The full title of this article by Alexander Britell (Caribbean JournalJune 5, 2025) “This small Caribbean fishing village has stunning beaches, world-class food and famous alter egos.” Britell wrote about Guadeloupe, Descheise. This is the setting for the series “Death,” a collaboration between Red Planet photos and Red Planet photos. BBC Studio. Here is an excerpt (continued with a link to the entire article).
You may know its alter ego, Descheys Village, a small fishing village in Guadeloupe: St. Marie, the fictional island of the popular BBC series “Death in Paradise,” sends a series of British-based detectives to solve crimes in the heart of the Caribbean.
But the real Desshay is one of my favourite Caribbean towns. It is modest, charming, beach-filled and blessed with a robust culinary spirit.
The last one is very impressive. Wherever you eat in Desshay, you’ll find a world-class meal, whether you’re tasting fresh Merlin or some of the world’s most exotic games.
Located on the lush, volcanic island of Guadeloupe, Descheise is home to its western side and tropical rainforests to the east. It is anchored on a narrow high street bordered by small shops and restaurants. [. . .]
As for Desshay itself, beyond the picturesque buildings and death at the Paradise filming locations, exploring the rainforests, heading to several different spectacular beaches, and leaving your mind towards one of the top rum distilleries in the Caribbean. [. . .]
About the complete article and cool photos Alexander Britelllook https://www.caribjournal.com/2025/06/05/caribbean-fishing-village-beaches/1369
