Dᴇᴀᴛʜ in Paradise’s real island is not what it seems but there’s a reason every actor wants a job on the BBC show
With new episodes of the hit BBC show, Dᴇᴀᴛʜ in Paradise, airing on our screens many viewers will be wondering where it is set. The stunning backdrop for the series is the island of Guadeloupe in the Caribbean which you can fly to from just £300.
The popular show, currently on its’ 14th season with episodes airing every Friday, follows a London detective investigating murders on the fictional island of Saint Marie. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter
Guadeloupe is the perfect setting for the BBC show with the white sands, clear waters and sunny weather being a stark contrast to the dark murders that take place. Guadeloupe is a French region in the southern Caribbean Sea, consisting of two islands separated by a narrow channel.
Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre form the butterfly shape of Guadeloupe both with long beaches and sugarcane fields. Basse-Terre is the main location used for filming the series with familiar sets dotted across the island.
The lively fishing village of Deshaies on Basse-Terre is used as the show’s fictional seaside setting, St. Honoré. A local restaurant also doubles as the frequently used Catherine’s Bar, used by characters throughout the series.
Whilst the cast film they stay at the Langley Fort Royal Hotel on the island with some scenes being filmed there too. It’s no wonder actors are wishing to join the show and spend their days filming at this stunning location.
Fans of the show can visit the island to stand in the places their favourite characters also stood, with Dᴇᴀᴛʜ in Paradise tours available. Catherine’s Bar is open to the public to explore as well the Honoré Police station which is filmed at the Church of St Peter and St Paul in Deshaies.
New episodes of Dᴇᴀᴛʜ in Paradise season 14 air on BBC One every Friday at 9pm. You can also stream it live or on-demand on BBC iPlayer.
