Max & Leon (2016)

Cuiseaux, France

A small Bresse town in the south of Saône-et-Loire, on the edge of Jura, renowned for its medieval heritage and its market.

The scene : The village of Cuiseaux, adorned in the colors of 1939, serves as the hometown of Max and Léon before their tumultuous departure to escape mobilization.

Cousance, France

Village of Jura, in Bresse, adjoining Cuiseaux at the departmental border.

The scene : The nearby Jurassic village of Cuiseaux also hosted scenes from the first Palmashow film.

Givet, France

Citadel built from 1555 on the orders of Charles V, overlooking the Meuse from the heights of Givet, long a strategic stronghold on the northern border. The entire site is listed as a historical monument.

The scene : The imposing fortress of the Ardennes serves as the backdrop for the military scenes of the film, featuring Christophe Lambert.

Namur, Belgium

Louis XV style mansion (hôtel de Groesbeeck-de Croix) in Namur, transformed into a museum of decorative arts, featuring period lounges furnished with period furniture.

The scene : The salons of this 18th-century private hotel served as the interior backdrop for the filming.

Namur, Belgium

Historic heart of Namur, around the Saint-Aubain Cathedral, a classical building from the 18th century with a large dome. Built in 1772 by Gaetano Matteo Pisoni in the baroque style, this cathedral is well classified in Wallonia and recognized as an exceptional heritage site.

The scene : The ancient streets of the Saint-Aubain Cathedral district were used for the outdoor scenes filmed in Namur.

Douarnenez, France

Former fishing port of Tréboul, maritime district of Douarnenez, in southern Finistère.

The scene : On the port of Tréboul, in Douarnenez, the seaside scenes are played out where a barge serves as the backdrop for the escape of the two heroes.

Languidic, France

Rural commune of Morbihan, north of Lorient.

The scene : The Morbihan commune hosted part of the Breton filming.

Chimay, Belgium

Town in southern Belgium, in Thiérache, known for its castle of the princes of Chimay and its Trappist beer.

The scene : The small town of Hainaut served as the setting for a few days of shooting, featuring Christophe Lambert.

Couvin, Belgium

Village of the municipality of Couvin, in the province of Namur, on the edge of the Eau Noire.

The scene : The village of Pesche, in the municipality of Couvin, is one of the Belgian filming locations.

Namur, Belgium