Mr. Bean’s Holiday is a 2007 comedy movie, with Rowan Atkinson as the lead actor, playing the beloved character Mr. Bean. The plot follows Mr. Bean as he wins a trip to Cannes and on the journey, inadvertently separates a young boy from his father, eventually helping them to reunite. There are some fascinating details about where the movie was shot and other behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of Mr. Bean’s Holiday took place at various locations in France. The picturesque village of Oppède le Vieux in Luberon, Vaucluse, was one of these spots. Other filming locations included the Gare TGV d’Avignon, Boulevard Alexandre Delebre in Marseille, and Gare du Nord in Paris. Notably, scenes were also shot at La Grande Arche de la Défense near Paris. The filming began on May 15, 2006.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Rowan Atkinson | Mr. Bean |
| Steve Pemberton | Vicar |
| Lily Atkinson | Lily at the Stereo |
| Preston Nyman | Boy with Train |
| Sharlit Deyzac | Buffet Attendant |
| Francois Touch | Busker Accordion |
| Emma de Caunes | Sabine |
| Willem Dafoe | Carson Clay |
| Philippe Spall | French Journalist |
| Jean Rochefort | Maitre’D |
| Karel Roden | Emil |
| Pascal Jounier | Tipsy Man |
| Emmanuelle Cosso | Hairdresser Woman |
| Francis Coffinet | Undertaker |
| Catherine Hosmalin | Ticket Inspector |
| Zazie Delem | Woman on Bench |
| Anthony Morabito | Man in Toilet |
| Adilson Monteiro | Busker Percussion |
| Michel Estrade | Busker Trumpet |
| Francois Chanut | Busker Double Bass |
| Fabien Arnaud | Busker Banjo |
| Evelyne Guyon | Busker Saxophone |
| Adrien Rodrigue | Busker Violin |
| Francois Roche | Busker Trombone |
| Bams Betga-Tchouni | Busker Singer |
| Louis Gomis | Busker DJ |
| Julie Fournier | Emil’s Wife |
| Flaminia Cinque | Hotel Maid |
| Urbain Cancelier | Bus Driver |
| Dimitri Radochevitch | Chicken Farmer |
| Julie Ferrier | First AD |
| Nicolas Bridet | Second AD |
| Antoine de Caunes | Anchorman |
| Michel Winogradoff | Pyrotechnician |
| Julien Cottereau | Pyrotechnician |
| Ian Porter | Newsreader |
| Anthony Paliotti | Policeman |
| Nader Boussandel | Policeman |
| Bachir Allouane | Burly Security Man |
| Clint Dyer | Luther |
| James Kavaz | Suited Criminal |
| Jehanguir Byramjee | Musicians Van’s Driver (uncredited) |
| Steve Campos | (uncredited) |
| Philippe Cariou | Businessman On Train (uncredited) |
| Eva Leheutre | Woman in Restaurant (uncredited) |
| Thomas Lemoine | Bored Spectator (uncredited) |
| Luc Palun | Businessman On Train (uncredited) |
| John Snowden | Papparazzi (uncredited) |
| Robert Stone | Carson Clay’s Bodyguard (uncredited) |
| Pierre-Benoist Varoclier | (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
The movie was directed by Steve Bendelack and written by Rowan Atkinson, Richard Curtis, and Simon McBurney. Other than Mr. Bean, the movie’s star-studded cast includes Steve Pemberton, Lily Atkinson, Preston Nyman, Sharlit Deyzac, Francois Touch, Emma de Caunes, and Arsène Mosca, among others. The film is loved by audiences of all ages, earning 2 nominations for awards. It stands out not only because of its unique story and beloved characters, but also because of the breathtaking French locations it was shot in.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Oppède le Vieux, Luberon, Vaucluse, France
- Latitude: 43.83631339999999
- Longitude: 5.1744903
- Place ID: ChIJ7xAS-GEPyhIRFrdHwqfNjno
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 84580 Oppède, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Location Name: Gare TGV d’Avignon, Vaucluse, France
- Latitude: 43.9220325
- Longitude: 4.785868199999999
- Place ID: ChIJZXyPId_rtRIRLUS4NSra3yo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Gare d’Avignon TGV, 84000 Avignon, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Location Name: La Grande Arche de la Défense near Paris, France
- Latitude: 48.8925978
- Longitude: 2.2361121
- Place ID: ChIJH66KEgJl5kcRfFN_gYbOnQA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1 Parv. de la Défense, 92800 Puteaux, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Location Name: Boulevard Alexandre Delebre, Marseille, France
- Latitude: 43.2150313
- Longitude: 5.3482258
- Place ID: ChIJAdEjxjPGyRIRisnWSdxi0ag
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bd Alexandre Delabre, 13008 Marseille, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Location Name: Gare du Nord, Paris 10, Paris, France
- Latitude: 48.88051
- Longitude: 2.35503
- Place ID: ChIJf6NY_Gtu5kcRDHnd0mg3tk8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Gare du Nord, 18 Rue de Dunkerque, 75010 Paris, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
