Napoleon (2023)
- Documented locations
- 29
- Year
- 2023
- Directed by
- Ridley Scott
- Cities
- Lincoln, Woodstock, Petworth, West Wycombe, Londres, Elstead, Farnham, Blewbury, Kettering, Portsmouth, Buckingham, Kalkara, Mdina, Merzouga, Paris, Godalming
Lincoln, United Kingdom
Gothic cathedral of Lincolnshire, whose construction began in 1072.
The scene : The cathedral replaces Notre-Dame de Paris for the coronation: it is under its vaults that Napoleon seizes the crown and makes himself emperor, then crowns Josephine.
Woodstock, United Kingdom
Baroque palace of Woodstock completed in 1722, residence of the Dukes of Marlborough, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The scene : The state rooms of the palace serve as the interiors of Fontainebleau and the Tuileries, while the estate and its exteriors host battle scenes: throughout the film, the building alternates between representing France, Italy, and the Kremlin.
Woodstock, United Kingdom
The monumental entrance hall of Blenheim Palace, a Baroque English residence built from 1705, classified as Grade I and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The scene : The grand entrance hall of the palace houses the romantic scenes filmed inside Blenheim.
Woodstock, United Kingdom
The eastern courtyard of Blenheim Palace, an English Baroque residence built from 1705, is Grade I listed and inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The scene : It is from this entrance courtyard that Napoleon wakes up to discover a Moscow he can hardly believe.
Petworth, United Kingdom
Baroque residence in West Sussex built in 1688 and later altered by architect Anthony Salvin, now owned by the National Trust: it houses an art collection open to the public, and both the building and its park are listed Grade I.
The scene : The residence represents the Château de la Ferté-Beauharnais, the home of Joséphine, and its salons host the Victims' Ball.
West Wycombe, United Kingdom
18th century manor and landscape park of the Dashwood family, located in Buckinghamshire; a frequent setting in cinema (Labyrinth, The Music Lovers…).
The scene : The estate serves as the Château de Malmaison, property of Joséphine, where Napoleon comes to meet her and then bid her farewell.
West Wycombe, United Kingdom
Property of the National Trust near High Wycombe, the seat of the Dashwood family and the residence of Sir Francis Dashwood, founder of the true Hellfire Club.
The scene : It is in the blue salon that Napoleon learns the news about Josephine, then urges her to take care of herself; Tsar Alexander discusses with her those who underestimate them.
West Wycombe, United Kingdom
The scene : Josephine and Tsar Alexander dance in this hall; Napoleon also says goodbye to her here, asking her to write to him.
West Wycombe, United Kingdom
The scene : Tsar Alexander passes through this door to visit Joséphine; it is also through here that she returns to Malmaison once her marriage is undone.
West Wycombe, United Kingdom
The scene : Napoleon arrives too late at this entrance, through which he also presents himself when he comes to see Joséphine at Malmaison.
West Wycombe, United Kingdom
The scene : Napoleon comes to see Josephine in the garden, his child by his side.
Londres, United Kingdom
Baroque ensemble designed by Christopher Wren in Greenwich, former royal naval school, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The scene : The streets and courtyards of the old naval college double for the Paris of the film.
Londres, United Kingdom
The scene : The painted hall of the college hosts the coup d'état sequence.
Londres, United Kingdom
A vast neoclassical palace on the Strand, by the Thames, housing interior courts and cultural institutions. Designed by architect William Chambers, it is listed as a Grade I monument. Each winter, an ice rink is set up in its courtyard.
The scene : It is at Somerset House that the execution of Queen Marie Antoinette is staged.
Londres, United Kingdom
Former church of English Baroque style built in 1713 to the designs of Thomas Archer, listed Grade I and converted into a concert hall.
The scene : Robespierre tries to defend his policy before being confronted by a crowd led by Paul Barras; he then turns the weapon against himself, failing to kill himself.
Londres, United Kingdom
The scene : The building appears in Moscow on screen.
Elstead, United Kingdom
Extensive heathland in Surrey, a military training ground favored for filming.
The scene : The heath represents the frozen Russian tundra for the retreat of the Grande Armée after Moscow, in 1812.
Farnham, United Kingdom
Surrey Forest has become a common setting in British cinema: Gladiator, Children of Men, Harry Potter, Wolfman, and Ridley Scott's Robin Hood were filmed here, as well as Avengers: Age of Ultron and Thor: The Dark World.
The scene : The forest hosts the reenactment of the Battle of Austerlitz in 1805.
Blewbury, United Kingdom
Agricultural operation of Oxfordshire, part of the Dyson Farming Estate.
The scene : The farm lands host the recreation of the Battle of Waterloo.
Kettering, United Kingdom
Built in the 17th century by the first Duke of Montagu, a former ambassador to France, this Tudor residence, remodeled in the French style within a domain of over 11,000 acres, is nicknamed the English Versailles.
The scene : The residence serves as Napoleon's personal home; Josephine appears there in complete disarray.
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
The scene : The ship's between decks serve to portray the interiors of the HMS Bellerophon.
Buckingham, United Kingdom
The Buckinghamshire residence, whose central body was rebuilt around 1683 for the Temple-Grenville family, was then altered throughout the 18th century into a neoclassical ensemble reflecting the political fortune of its owners. Its gardens, designed from the 1710s by Charles Bridgeman and later by Lancelot "Capability" Brown, are among the first examples of the English landscape garden and have influenced designs across Europe. Classified as Grade I, the house is now home to Stowe School, while the park is owned by the National Trust.
The scene : The Stowe estate is among the English locations of the film; sources list it as a filming site without specifying the sequence that was filmed there.
Kalkara, Malta
17th century military fort guarding the southern entrance of the Grand Harbor in Valletta, Malta; managed by the Malta Film Commission, it also appears as King's Landing (Red Keep) in Game of Thrones. Built in 1670, it has also served as a fort and a hospital.
The scene : The fort serves as Toulon during the siege of 1793, where Bonaparte wins his first victory.
Mdina, Malta
Baroque Cathedral of Mdina completed in 1702 according to the plans of architect Lorenzo Gafà, classified as grade 1.
The scene : Napoleon takes Joséphine to a romantic rendezvous.
Merzouga, Morocco
The scene : The desert expanses of Merzouga, in southeastern Morocco, serve as the outdoor setting for the film.
Paris, France
The scene : Filming took place in Paris, although the sources do not specify which locations.
Godalming, United Kingdom
Surrey Park designed in 1762-1763 by Lancelot "Capability" Brown around Peper Harow House, a neoclassical residence built from 1765 to 1768 according to the plans of Sir William Chambers for the Viscounts Midleton and completed around 1775. The house is classified as Grade I, the park is listed in Grade II, and the whole area retains many of the trees planted by Brown.
The scene : Peper Harow Park is among the locations in Surrey chosen for the film, although the source does not specify which scene was filmed there.
Petworth, United Kingdom
The marble hall of Petworth House, a baroque residence from 1688 renovated by Anthony Salvin, is listed as Grade I and is open to the public by the National Trust.
The scene : The marble hall is among the rooms of Petworth filmed for Josephine's residence and for the Victims' ball.
Petworth, United Kingdom
The grand staircase of Petworth House, a baroque residence from 1688 remodeled by Anthony Salvin, classified as Grade I and open to the public by the National Trust.
The scene : The grand staircase of the estate is part of the interior sets chosen for the residence of Joséphine and the Ball of the Victims.