Death in Paradise is filmed on the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, specifically on the island of Basse-Terre. The fictional island of Saint Marie and its main town Honoré are represented by real locations in Guadeloupe. The town scenes are primarily shot in the commune of Deshaies on the northwest coast of Basse-Terre, which doubles as Honoré in the series
. Key filming locations include:
- Honoré Police Station, filmed at the church office next to the Church of St Peter and St Paul in Deshaies.
- Catherine’s Bar, represented by the local restaurant Le Madras in Deshaies.
- The detective’s beach shack, constructed each season on Anse de la Perle beach near Deshaies.
- The Langley Resort Fort Royal hotel, used both as accommodation for the cast and as an onscreen location.
The production films on location in Guadeloupe for about six months each year, using the scenic coastal and village settings around Deshaies to create the vibrant Caribbean atmosphere of the show
