Car Photoshoot in Paris — Automotive Studio with Direct Vehicle Access
The only photo studio in central Paris where the car drives in through the door.
At Chez Les Plombiers, vehicles enter the space directly from the street. 200 sqm of floor space, integrated cyclorama, professional DMX lighting, 36 kVA three-phase power. At 39 rue des Bourdonnais, Paris 1st, 3 minutes from Chatelet metro. A turnkey automotive studio in the heart of Paris.
The Only Auto Photo Space with Street Access in Paris 1st
Finding an automotive photo studio in central Paris where the vehicle enters at street level is a challenge most producers know well. Freight lifts, ramps, cramped basements: the logistics of a car photoshoot in central Paris are typically a nightmare. Chez Les Plombiers solves this in one doorway. Direct street-level access from rue des Bourdonnais (2.20 m wide x 3.50 m high) allows cars, motorcycles, and commercial vehicles into a 200 sqm ground-floor space with 4.5 m ceiling height. No complex manoeuvres, no disassembly required.
Beyond the access, Chez Les Plombiers is a fully equipped automotive photography space built for professional production. The integrated 4.63 m x 3.40 m cyclorama provides a neutral background for catalogue shots. The Kiosc stage lighting (5 presets + custom DMX mode) gives complete control over the light. The Optoma ZU820T projector (8,800 lumens) enables virtual background projections. Three-phase 36 kVA power feeds strobes, HMI generators, and the full arsenal of a professional automotive shoot. The 800 kg/sqm floor load capacity supports every production vehicle.
Automotive Shoot Equipment
Direct vehicle access from the street
Door measuring 2.20 m wide by 3.50 m high. The vehicle drives directly into the space from rue des Bourdonnais — no ramp, no freight lift, no basement. This is the defining advantage of this automotive studio in central Paris.
Cyclorama — 4.63 m x 3.40 m
Integrated studio backdrop, ideal for front and three-quarter shots. Projection capability via the Optoma ZU820T (8,800 lumens) for dynamic backgrounds or digital staging.
Professional DMX lighting — Kiosc
Dimmable warm/cool and colour lighting, overhead rigging grids for mounting additional fixtures on the DMX bus. The director of photography has a complete lighting canvas from the moment they arrive.
36 kVA three-phase power
Sufficient power to run strobes, HMI generators, and the full arsenal of a professional automotive shoot. Floor and overhead outlets. No need to hire an external generator.
Paris 1st = urban backdrop two steps away
Interior shots in the studio, then step outside for location photography in a Parisian context: Pont Neuf, Louvre, Les Halles. Two visual worlds in a single production day.
800 kg/sqm floor load capacity
A Porsche 911 weighs approximately 1,500 kg on 4 wheels — roughly 375 kg/sqm per contact point. The slab comfortably supports every production vehicle. Structural engineering report available on request.
Automotive Productions We Host
Catalogue photo shoot
Catalogue imagery, product sheets, dealer visuals. Cyclorama neutral background, controlled lighting, sufficient depth across the 200 sqm for every focal length.
Vehicle launch & press
Press shoot during the day, VIP cocktail in the evening — in the same space. Kiosc lighting transitions from studio mode to reception mode in seconds.
Video & digital content
Social media content, YouTube films, brand videos. Sonos + XLR audio, adjustable lighting, authentic industrial backdrop that gives the image character.
Private auto-moto event
Private reveal, press unveiling, brand evening. Up to 150 guests standing around the exhibited vehicle. VIP hosting in The Pink Apartment upstairs.
Magazine editorial
The industrial setting — polished concrete, steel beams, exposed pipes — delivers a raw, aesthetic backdrop highly sought after in the automotive and lifestyle editorial world.
Gallery — Automotive Events
Why CLP for Your Car Photoshoot
Simplified logistics — direct street access
No freight lift, no ramp, no complex manoeuvres. The vehicle drives directly through the door from rue des Bourdonnais. In the heart of Paris 1st, this is a competitive advantage that no one else can replicate.
Authentic industrial setting — the set is already built
The pipes, the beams, the concrete: the venue provides a raw, contemporary backdrop without installing anything. Directors of photography save preparation time and achieve an aesthetic that white-box studios cannot reproduce.
Total flexibility — day, evening, multi-day
Shoot during the day, launch event in the evening, three-day production run: the venue adapts to your schedule. Reduced multi-day rates available. Personalised quote following a complimentary visit.
They Trust Us
5.0 — 17 reviews
“Meilleur endroit du monde.”
“Voilà un superbe écrin qui a accueilli mon événement pendant la FW. Pour un événement qui sort du commun, l'endroit sort du commun aussi !!”
“Excellent accueil, local modulable et aménagements bien pensés ! C'est rare d'avoir un prestataire aussi arrangeant et impliqué. Merci !”
“Super endroit atypique en plein cœur de Paris. Équipement au top !”
“Un accueil sur mesure pour un lieu exceptionnel au cœur de Paris. L'équipe a su répondre à toutes nos demandes avec réactivité et professionnalisme. Un vrai coup de cœur !”
“Très bel endroit pour recevoir et organiser des événements à Paris. L'équipe est très professionnelle.”
“Superbe dîner / superbe endroit ! Tout était orchestré d'une main de maître !”
“Excellent lieu en plein centre de Paris permettant d'accueillir des événements premium. L'espace est modulable et magnifiquement aménagé. À découvrir absolument !”
“Excellente prestation !”
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