Leave us a comment on our Facebook page and let us know what you think of this story. But just don’t expect to see the beach shack! So there you have it… visit Guadalupe and take in the gorgeous locations. “We were like, ‘We have to secure this a little bit more now!'” He told the Radio Times: “We’ve had years where we’ve kind of left it to the elements, and then people were having parties in it at weekends, like tourists having parties. Read more: Death In Paradise reveals guest list for new series… including EastEnders favourite!īetween shoots, the shack is taken down and stored away.Įxecutive Producer Tim Key says there’s a good reason for that. The Anse La Perle beach is real but unfortunately, the shack is not. Whether it be Richard Poole, Humphrey Goodman, Jack Mooney or current inhabitant Neville Parker they’ll find beautiful beaches and ocean views… as well as a lizard called Henry. Neville and his glorious beach shack (Credit: BBC) Where is Death In Paradise filmed? What about Neville’s beach shack, does that exist?Įvery British detective that is sent to Saint Marie – sorry, Guadalupe – always lives in that cute little beach shack. Its real-life name is Le Madras, and you can sip cocktails or eat yummy food overlooking the ocean – just like the cast of the show do in every episode.
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Since series three, Catherine’s Bar has been situated in Deshaies.
The views at Le Madras are stunning (Credit: Google Maps) Does Catherine’s Bar really exist? However, there are more to explore – you can go to the gloriously lush Botanical Gardens (where Richard Poole was killed), which is a short drive from Deshaies.Īnd then there’s the Langley Fort Royal Hotel, another staple in the show. We’re talking Honoré police station, which is really the town’s church. Several enterprising travel companies have set up specific location tours, which take in all of the key places in the show. But like anywhere, there are dos and don’ts, so have a look at the government site here for the latest, up-to-date advice.Īnd don’t forget your mosquito repellent! Can you visit the actual locations? In so far as crime, Guadalupe records low levels of crime. The hurricane season generally runs from June to November, so again it’s always best to check weather reports before you travel. However, with the world the way it is now, it’s always best to check entry requirements.
You can visit Guadalupe and it’s generally safe to visit. “I feel incredibly lucky to be here, but it’s a physically demanding show – there’s no two ways about it.Guadaloupe looking gorgeous (Credit: YouTube) Where is Death In Paradise filmed? Is Guadalupe safe to visit? Not just for our own comfort but for very practical filming reasons. It doesn’t sound it - they’re nice complaints to have – but it is a very real on-set challenge, staying cool all the time. The crew work really hard to try and help you out as much as possible. Ralf Little, who plays DS Neville Parker, explained: “You have to know all the tricks pretty quickly. You might think the idea of there being downsides to filming in a tropical paradise is ridiculous, but the cast and crew know that it isn’t all sunbathing and sundowners. endless beaches of white sands lapped at by the tantalising blue waters of the Caribbean Sea and patches of dense. What are the challenges of filming in the Caribbean? Located between Dominica and Antigua, it is a French overseas territory - and thus effectively part of France - consisting of two main islands and having a population of just over 400,000.īecause of its French roots, much of the island's population speaks French, which is why so many of the cast of Death in Paradise speak with a French accent.
The BBC One drama series is actually filmed in Guadeloupe, a tropical insular region located in the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean. Death in Paradise is set on the fictional island of Saint Marie, said to be in the Lesser Antilles.
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