The Da Vinci Code locations

By Darren Cronian on Saturday, May 20th, 2006

I’m not usually a big movie follower, don’t get me wrong I enjoy watching movies, but I’d prefer to lay on the sofa and relax then be sat in a crowded cinema listening to people crunch on popcorn and slurp their Coca Cola!

This years most talked about movie has to be The Da Vinci Code - controversial, and the screenplay is taken from Dan Brown’s superb novel. Based around a murder inside the Louvre and clues in Da Vinci paintings lead to the discovery of a religious mystery protected by a secret society for two thousand years.

The movie was filmed in 12 locations across England, Scotland, France and Malta:

Belvoir Castle, England
Belvoir Castle, the home of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland, commands an outstanding view over the Vale of Belvoir. The name means ‘beautiful view’ and dates back to Norman times when Robert de Todeni, William the Conqueror’s standard bearer, built the first fortress on this splendid site.

For more information visit About Britain

Burghley House, England
Burghley House is the largest and grandest house of the first Elizabethan Age. Built and mostly designed by William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer of England, between 1565 and 1587, the House is a family home for his descendants to this day. At present is it occupied by Mr Simon and Lady Victoria Leatham, well known as one of the experts on BBC Television’s ‘Antiques Roadshow’.

For more information visit: Information UK

Caledonian Hilton Hotel, Scotland
The Caledonian Hilton Hotel, built in 1903 is situated in the very heart of Edinburgh, many rooms overlooking the famous 14th century Edinburgh Castle. The hotel provides the finest possible base from which to explore one of the world’s most beautiful cities.

For more information visit: Hilton Hotels

Chateau de Villette, France
Luxurious on the inside and exuding classical beauty on the outside, Château de Villette. designed by Jules Hardouin Mansart and just northwest of Paris, is an incredible château that can be rented for a wedding, group gathering or corporate function.

For more information visit: Au Chateau

Fairfield Halls, England
Fairfield Halls, opened in 1962 with a large concert hall frequently used for BBC recordings, the Ashcroft Theatre and the Arnhem Gallery. The Halls are the home of the London Mozart Players, whose Principal Guest Conductor is flautist Sir James Galway. Many famous faces have appeared at the Fairfield Halls, from the Beatles through Bucks Fizz, Kenny Rogers, James Last to Coolio.

For more information visit: Information Britain

Lincoln Cathedral, England
Lincoln Cathedral is Lincolnshire’s distinguishing landmark visible from 25miles away - and it’s even more stunning close up both by day and night. An earthquake caused structural damage to Lincoln Cathedral in 1185. St Hugh (Bishop of Lincoln, 1186-1200) began work on reconstructing the Cathedral in 1192.

For more information visit: Lincoln Cathedral

Musée du Louvre, France
The Louvre, in its successive architectural metamorphoses, has dominated central Paris since the late 12th century. Built on the city’s western edge, the original structure was gradually engulfed as the city grew. The dark fortress of the early days was transformed into the modernized dwelling of François I and, later, the sumptuous palace of the Sun King, Louis XIV. Here we explore the history of this extraordinary edifice and of the museum that has occupied it since 1793.

For more information visit: Lourve Museum

Ritz Hotel, France
Renowned Hotel maintaining reputation for service and excellence, located in a former 18th-century private residence. On the Place Vendôme, the Ritz Paris offers prestigious rooms and suites, its gastronomic restaurant the Espadon.

For more information visit: Ritz Hotel

If you haven’t already read the book then I seriously recommend you do so - I prefer to read the book, before watching the movie - by reading the book, you get dragged into the atmosphere, and your imagination takes over.

Visit the Dan Brown website

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