'Fiasco': From Paris to Bruyères-le-Châtel, Netflix comedy series' filming locations are a must-visit

The French comedy series 'Fiasco' stars Pierre Niney as the protagonist
Let's have a peek at the famous locations used for filming the French comedy series 'Fiasco' (@netflix)
Let's have a peek at the famous locations used for filming the French comedy series 'Fiasco' (@netflix)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The upcoming French comedy series 'Fiasco' on Netflix explores the stressful and exhausting process of filming a movie. 

With its premiere scheduled for Tuesday, April 30, the story revolves around Raphaël Valande (Pierre Niney), who decides to mark his directorial debut with a film honoring his grandmother. 

However, things quickly turn into a nightmare when one of the characters decides to sabotage the film. 

The primary photography for the series started on January 17, 2023, and ended on April 19, 2023.

Without further ado, let's delve into all the 'Fiasco' filming locations.

Paris, France

The series stars Pierre Niney as Raphaël Valande.
The series stars Pierre Niney as Raphaël Valande (Youtube/@netflixfrance)

France's capital, Paris, is known as the home of well-known fashion designers, earning it the moniker 'the fashion capital of the world.'

The city is renowned for its magnificent, towering landmarks, such as the internationally renowned Eiffel Tower.

The city's image as a romantic destination has been solidified by its long history of association with love and romance, as it has served as the backdrop for numerous romantic books, films, and songs.

Bruyères-le-Châtel 

'Fiasco' documents hilarious accidents that occur while a movie is being filmed
'Fiasco' documents hilarious accidents that occur while a movie is being filmed (Youtube/@netflixfrance)

According to Actu Essonne, certain scenes of the series are filmed in Bruyères-le-Châtel. The renowned location is a commune in the Île-de-France department of Essonne, situated within both the Paris area and the department of Essonne.

The town also boasts tourist attractions in the area, such as Eglise de Bruyères, Le Châtel, and Floreval Adventure Park. 

Saint-Chéron 

Pierre Niney as Raphaël Valande in a still from 'Fiasco' (YouTube/@netflixfrance)
Pierre Niney as Raphaël Valande in a still from 'Fiasco' (YouTube/@netflixfrance)

Saint-Chéron is another commune in the Île-de-France region of northern France and is situated in the Essonne department.

The location is named after Saint Caraunus, a missionary who was killed by local thieves.

The term used for the people who live in Saint-Chéron is Saint-Chéronnais.

As per France Voyage, the town of Saint-Chéron is situated 45 km south of Paris and is home to 5343 residents.

The town spans an area of 1144 hectares in the valley of barley, as well as an additional 10 hectares and 29 centiares in the protected area of the valley of the vixen.

Seine-et-Marne, Nandy

François Civil
François Civil in a still from 'Fiasco' (YouTube/@netflixfrance)

Seine-et-Marne, Nandy, is a commune situated in the Seine-et-Marne department within the Île-de-France region in north-central France.

With several tourist sites, including Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte and Fontainebleau, the city is located in the Paris area and the Seine-et-Marne department.

How to stream 'Fiasco'?

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A still from 'Fiasco' (Youtube/@netflixfrance)

To watch the series, you can subscribe to Netflix's exclusive subscription, which is $6.99 per month for the standard plan with ads.

For the standard plan without ads, the cost is $15.49/month, whereas the premium plan is priced at $22.99/month.

'Fiasco' trailer



 

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