Death in Paradise, Catherine’s Bar Cuisine & Botanical Garden
Description
Follow in the footsteps of Mattie, Naomi, Sebastian and Mervin on this Death in Paradise tour in Guadeloupe, departing from the cruise terminal in Pointe-à-Pitre. Drink where they drank, walk where they walked and eat where they ate. You will be guided by someone who was an extra in seasons 14 and 15 of the series. You will have the opportunity to have lunch at Catherine’s Bar or simply enjoy an hour of free time in the village of Honoré.
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Itinerary
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 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.
Your guide then 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. You will pay on site for the ticket (€15 or$20).
After this stop at the Catherine’s Bar, you will have 2 options: 1. Lunch at Catherine’s Bar: To ensure you have the most enjoyable experience possible, the menu will be sent to you by email so that you can order in advance and save time on the day. We will then book a table for the group. This option is not available on Wednesdays and public holidays (Christmas, New Year’s Day, Easter, etc.). Lunch is not included in the price. 2. Free time to explore Honoré Village at your leisure: For around 60 minutes, you can simply have a drink at the bar (Catherine’s Bar is closed on Wednesdays), relax on the small beach next to the bar, or go for a short stroll. If you’d like to have a drink at Catherine’s Bar, please note that we cannot guarantee you a table, as reservations are only available for lunch. You’ll simply need to find a seat when you arrive.
After lunch or 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 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.
The walking tour will end at the Catehrine’s Bar where your guide will give you an introduction of this site.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- This excursion departs from the arrivals area (Terminal 1) of the Pointe-à-Pitre cruise terminal and is therefore exclusively for cruise passengers.
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Motorized scooters, collapsible wheelchairs, walkers, strollers, and luggage are not permitted. A large amount of walking and or climbing is required, often over unpaved and uneven terrain. You should be in good physical health if you reserve this tour.
- Lunch at the Catherine’s Bar: This option is not available on Wednesdays and public holidays (Christmas, New Year’s Day, Easter, etc.). Lunch is not included in the price.
- The Honoré Police Station: We will stop in front of this site for a photo opportunity. We cannot guarantee that the site will be open on the day of your visit. If it is open and you wish to visit, you will be given some time to do so. The admission fee is not included, and you must purchase your ticket on site.
- Bring your own water bottle: We’re eco-friendly and no longer provide plastic bottles.
- Walking tour of the Village d'Honoré: this tour involves walking and/or climbing steps for around 40 minutes, often on unpaved and uneven ground.
Reviews(96)
Fabulous experience! Olivier was a great guise, very knowledgeable and having been an extra on the show, full of interesting anecdotes and fun facts. We were there during the filming period which meant some things were limited, such as the police station being close, but Olivier still managed to ensure we saw as much as possible, including some extra bits!! The botanical gardens were a highlight for us. All in all a great day out for DIP fans!!!
It was incredibly fun. There is a world of difference between visiting the filming locations with someone who is knowledgeable and has been involved versus just going through the points without context. The mere fact that Oliver showed a photo of how each location we visited looks in the series was very helpful. We then recommended the tour on-site when we met other tourists interested in the filming locations of the series.
My parents and I had the pleasure of experiencing the DIP tour with Olivier. Olivier provided an unforgettable experience from start to finish. He provided so much insight into the show and was patient with all of our questions and comments. He even had pictures to show specific scenes that were filmed in the areas he was showing us. It’s clear that he loves what he does and we highly recommend this tour!
This was an amazing tour! We were well taken care of by our Guide Olivier. He took us to all the important places of the TV show and had lots of interesting behind-the-scenes information tidbits, since he was an extra on the show. The ride was comfortable, and the tour was small, with only two other couples in the vehicle. Pickup was prompt and we were returned on time to the cruise ship. Lunch at Catherine's bar was delicious and we got some free time afterwards to walk around the area. Very geeky experience, a must do for fans of Death In Paradise!
The guide had been a extra in the TV series so knowledgeable good lunch at Catherine's bar ,value for money
It was a perfect day with Oliver. All the great spots from Death in Paradise were just totally great, We were lucky that Cathrines Bar was open. So we could finally have a beer there. The highlight was the police station. We were allowed to see everything inside and were fortunately almost all alone in it. The botanical garden was a dream. And we had lunch on the beach. We can recommend the tour 100%.
Olivier was brilliant throughout and did all he could to ensure that the small tour group enjoyed themselves and got the best out of this must do adventure. We are fans of the show and we specifically sought out this tour after reading excellent reviews of what we saw as a highlight of our cruise. We had a brilliant time and can totally endorse and recommend this excursion. Thank you Olivier.
It was a great day. Olivier gave thought to the timing of each of our visits so we could get the most from each experience and miss the cruise crowds. There is some walking around the Botanical Gardens and also through the town to the police station and Catherine’s Bar We thoroughly enjoyed the walks. Olivier was a very enthusiastic guide on Death in Paradise. Whenever we stopped, he showed us scenes from the show to prompt our memories of where we were & what we were looking at. Olivier himself had been in the show as an extra and it was fun to hear his experience. The meal pre booked at Catherine’s Bar by Olivier was great. We sat comfortably and enjoyed our pre-booked meal when it was super busy and people were trying to sit at the tables. Olivier was more than happy to take photos at all the different stops which were fantastic photos. The Botanical Gardens were beautiful. The feeding of the fish was an experience - the fish go WILD as you throw the food in. The feeding of the parachets was an experience too. We didn’t feed the goats, we gave our feed to a family with multiple children. The actual gardens were so pretty. All the trees, flowers and water features like the waterfall, fountain & stream were so restful to listen to and so beautiful. This was a highly memorable day & we would definitely recommend to do it with Olivier and his company.
We were picked up from and returned to the cruise port. The tour was meticulously planned and organised. Olivier was very knowledgable, not only about Death in Paradise but also about Guadeloupe and its people. The locations we visited were well chosen and representative of the most famous spots of the show. A must for fans of the tv series, but also very enjoyable for any visitor to the island. Highly recommended. Thank you very much!
Oliver was very friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. It was a lovely day out. So glad we booked it with Oliver
