- Montpellier and Toulouse offer very different settings: stone and gardens in Montpellier; pink brick, riverbanks, canals and gardens in Toulouse.
- The best location depends on the mood you want, the season and the time of day: soft morning or late-afternoon light is the most flattering.
- Some locations require permission depending on how the photos are used: we advise you when you request your quote.
- BUNKAIO works in these two cities, with no fixed studio: the location is chosen with you.
- The mood you want: classical architecture, nature, water, modern lines.
- The light: outdoors, early morning and late afternoon offer soft light.
- Crowds: a very touristy place is calmer early in the morning.
- Logistics: access, parking, walking between two settings if the package includes several locations.
- The Promenade du Peyrou: a vast esplanade with its triumphal arch, its equestrian statue of Louis XIV and its water tower, for elegant, highly architectural images.
- The Jardin des Plantes: the oldest botanical garden in France (1593), with shaded paths, greenhouses and fountains, for a natural, soothing look.
- The Écusson: lanes of the old town, mansions and stone façades, for an urban setting full of character.
- The Antigone district: Ricardo Bofill’s neoclassical architecture, its geometric lines and perspectives, for contemporary, stylised portraits.
- The Pont-Neuf and the Garonne riverbanks: pink-brick arches and warm light at the end of the day.
- The Quai de la Daurade: an urban setting on the banks of the Garonne, with a view of the Pont-Neuf.
- The Place du Capitole: the city’s main square, with the Capitole façade and its arcades, for bright urban images (early in the morning to avoid the crowds).
- The Basilica of Saint-Sernin: a large Romanesque pink-brick building, UNESCO-listed as part of the Routes of Santiago de Compostela, for a setting full of history.
- The Prairie des Filtres: a large green space on the banks of the Garonne, for portraits in nature with the city in the background.
- The Jardin des Plantes: a seven-hectare botanical garden near the Canal du Midi, combining greenery and Toulouse brick.
- The Pierre-Baudis Japanese Garden: a Japanese-inspired garden in the heart of the Compans-Caffarelli park, for a calm, green setting.
- The Canal du Midi: UNESCO-listed, with tree-lined banks, locks and bridges, particularly beautiful at dawn and dusk.
- The Canal de Brienne: a small canal linking the Garonne to the Canal du Midi, with quiet banks and reflections on the water.
Personal sessions usually take place without difficulty in public places. For commercial use or a larger project, some municipalities or sites require permission: state the intended use in your request and we will advise you on the most suitable location.
An outdoor session can take place in one or several locations depending on the package: the Bunkaio editorial package, for example, includes a full day across 4 different locations. Discover our individual photo session, or read how to prepare your portrait session. For an estimate, use the online quote.
Frequently asked questions
Anywhere in France. Travel is free within 30 km of Montpellier, of Toulouse and in western Hérault. Elsewhere it is charged at €0.60 ≈ $0.66 per km, round trip, on the distance exceeding those 30 km, rounded to the nearest €5 ≈ $5.50, up to a long-distance flat rate capped at €350 ≈ $385 (estimates: Nîmes ≈ €35 ≈ $39, Carcassonne ≈ €70 ≈ $77, Perpignan ≈ €80 ≈ $88, Paris €350 ≈ $385). The online quote calculates the amount from the session city; it is confirmed on your quote, before you sign anything.
Yes, depending on the package: the Bunkaio editorial package includes a full day across 4 different locations.
For a personal session, generally not; for commercial use, some places require it. State the use in your request.
