Death in Paradise, Catherine’s Bar Cuisine & Botanical Garden

Pointe-à-Pitre cruise terminal: Our driver and guide will be waiting for you from 8:30 am near the tourist office and shops (Terminal 1) of the cruise terminal with a sign mentioning your name. Further information will be provided at a later date.

Your guide will take you on a scenic drive along the coast. You will drive along the magnificent beach where the Inspector’s house aka “shack” is set up every year during the filming period. Your guide will describe the scenes filmed on this site and the difficult shooting environment for the actors. Please note: the Inspector’s house is only visible from May to August.

Your guide will then take you to the botanical garden in the village of Deshaies, also known as Village Honoré. During this free one-hour visit, you can admire a magnificent collection of water lilies, a pond full of koi carp, discover the village of parrots and lorikeets, and the majestic Talipot palm, unique in Guadeloupe! You’ll also have the chance to feed the animals present! A private villa in the garden was the setting for the scene in which the series’ first detective, Richard Poole, was found murdered (the villa is not open to visitors).

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 then take you to the Honoré police station. This is the only permanent film location devoted exclusively to this detective series. Visits are permitted from December to April. On the programme: meeting room, inspector’s and officers’ offices, prisons, suspect board, etc. You can visit this unique site on the island and leave with unforgettable memories. What’s more, you can make purchases (T-shirts, caps, tote bags, etc.) in the dedicated series shop inside. Please note: the cost of this visit is €15 / $20 (from December 2023 to April 2024) and is at your own expense.

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.

We end the morning with a local lunch at Catherine’s bar. This restaurant, made famous by the detective series, is also renowned for its high-quality local cuisine. Your driver-guide will introduce you to Guadeloupean cuisine and the drinks on the menu. You’ll have an hour and a half to enjoy this unique experience for fans of the series. To make your experience as enjoyable as possible, the menu will be sent to you by e-mail so that you can order it in advance. This way, on the day of your excursion, you can fully enjoy the experience without worrying about time constraints. Please note: Catherine’s bar may not be available for various reasons (closed on Wednesdays, fully booked, etc.). In this case, your local guide will take you to another restaurant for lunch. However, a photo stop will always be scheduled during the excursion. Lunch is not included in the price and is at your own expense.

After lunch, your guide will take you on a scenic drive along the coast. You will drive along the magnificent beach of Grand Anse and your driver will stop for a breathtaking view. At the next stop, you will also have a breathtaking view of the Langley Resort Fort Royal, a frequent film location in the series and where the film crews stay.

After this walk, it will be time to board your minibus for the return trip to the cruise terminal in Pointe-à-Pitre. Depending on the departure time of your cruise ship, the return journey will take place at around 2.30 or 3pm.