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Abbey of Montmajour

Arles · France  ·  Henry's court at Chinon

The Lion In Winter filmed at Abbey of Montmajour, Arles. This fortified abbey stands in for Henry's court at Chinon in the film. On screen it's Chinon.

Where to go

43.705556, 4.663889

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.

Good to know

Title
The Lion In Winter (1968)
On screen
Chinon
In real life
Abbey of Montmajour, Arles
Can you visit?
Access not confirmed
Time to allow
—
Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did The Lion In Winter film at Abbey of Montmajour?
At 43.705556, 4.663889 in Arles. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.
Can you visit Abbey of Montmajour?
Access not confirmed.
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