Country House to Hire for Photo Shoots and Events near Paris

Discover the venue: CHARMING

CHARMING is a 130 m2 longère, a traditional French longhouse near Chartres (Eure-et-Loir), available to hire for film shoots, photo shoots and corporate events. As a country house to hire for photo shoots and events near Paris, CHARMING sits 90 minutes from the capital, at the entrance to the Perche Regional Nature Park.

The CHARMING estate brings together the house, a 60 m2 loft, a conservatory and a heated pool on 3,000 m2 of flat grounds. The crew changes set without reloading the trucks. The 18 kW supply and fibre broadband keep up with the set, and 8 people can sleep on site.

An 1826 longhouse as a filming location near Chartres

The CHARMING longhouse dates from 1826. Its facade appears to be flint stone, with brick surrounds, flat clay roof tiles and sage green shutters beneath Virginia creeper. Inside, weathered beams, terracotta floor tiles, exposed timber framing and antique furniture give each room its own mood. A single shoot day therefore covers several sets.

CHARMING fact sheet

• Location: Chartres area, 1:30h / 120km from Paris ( porte de Versailles ) 
• Type and style: 1826 longhouse, country house of character; charming, authentic decoration
• Interior surface: 130 m2, all on one level
• Exterior surface: 3,000 m2, including 2,800 m2 of flat garden and an 80 m2 terrace
• Room sizes: living room 24.50 m2 with open kitchen, kitchen 11.70 m2, dining room 31.80 m2, study 11.50 m2
• Bedrooms: 3, totalling 38.50 m2
• Bathrooms: 3, totalling 12 m2
• Outbuildings: self-contained 60 m2 loft; 21 m2 conservatory with gym and hot tub
• Swimming pool: 12.50 m x 4 m, 1.45 m deep, heated from May to the end of September, weather permitting
• Ceiling height: 2.60 metres
• Aspect and view: north west, garden view
• Equipment: 18 kW electricity supply, fibre wifi, reversible air conditioning
• Accommodation: sleeps up to 8
• Access and logistics: easy access, served from Paris Montparnasse
• Surroundings: quiet, apart from a neighbour's cockerels; hotels and restaurants nearby

Volumes, light and staging

The CHARMING dining room, at 31.80 m2, combines a black and white chequerboard floor, timber framing, painted brick arches and a billiard table. The living room switches to red terracotta tiles, whitewashed weathered beams and floral bergère armchairs. The north west aspect gives fairly soft light during the day.

Under the roof timbers of CHARMING, a double height room brings together rough-hewn beams, a crystal chandelier and a clawfoot bath. The bedrooms range from sage green panelling to a barn door headboard. With 2.60 metres of ceiling height and everything on one level, equipment moves around without a single step.

The flat garden at CHARMING surrounds a 12.50 m x 4 m pool lined with lanterns and sun loungers. The 80 m2 paved terrace holds a wooden dining table and lounge set, lit in the evening by ground spotlights. The conservatory, with black industrial-style glazing, houses a gym and a hot tub.

Recommended professional uses

• Fashion or lifestyle photo shoot: bedrooms with distinct moods and a chequerboard dining room.
• Summer photo series: 12.50 m x 4 m heated pool, from May to the end of September.
• Advertising shoot in an authentic setting: an 1826 longhouse and 2,800 m2 of flat garden.
• Evening scenes: 80 m2 terrace with built-in outdoor lighting.
• Executive away day in the countryside: study, fibre broadband and 8 beds on site.

Key facts

• 130 m2 longhouse from 1826, all on one level, with a self-contained 60 m2 loft.
• 3,000 m2 of flat grounds, including 2,800 m2 of garden.
• 12.50 m x 4 m x 1.45 m pool, heated from May to the end of September.

Why choose Easy Spaces

• Responsive team: time saved on searching, shortlisting and back and forth.
• Secured venue: clear scope, owner validation, permits and contracts fully handled.
• End-to-end support: your project followed from A to Z, right up to the production day.

Frequently asked questions about CHARMING

Can a film crew stay overnight at a country house near Chartres?

Yes, the CHARMING longhouse sleeps up to 8, and there are hotels and restaurants nearby.

How do I get to the CHARMING longhouse by train from Paris?
The nearest station to CHARMING is La Loupe, served from Paris Montparnasse train station.

Is the pool at CHARMING heated for a photo shoot?

Yes, the pool is heated from May to the end of September, weather permitting. The CHARMING pool measures 12.50 m x 4 m and is 1.45 m deep.

What budget should I plan to hire a country house for a shoot in Eure-et-Loir?

The budget for CHARMING depends on duration, crew size, season, and schedule. Easy Spaces sends a quotation within 24 hours of receiving your brief.

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