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For your eyes only: scenic Bond settings
Licence to thrill
The ‘James Bond’ franchise is as famous for its glamorous settings as for its rip-roaring adventures. Inspired by No Time to Die, Antonia Windsor explores the best 007 film locations across the world
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Venice
With medieval palazzi rising out of the Grand Canal, you can’t mistake when Bond is in Venice. He made his first visit in 1963 in From Russia With Love, in which Sean Connery and Daniela Bianchi (as Tatiana Romanova) stay in a hotel in San Giorgio Maggiore and drift under the Bridge of Sighs in a gondola. Strangely, Connery didn’t actually shoot the scenes in Venice—they were all done at Pinewood Studios and in Scotland.
By 1979, Moonraker had been filmed on location. In a thrilling scene, Roger Moore rides a souped-up gondola down the Grand Canal being chased by a speed boat. At the touch of a button, he manages to convert the gondola into a hovercraft and drives right through St Mark’s Square, causing a shocked waiter to pour wine on his customer. Bond returns in the final moments of Casino Royale, sailing down the Grand Canal with Vesper to hand in his resignation to MI6. But, of course, it doesn’t end peacefully and dramatic scenes follow —not least a palazzo collapsing into the Canal.
Live nearby Set in the heart of Castello, this one-bedroom apartment with its own private entrance and courtyard is the perfect Venetian pied-à-terre. €420,000 (£359,555), Savills (020–3664 9887)
Live nearby Stretching over seven floors (with a lift), this historic house in Istanbul’s Emirgan neighbourhood has eight bedrooms, a lovely garden and magnificent views across the Bosphorus. £4.66 million, Key Holders International (07305 405081) Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul was one of Ian Fleming’s favourite cities and it’s easy to see why. It’s a magnificent capital at the crossroads between Europe and Asia, with a skyline of domes and minarets, an intricate maze of streets lined with restaurants and tea shops and some of the most important religious buildings in the world. All this, of course, also makes it the perfect Bond backdrop: Skyfall opens with Daniel Craig in a motorbike chase over the roof of the city’s Grand Bazaar and in From Russia with Love Sean Connery meets his love interest, Tatiana Romanova, at the ethereal Hagia Sophia, the Byzantine cathedral-turned-mosque that dominates the city. In this film, the 6th-century Basilica Cistern, the largest of several hundred cisterns that lie beneath the city, becomes a secret waterway through which Kerim and Bond paddle to get to the Russian consulate and eavesdrop on a conversation.
Vienna, Austria
Vienna is the setting for the first part of The Living Daylights, the 1987 film that’s Timothy Dalton’s first turn as the British agent, opposite Maryam d’Abo as Kara, his love interest. The couple have their first kiss during a visit to the Wurstelprater amusement park. After spinning on the dodgems and tearing around a rollercoaster, Bond wins Kara a large cuddly elephant at a shooting range, before
taking her for a ride on the iconic Prater Ferris Wheel. Arranging for the wheel to stop when their carriage is at the top, Bond takes advantage of the scenery to lunge forward for a kiss, gently lowering Kara down onto the elephant after suggestively whispering: ‘We could be here all night.’
At more than 213ft high, the wheel was the tallest in the world when it was erected in 1897 to celebrate Emperor Franz Joseph I’s golden jubilee. To this day, it remains a popular attraction in the park, providing
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spectacular views over the city—and it’s still a favourite for romancing couples.
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Mürren was the film location for much of the 1969 Bond classic On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. The crew lived and worked in the village for five months and many locals were extras in the film. The Schilthorn cable car staged a hair-raising fight scene between Bond and Blofeld and the revolving mountain-top Piz Gloria restaurant, which was partly funded by the film producers and takes in views of more than 200 snowcapped peaks, was Blofeld’s lair. The film’s most thrilling scene sees Blofeld and his sidekicks pursue Bond down the mountain from the top of the Schilthorn in what remains one of the film world’s most exciting ski chases to date.
New Orleans, US
New Orleans’ vibrant French Quarter features at the start of 1973 film Live and Let Die, with a jazz funeral scene on Chartres Street. The film was the first to star Roger Moore, who said in a 2008 interview: ‘There’s such a tremendous excitement in New Orleans ... Soft-shell crabs I remember eating a lot of. What I liked particularly was going and listening to the jazz. It was fascinating to be there. I wish I hadn’t had to work all the time.’ That’s despite Moore getting his first Bond injury when filming a boat chase
Live nearby Situated within easy reach of the French Quarter, this atmospheric, 19th-century house has seven bedrooms, plenty of delightful period features and a landscaped garden. $1.995 million (£1.46m), Sotheby’s International Realty (00 15 04 944 3605)
in the bayous of Slidell—the power steering went on his motor boat and he crashed into a boathouse, hurting his knee and his teeth. A rather less traumatic scene was shot at the New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, where Bond boards a train with his love interest Jane Seymour.
Brazil
Moonraker is one of the few Bond films to travel to South America, with Roger Moore as 007 getting into a pulse-quickening fight with Jaws, an assassin with metal teeth, on top of the Sugarloaf cable cars in Rio de Janeiro, high above the seafront city. The film also sees Bond travel up the Amazon River in a speedboat to Drax’s secret facility in the Amazon jungle and dramatically jump ship at the mighty Iguazu Falls to escape using a hang-glider. That said, the Amazon boatchase scenes were actually shot on the St Lucie River in Florida and other sections were filmed in the Guatemalan jungle.
Live nearby This historic property in Paraty, in the state of Rio de Janeiro and about four hours’ drive from the city, has four bedrooms, striking architectural details, a pool and tropical gardens. R$13,000,000 (£1.786m), RioException (00 55 219 8291 3779)
Bond at home
For all Bond’s globetrotting, London is his stomping ground and features at some point in almost all the films. In No Time to Die, we see him walking in Whitehall next to the building known as Whitehall Court, which was an MI6 headquarters at the turn of the 20th century. In fact, the bombproof former headquarters of the Secret Intelligence Service, after being converted into a luxury penthouse, went on the market last August for £5.5 million.
Other iconic London locations include the Langham Hotel, which was used in GoldenEye, and Rules in Covent Garden where M, Q and Moneypenny have all dined on screen, most recently in Spectre.
Scotland is another classic Bond haunt and appears in many of the films. Apparently, Ian Fleming, Bond’s creator, was so impressed with Sean Connery’s portrayal of the secret agent in the 1962 film Dr No that he decided to write Scotland into his heritage, giving him a family home in Glencoe (which features heavily in Skyfall). For No Time to Die, the crew set up in Aviemore and the trailer to the 25th Bond movie features a car chase through the dramatic wild scenery of the Cairngorms National Park. Also featured is Ardverikie, the turreted Victorian Highland estate in Kinloch Laggan that was made famous as Glenbogle in Monarch of the Glen and has also appeared in Mrs Brown, Outlander and Salmon Fishing in the Yemen.
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The Englishman’s wine
Charles Metcalfe traces the history of Port and explores the area in which it’s made
IMAGINE the panic that gripped young subaltern Bruce Guimaraens, newly posted to a regiment in India, at the end of his first dinner in the officers’ mess. The Port had just arrived and the commanding officer turned to the young soldier. ‘So, Guimaraens, you come from a Port family. What’s all this about passing the Port in a particular direction? Is it true, and, if so, which way? Clockwise or anti-clockwise?’ A terrified Guimaraens blurted out: ‘Er, anti-clockwise, sir.’ Murmurs started round the table. ‘Thought it was the other way.’ ‘Are you sure he’s right?’ ‘Must be, family makes the stuff.’ To this day, that regiment has the proud tradition of passing the Port anti-clockwise round the table. Everywhere else, it goes clockwise.
Port is full of these stories and traditions, as befits a wine with a history that goes back many centuries. England and Portugal had been trading partners since 1386—cod and wool going one way, red wine the other—but the first recorded shipping of Vinho do Porto dates from 1678, after English and Scottish merchants found the wine from the Douro valley, in the north of Portugal, was stronger and more stable than the one they had been exporting from Viana do Castelo, nearer the northern border with Spain.
In its many forms, Port is a fortified wine, which means alcohol has been added to it. This was originally done to protect otherwise unstable young wine against the conditions of a sea voyage to export markets, but, in the later 18th century, producers began adding brandy during fermentation. This killed off the
Port from Portugal
yeast and gave a stronger, sweeter wine, which was more in tune with the English palate.
Estate owners of the 17th and 18th centuries would hardly recognise the Douro as it is now. Gone are the rushing currents and rapids that made the river dangerous. Five dams, built since the 1970s, have reduced it to a series of placid lakes, removing the danger of transporting the young Port down river by boat to the warehouses or lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia. Port companies used to be obliged by law to blend, mature and bottle their wine down in the city rather than in the hot Douro uplands. Now, Port can be made and bottled among the vineyards, many miles upstream.
Because the addition of alcohol stops the fermentation, producers have to extract as much colour, flavour and tannin as they can in a short period. The old way was to foot-tread
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the grapes in lagars (shallow, open, stone tanks), paying workers extra to do a few hours more after a day’s picking in the vineyards. A few producers still do this for their best wines, but robotic machines are replacing humans. With electricity, the extraction can also be done by pumping the fermenting juice over the skins and pips in steel tanks.
Young Ports need time to mature. Those that still make the journey to Gaia go by road these days, but many smaller estates blend, mature and bottle their wines in temperaturecontrolled warehouses near their vineyards. Flanking the river and its tributaries, planted on hills so steep that most vines are on terraces, this landscape earned the Upper Douro region UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Many of the oldest estates have only one or two rows of vines per terrace, supported by dry-stone walls made from the local slate. Black and white signs naming Port families, vineyards and estates look magnificent, from boat, car or a delightful train from Porto, which follows the river for much of its journey.
Several Port producers open their doors to visitors, such as Quinta do Bomfim, in Pinhão, home of Dow’s Ports; Quinta do Seixo, in Valença do Douro, which makes the Sandeman Ports; and Quinta do Vallado, in Peso da Régua, which owns two hotels. Traditionally, producers had gracious houses on their estates, but you needed an invitation for those. Now, the choice of places to stay boggles the imagination, hotels from boutique to large and luxurious, historic and modern, and myriad bed-and-breakfast options, many in striking locations. There is excellent food, modern or traditional, based on local ingredients, such as almonds, oranges and lemons, game and local breeds of meat.
Down river, the city of Porto has smartened up and has a fine modern concert hall, the Casa da Música, several theatres and art galleries, and venues dedicated to fado, Portugal’s indigenous song form, as well as a raft of good restaurants, wine bars and wine shops. Across the River Douro, in Vila Nova de Gaia, many of the Port companies have opened their warehouses and there are innumerable guided tours and Port tastings. The latest attraction is WOW, the newly opened World of Wine, belonging to the Fladgate Partnership, which produces Taylor’s, Fonseca and Croft Ports. A tram-ride away, the towns of Foz do Douro and Matosinhos house some of the best restaurants in the Porto area—in particular, Matosinhos, which is Porto’s fishing port and a seafood-lover’s paradise.
Should you ever tire of Port, the Douro region also has a new and distinguished generation of unfortified wines, labelled DOC Douro, red and white, from the same terraced vineyards as their fortified brothers.
Three Ports to try
Cockburn’s Special Reserve Port £8–£10 An excellent ruby Port, with warming blackberry, spice and chocolate flavours Graham’s 10-year-old Tawny Port £15–£19 Subtle, complex Port, with scents of dried fruits and nuts. Brilliant with blue cheese Kopke 10 Years Old White Porto, £39 A rare example of a barrel-aged white Port, complex and alluring, with notes of fig, honey and marmalade, and tremendous length. Serve cool
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White-hot destinations
Whether you’d rather take to the slopes or relax by the pool, Holly Kirkwood has the pick of autumn and winter escapes across the world
Mahé, Seychelles, $14.9 million
Perched upon a dramatic granite cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean on Mahé’s beautiful south-west coast, Villa Kokomo makes an outstanding autumn escape—weatherwise, October is the best time of year to visit. Inside, the villa combines teak, granite and marble with exceptional finishes for a traditional feel. Seven bedroom suites are all connected by wooden walkways and the living areas include a Great Room, a dining room, television snug and a chef’s kitchen. The sun deck frames a 131ft-long infinity pool. Owners have access to the Four Seasons resort facilities, including the rental pool. Sphere Estates (020–3617 1360)
Verbier, Switzerland, CHF10.5 million
On the market for the first time since it was built 17 years ago, this chalet is an exceptional family property in the heart of Verbier. With open-plan living spaces and lots of natural light, this five-bedroom chalet has an authentic Alpine feel with a modern twist. Not only does the property offer easy access to the entire Four Valleys ski area, but it also boasts a (shared) gym, sauna, indoor pool with mountain views and an outdoor Jacuzzi in which owners can relax after a long day in the mountains. Savills (00 41 27 565 8940)
Aspen, US, $16.5 million
With more than 11,000sq ft of living space and views to the Elk Mountains, The Lodge at Eagle Pines is exceptional, even by Aspen standards. Surrounded by world-class mountain biking, hiking and ski slopes, it is an idyllic, year-round family retreat. Accommodation includes six bedroom suites, a Great Room, media room, office, a climate-controlled wine room and a western bar and games room. Picture windows are ideal for admiring the fall colours and vast fireplaces make the house cosy in winter. Outside, nearly five acres include an outdoor kitchen and a children’s playground. Sotheby’s International Realty (001 970 925 6060)
The Dolomites, Italy, €2.25 million
Dating back to the 12th century, Castello Landrino is an impressive and private European winter palace. Just over an hour by car from Venice, the 3,200sq ft property is in top condition, with period features and large windows. It includes four bedrooms and flexible reception spaces, set in more than 10 acres. The sporting opportunities are excellent, with the slopes at Cortina d’Ampezzo and Corvara within easy reach. Savills (020–3664 9887)
Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, $4.25 million
Despite sitting discreetly in a secluded area of this outstanding resort, Villa Joy enjoys panoramic views out to the white crescent of sand at Rosewood Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda. It has four majestic bedroom suites and spacious living and dining areas with high ceilings that flow seamlessly into the tropical gardens outside and the dining pavilion next to the pool. Owners have access to the resort’s amenities, including one of the world’s prettiest beaches. Coldwell Banker (001 284 495 3000)
Courchevel 1850, France, €16 million Built in traditional style in 1991, Chalet Margaux is one of the finest Alpine properties on the market this season. Sitting in a perfect ski-inski-out location in Courchevel 1850, it spans four levels, with seven double-bedroom suites and open-plan reception areas, plus two huge south-facing terraces. Downstairs are the boot and ski room and an indoor Jacuzzi; planning permission is in place for a spa complex. Staff accommodation is ample and this discreet gated community boasts a year-round concierge on site. Knight Frank (020–7861 1727)
Winter wonderland
Barbados, $5.95 million
Set in two acres of lush gardens on one of the most elevated spots on the Sandy Lane Estate, Villa Aurora is on the island’s platinum coast, near the beach and Holetown. With six bedroom suites and a seventh bedroom on the lower ground level, the accommodation is flexible and the open-plan living spaces look to the pool and gardens. Outside are a dining gazebo and a tennis court, plus a coveted, rare private beach cabaña. Savills (020–7016 3744)
Mustique, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, $7.75 million
Elegant by day and striking by night, Tanama is a superb, Oliver Messel-inspired villa in the Endeavour foothills of Mustique. An exquisite Caribbean family home, it has four bedroom suites, five bedrooms in all, and reception rooms in two wings flanking the central Great Room. On the far side of the pool, a pavilion features a wet bar and an outdoor dining area. Knight Frank (020–7861 1553)
Interview
A bridge across worlds
Dr Helene von Bismarck describes her international life and the many perspectives it gives her
IAM a citizen of many places. I was born in Belgium to German parents, but didn’t live in Germany until I was almost four and only for a short time, because, after Belgium, we moved to Russia. Then I repeated it all—back to Russia, then Germany, then Belgium—before going to Italy for my gap year. After having spent time in so many different countries, at university I became interested in one place where I hadn’t lived as a child—the UK. British history is so different from German or French, because change has occurred much more gradually. France is in its fifth republic and the country we know now as Germany has only existed since 1990, whereas the ruptures and discontinuities in British history are harder to discern, although no less important. Some historians tend to overstate the evolutionary, as opposed to revolutionary, character of British history, but, still, the long traditions of Parliamentary democracy and the uncodified constitution fascinate me.
The first British history paper I wrote was about the Suez crisis and that brought me to examine the question of Britain’s role in the world, which remains the focus of my work: the experience of Empire and decolonisation, as well as Britain’s historic relationship with Europe. For 15 years, my professional life brought me to the UK regularly. Although I don’t live in Britain permanently, it was the first place where I felt: ‘This is it, this is where I fit.’ To me, Britain has always been European as well as global.
I publish in two languages and read in four, but I really feel that I turn into who I want to be when I speak and write in English. I love its clarity and precision, as well as the humour one can express in it. There are many linguistic differences between English and German that I enjoy, little things, such as the word ‘alas’. I remember a teacher at
From Hamburg, Germany (above), to London: Dr von Bismarck never stays put for long
school trying to explain it to me and I had no clue what he meant because there is no such expression in German.
The most intellectually challenging thing I ever did was taking A-Level Latin in English at the European School in Brussels. I really wanted to study Latin, but there weren’t enough Germans, so I had to join the class taught by a very British classicist. For two years, I spent every evening with three dictionaries: Latin-English, English-German and LatinGerman. I’m not sure how much Latin I learnt, but I really improved my English.
Studying foreign languages is so important: you learn about culture and history, because you have to get into the story behind each phrase. It also teaches you tolerance, because you realise there isn’t only one right way; you begin to understand that everything is a matter of perspective and you get a certain humility, hopefully.
If you read newspapers in different languages, you realise how limited the horizons in individual countries can be. Covid is the perfect example of this: in Germany, there was a huge debate about being vaccinated during pregnancy. Initially, they wouldn’t allow it because they said there was no data available, although thousands of pregnant women had been vaccinated in America and Israel. There was data —but there wasn’t any German data. We saw this insular debate repeated in the discussion about vaccinations for teenagers in Britain.
I also enjoy being able to read books in the original language they were written in: it’s like being able to listen to different kinds of music according to my mood. Apart from history, my passion is literature, particularly 19thcentury novels—Austen, Eliot, Trollope and Tolstoy, especially, although I can’t read it in Russian. Among more modern books, one of my favourite authors is Jhumpa Lahiri, who writes about the experiences of the Indian diaspora in America and Britain. The topic of being a foreigner, with all that this entails, of feeling out of place, really speaks to me. I am used to being a stranger, an outsider, in Germany as well as abroad. It’s not always easy, because there is something missing, but the benefits outweigh the difficulties by far. When I was younger, I was constantly wondering: ‘Where do I really belong?’ But now I think being an outsider allows you to be an interpreter, to forge connections between places. I think everyone should be a stranger at least once in their life: it’s very good for you. Dr Helene von Bismarck is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society and a visiting research fellow at King’s College’s Centre for British Politics and Government. She lives in Hamburg, Germany
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