high- and low-angle shots and leave room for lighting rigs, with up to 7 m of ceiling height in places.

Mezzanine beneath the log roof timbers, above the dining area, staircase and piano

High-angle view from the mezzanine over the living room, rug and glazed door

Polished concrete steps leading to the piano platform beneath the mezzanine logs

INT. Mezzanine50 m²

A 50 m² mezzanine for high-angle shots

It overlooks the dining area and living room beneath the roof timbers. A set in its own right, or a raised camera position for high-angle shots of the main room.

Log chalet bedroom: white bed, green curtains and French window onto the garden

Log bedroom with graphic posters above the bed and a red window

Bathroom between log walls: bath, double basin and glass shower

INT. Bedrooms3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

Three chalet bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms

Log walls, ceiling beams and large windows: each bedroom has its own bathroom, with a bath, walk-in shower or antique basins. Three intimate sets, usable separately or as preparation rooms depending on the shoot.

The grounds

A filming location with garden and woodland

One hectare of garden and one hectare of woodland for your exterior scenes. The property sits in a small hamlet and is not overlooked. Lawn, woodland edge, 120 m² wooden terrace and pool let you move from one setting to another without leaving the site.

Chalet grounds in autumn: large lawn, trees and the log chalet in the distance — **EXT.** Garden1 ha
Large lawn, fruit trees and pool: arrivals, play scenes, outdoor meals, wide shots of the chalet.

Woodland edge on the property in autumn: golden broadleaves and conifers — **EXT.** Woodland1 ha
Woodland edge, undergrowth and seasonal foliage: walks, refuge and back-to-nature moods.

120 m² wooden terrace with table and chairs, overlooking the grounds in autumn — **EXT.** TerraceWooden, 120 m²

Pool in the garden, lined with autumn-coloured trees — **EXT.** PoolIn the garden

Chalet entrance under a log porch, red glazed door — **EXT.** EntranceLog porch

The hamlet is inhabited: sound conditions and any constraints related to neighbours are reviewed with each production during the recce.

Production spaces

Practical spaces for film crews

Alongside the set, the property offers a large basement and road access.

300 m² concrete basement: large covered space with a parked vehicle, pillars and strip lighting

300 m² basement

Accessed at ground level through two garage doors from the driveway, it includes a walk-in cold room. Possible uses: equipment storage, crew preparation, costume or dressing rooms, catering storage, subject to technical suitability and the owners’ agreement.

Allée goudronnée menant au chalet au coucher du soleil, enrochement et grands arbres

Road access

Easy road access through two gates, followed by a tarmac driveway up to the chalet. Access for heavy goods vehicles is checked case by case with the production.

Parking

The tarmac driveway and the area in front of the basement can take crew vehicles, in addition to the covered basement. Capacity is confirmed according to your unit’s set-up.

Scouting gallery

Photos of the filming chalet, room by room

Tap an image to view it full size. Captions give the space, the type of shot and the orientation where known.

Floor plans and video tour: coming soon.

Information for productions

Location technical sheet

Features confirmed by the owners. Detailed technical data is sent on request.

Location

A filming location on the edge of the Sologne, under 2 h 30 from Paris

The chalet is in the north of the Indre, on the edge of the Sologne, in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France, under 2 h 30 from Paris by car. To keep the location private, the exact address, nearest stations and directions are shared when the recce is arranged.

At a glance

A log chalet for hire as a filming location in France’s Centre-Val de Loire

A mountain house less than 2 h 30 from Paris

Finding a chalet for a shoot in France usually means heading to the Alps or the Pyrenees. Le Chalet des Portes de Sologne offers a closer alternative: a solid log house with exposed timbers, a fireplace and large glazed doors, under 2 h 30 from Paris by car. Crews save travel time and still get the feel of a mountain chalet for refuge, ski-holiday or back-to-nature scenes.

Several sets on one property

The 450 m² chalet combines a high-ceilinged living space of about 150 m², an open kitchen, a 50 m² mezzanine, bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a 120 m² wooden terrace, a pool, one hectare of garden and one hectare of woodland. A production can move between interior day, interior night and exteriors without a unit move.

Designed around production needs

The 300 m² basement, accessed at ground level through two garage doors, can house equipment, crew preparation, costume or dressing rooms, as agreed with the owners. A walk-in cold room makes catering easier. The tarmac driveway and the area in front of the basement provide vehicle parking.

Films, series, commercials, music videos and shoots

A house for film or TV shoots, a chalet for commercials, a set for music videos or fashion and interiors photo shoots: every request is discussed with the production, which receives a tailored quote. Recces are by appointment, and the exact address is shared at that point.

Frequently asked questions

Hiring a chalet for a shoot: your questions

Can the chalet be hired for a film or TV shoot?

Yes. The chalet is available as a set for feature films, TV series, TV films and short films. Every project receives a tailored quote.

Is the chalet suitable for a commercial, music video or photo shoot?

Yes. The log interiors, natural light, garden, pool and woodland suit commercials, music videos and fashion, interiors or editorial photo shoots.

How much does it cost to hire the chalet for a shoot?

There are no public rates. Every project receives a tailored quote based on its duration, the spaces used and the production’s needs.

Is the chalet in the mountains?

No. It is in the Indre, on the edge of the Sologne, under 2 h 30 from Paris. Its log architecture and woodland recreate the feel of a mountain chalet, without mountain views or guaranteed snow.

Can we shoot winter or snow scenes?

The interiors, fireplace and log walls suit winter scenes. It does sometimes snow at the chalet, but snow is never guaranteed: if snow is essential, the production should plan for it.

Which spaces can be used for a shoot?

The 450 m² chalet includes a high-ceilinged living space of about 150 m² (living room, dining area, kitchen), a 50 m² mezzanine, bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and a 300 m² basement, plus one hectare of garden with a 120 m² wooden terrace and pool and one hectare of woodland. The spaces used are agreed with each production.

Is there room for vehicles and equipment?

Yes. The tarmac driveway and the area in front of the basement can take vehicles, and the 300 m² covered basement, with ground-level access, can be used for equipment storage. There is a walk-in cold room in the basement. Access for heavy goods vehicles is checked case by case.

How far is the chalet from Paris?

The chalet is under 2 h 30 from Paris by car, in the Centre-Val de Loire region, south of Blois and Orléans.

How do I arrange a recce?

Send a request through the form with your project, dates and crew size. The exact address is shared when the recce is arranged.

Contact and recce

Hire the chalet for a film or photo shoot

Every project receives a tailored quote based on its duration, the spaces used and the production’s needs. Get in touch to discuss your project and arrange a recce.

Email us directly Stephane@castoretpollux.com