Grande-Terre Island

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• Pointe-u00e0-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 Inspectoru2019s house aka u201cshacku201d 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 Inspectoru2019s 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 Honoru00e9. 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! Youu2019ll also have the chance to feed the animals present! A private villa in the garden was the setting for the scene in which the seriesu2019 first detective, Richard Poole, was found murdered (the villa is not open to visitors).

• You will continue your excursion with a visit to Port Honoru00e9, where all the scenes linked to the departure or arrival of a boat, or referring to a port, were filmed. Youu2019ll discover a sublime view of the village bay, its church and a distant glimpse of Catherineu2019s bar. Itu2019s a sublime spot for souvenir photos. Donu2019t forget your camera or smartphone!

• Your guide will take you on a walking tour of the historic centre of Honoru00e9 village, where youu2019ll discover various filming locations: the church, Catherineu2019s first bar, etc. Youu2019ll learn about the constraints of filming and what goes on behind the scenes.

• Your guide then will take you to the Honoru00e9 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 (u20ac15 or$20).

• After this stop at the Catherineu2019s Bar, you will have 2 options:nn1. Lunch at Catherineu2019s 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 Yearu2019s Day, Easter, etc.). Lunch is not included in the price.nn2. Free time to explore Honoru00e9 Village at your leisure: For around 60 minutes, you can simply have a drink at the bar (Catherineu2019s Bar is closed on Wednesdays), relax on the small beach next to the bar, or go for a short stroll. If youu2019d like to have a drink at Catherineu2019s Bar, please note that we cannot guarantee you a table, as reservations are only available for lunch. Youu2019ll 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, youu2019ll 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-u00e0-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 Catehrineu2019s Bar where your guide will give you an introduction of this site.

Good to know

• 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-u00e0-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 Catherineu2019s Bar: This option is not available on Wednesdays and public holidays (Christmas, New Yearu2019s Day, Easter, etc.). Lunch is not included in the price.

• The Honoru00e9 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: Weu2019re eco-friendly and no longer provide plastic bottles.

• Walking tour of the Village d'Honoru00e9: this tour involves walking and/or climbing steps for around 40 minutes, often on unpaved and uneven ground.

• The self-guided tour of the botanical garden covers a distance of 3 km, and it will take you about an hour to complete the entire circuit. This route involves walking and/or climbing stairs, sometimes on unpaved and uneven ground.

• Not suitable for people with hearing impairments

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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