If you are staying in a hotel/apartment in Deshaies, our driver-guide will collect you free of charge from your accommodation. Further details will be provided at a later date. If you live outside Deshaies, please let us know your address so that we can give you a quote if necessary.

Olivier, our local guide and driver for this shore excursion, was an extra in the several episodes of season 14 and 15 of Death in Paradise. He will be able to tell you all about the behind-the-scenes shooting of the series and the sometimes difficult conditions in which the actors worked. He will be on hand to help you make the most of your experience.

You will start 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 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.

We will then head to Catherine’s Bar. This restaurant, made famous by the crime series, is also renowned for its high-quality local cuisine. Please note: Catherine’s Bar may not be available for various reasons (closed on Wednesdays, fully booked, etc.). However, a photo stop will always be included during the tour. And if time permits, you will have a few minutes to enjoy a drink (not included in the price).

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 1.5-hour self-guided tour, you can admire a magnificent collection of water lilies, a pond filled with koi carp, discover the village of parrots and lorikeets, and see the majestic Talipot palm tree, unique to Guadeloupe! You will also have the opportunity to feed the animals! A private villa in the garden served as the setting for the scene in which the series’ first detective, Richard Poole, was found murdered (the villa is not open to visitors). At the end of the garden tour, you will find a snack bar where you can enjoy local ice cream and sandwiches (not included in the price).

After this stop, it will be time to board your minibus for the return trip to the port of Deshaies. The return trip is scheduled for around 1:30 p.m.