Your guide will take you on a scenic walk along the coast. You’ll walk alongside the magnificent beach where the inspector’s house – also known as ‘the Shack’ – was set up every year during filming. Your guide will tell you about the scenes filmed here, the challenging filming conditions the actors had to face, and why the hut was removed from the beach. Please note: the inspector’s house is no longer visible from the beach, but our guide will show you its new location.
After this stop, your guide will take you to another village, where you will visit the building that serves as the government's house.
You will continue your excursion with a visit to Port Honoré, where all the scenes linked to the departure or arrival of a boat, or referring to a port, were filmed. You’ll discover a sublime view of the village bay, its church and a distant glimpse of Catherine’s bar. It’s a sublime spot for souvenir photos. Don’t forget your camera or smartphone!
Your guide will take you on a walking tour of the historic centre of Honoré village, where you’ll discover various filming locations: the church, Catherine’s first bar, etc. You’ll learn about the constraints of filming and what goes on behind the scenes.
This year, as a one-off, the ‘Shack’ will be open to the public if you wish. If the site is not open on the day of your tour, a photo stop will still be arranged. Please note: the ticket price is not included in this tour (€20 / $25) and is at your own expense.
He will take you to the Honoré police station for a photo stop. This is the only permanent filming location dedicated exclusively to this crime series. Your guide will explain the history of the site and the role it plays in the series. If it is open on the day of your visit, you are welcome to take some time to explore it. Visits are usually permitted from December to April.
Inside, you will see: the meeting room, the inspector’s and officers’ offices, cells, the suspect board, etc. Please note: the ticket price is not included in this tour and is at your own expense.
The walking tour will end at Catherine’s Bar, where your guide will show you around. After a brief introduction to the bar and a few minutes to take photos, your guide will give you 20 minutes of free time to enjoy the restaurant as you wish. You can simply have a drink at the bar (if it’s open, or at another venue), relax on the small beach next to the bar, or go for a short stroll.
After your free time, your guide will take you on a scenic drive along the coast, and your driver will stop so you can admire the breathtaking views. At the next stop, you’ll also enjoy a stunning view of a hotel complex, a recurring filming location for the series and the place where the film crews stay.
After this stop, it will be time to board your minibus for the return journey to your hotel or the port of Deshaies.
