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Chapter
6 October 2026
Mont-Saint-Michel from the air, a ready-made film set. Photo: Amaustan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Mont-Saint-Michel on film: always itself Some places can play any part. Mont-Saint-Michel only ever plays one: its own. From Pathé’s camera in 1907 to today’s science fiction, here are three film images of Mont-Saint-Michel, [...]
Chapter 8
24 September 2026
The Black Ball: from Lorca’s four pages to the Oscar race Best Director at Cannes, standing ovation in Toronto: The Black Ball is now Spain’s official candidate for the Academy Awards. Directed by Los Javis, the film opens in Spanish cinemas on 25 September 2026. It also takes us on a journey through three Spanish [...]
Chapter 7
11 May 2026
Seville Never Stopped Filming In Seville, a forgotten film heritage is coming back to life. It runs from the first moving images to Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine. Seville’s film heritage: a city that has always belonged to the screen Netflix chose Seville as one of the main [...]
Chapter 6
8 May 2026
Why Film Memory Has Become a Strategic Asset for Territories Something important is happening in the travel industry, and film memory is at its heart. Travel agencies and tour operators are no longer using cinema as a marketing gimmick or a niche product for film fans. Increasingly, they are structuring entire travel experiences around [...]
Chapter 5
19 September 2025
Versailles in Film: “No, Madam, It’s Versailles!” The Palace of Versailles, one of France’s most iconic landmarks, has long fascinated filmmakers. Its grand architecture, sweeping gardens and history steeped in intrigue make it a natural setting. Stories about power, beauty and excess thrive there. From period dramas to contemporary productions, Versailles has become a film [...]
Chapter 4
8 April 2025
A pioneering congress to structure screen-related tourism in Europe Organized by The Travelling Set in Bilbao, the first European screen tourism congress is a key moment. It recognizes the growing importance of this sector in continental Europe. This pioneering event brings together tourism and film professionals to explore the synergies between the two industries. [...]
Chapter 3
8 March 2025
What Is a Film Commission? The Spanish Example Film commissions in Spain play a key role in attracting film shoots, facilitating their execution, and showcasing landscapes and heritage. But what is their true mission, and how do they contribute to the country's global recognition? A film commission is an organization responsible for supporting film [...]
Chapter 2
13 January 2025
The Stunning Filming Locations of Gladiator II The much-anticipated Gladiator II brings a new epic story and showcases breathtaking filming locations. These sites transport viewers into the heart of the Roman Empire. This article by Screenbie takes you behind the scenes of this blockbuster, from mesmerizing deserts to majestic historical landscapes. [...]
Chapter 1
12 January 2025
Would You Dare Spend One Last Night at Tremore Beach? This article by The Travelling Set takes us into the chilling universe of The Last Night at Tremore Beach, Mikel Santiago’s novel. Set on a remote coastal spot in Ireland, the story weaves mystery, suspense and an oppressive atmosphere. It grips [...]
Practical tips, links to fascinating articles, and inspiration to travel better prepared… ![]()
Chapter
6 October 2026
Mont-Saint-Michel from the air, a ready-made film set. Photo: Amaustan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Mont-Saint-Michel on film: always itself Some places can play any part. Mont-Saint-Michel only ever plays one: its own. From Pathé’s camera in 1907 to today’s science fiction, here are three film images of Mont-Saint-Michel, [...]
Chapter 8
24 September 2026
The Black Ball: from Lorca’s four pages to the Oscar race Best Director at Cannes, standing ovation in Toronto: The Black Ball is now Spain’s official candidate for the Academy Awards. Directed by Los Javis, the film opens in Spanish cinemas on 25 September 2026. It also takes us on a journey through three Spanish [...]
Chapter 7
11 May 2026
Seville Never Stopped Filming In Seville, a forgotten film heritage is coming back to life. It runs from the first moving images to Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine. Seville’s film heritage: a city that has always belonged to the screen Netflix chose Seville as one of the main [...]
Chapter 6
8 May 2026
Why Film Memory Has Become a Strategic Asset for Territories Something important is happening in the travel industry, and film memory is at its heart. Travel agencies and tour operators are no longer using cinema as a marketing gimmick or a niche product for film fans. Increasingly, they are structuring entire travel experiences around [...]
Chapter 5
19 September 2025
Versailles in Film: “No, Madam, It’s Versailles!” The Palace of Versailles, one of France’s most iconic landmarks, has long fascinated filmmakers. Its grand architecture, sweeping gardens and history steeped in intrigue make it a natural setting. Stories about power, beauty and excess thrive there. From period dramas to contemporary productions, Versailles has become a film [...]
Chapter 4
8 April 2025
A pioneering congress to structure screen-related tourism in Europe Organized by The Travelling Set in Bilbao, the first European screen tourism congress is a key moment. It recognizes the growing importance of this sector in continental Europe. This pioneering event brings together tourism and film professionals to explore the synergies between the two industries. [...]
Chapter 3
8 March 2025
What Is a Film Commission? The Spanish Example Film commissions in Spain play a key role in attracting film shoots, facilitating their execution, and showcasing landscapes and heritage. But what is their true mission, and how do they contribute to the country's global recognition? A film commission is an organization responsible for supporting film [...]
Chapter 2
13 January 2025
The Stunning Filming Locations of Gladiator II The much-anticipated Gladiator II brings a new epic story and showcases breathtaking filming locations. These sites transport viewers into the heart of the Roman Empire. This article by Screenbie takes you behind the scenes of this blockbuster, from mesmerizing deserts to majestic historical landscapes. [...]
Chapter 1
12 January 2025
Would You Dare Spend One Last Night at Tremore Beach? This article by The Travelling Set takes us into the chilling universe of The Last Night at Tremore Beach, Mikel Santiago’s novel. Set on a remote coastal spot in Ireland, the story weaves mystery, suspense and an oppressive atmosphere. It grips [...]
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