Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Fontfroide, Chemin de Fontfroide, Narbonne, Aude, Occitanie, France métropolitaine, 11100, France
Scene: (courthouse scenes)
74, Allée du Château, Les Baudys, Berzé-le-Châtel, Mâcon, Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France métropolitaine, 71960, France
Scene: (Jean and Marguerite de Carrouges' castle)
Rue Saint-Pierre, Monpazier, Bergerac, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France métropolitaine, 24540, France
Scene: (market place)
Château de Beynac, Place du Château de Beynac, Beynac, Beynac-et-Cazenac, Sarlat-la-Canéda, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France métropolitaine, 24220, France
Scene: (Town church site of the Carrouges' wedding)
Ardmore Studios, Herbert Road, Ballywaltrim, Kilmacanoge ED, The Municipal District of Bray, County Wicklow, Leinster, A98 A4E7, Éire / Ireland
L4124, Ballycahill, The Municipal District of Thurles, County Tipperary, Munster, Éire / Ireland
Clohernagh, Knockrath ED, The Municipal District of Arklow, County Wicklow, Leinster, Éire / Ireland
D 51, Sarzay, La Châtre, Indre, Centre-Val de Loire, France métropolitaine, 36230, France
Cahir, Church Street, Cahir, The Municipal District of Cahir — Cashel, County Tipperary, Munster, E21 AW99, Éire / Ireland
Route de Goujatoux, Coursac, Périgueux, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France métropolitaine, 24430, France
Via Domitia, Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, Bourg, Narbonne, Aude, Occitanie, France métropolitaine, 11100, France
Taurize, Carcassonne, Aude, Occitanie, France métropolitaine, 11220, France
Route du Port, Sainte-Mondane, Sarlat-la-Canéda, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France métropolitaine, 24370, France
Château, Rue du Lavoir, Les Baudys, Berzé-le-Châtel, Mâcon, Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France métropolitaine, 71960, France
9, Chemin de Fontabon, La Bretagne, Charmasse, Genouilly, Chalon-sur-Saône, Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France métropolitaine, 71460, France
Ridley Scott’s medieval drama of a trial by combat in 14th-century France was filmed among real castles and abbeys – the fortresses of the Dordogne in France and the ancient stone of Ireland standing in for a brutal age.
Where was The Last Duel filmed?
The Last Duel was filmed in France (the châteaux of the Dordogne) and in Ireland (Cahir Castle and County Wicklow).
Every Last Duel location, explained
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The French châteaux – the Dordogne
The castles and towns used real fortresses in the Dordogne, France, including Château de Beynac and the town of Monpazier.
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The abbey – Fontfroide
The courthouse scenes used the Abbaye de Fontfroide near Narbonne in southern France.
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Ireland – Cahir Castle
Battle and fortress scenes used Cahir Castle in County Tipperary and locations across County Wicklow.
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The studios – Ardmore
Studio work used Ardmore Studios in Wicklow, Ireland.
Planning a visit
The medieval fortresses of the Dordogne in France – and Cahir Castle in Ireland – are real, magnificent, visitable pieces of the film’s world.
The Last Duel Fun Facts
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Real medieval castles The film used genuine fortresses in the French Dordogne and in Ireland.
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A last legal duel It dramatises what is often called the last sanctioned trial by combat in France.
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Three points of view The story is told three times, from each main character’s perspective.
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A starry team Matt Damon and Ben Affleck co-wrote the script with Nicole Holofcener.
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Based on a true story It adapts Eric Jager’s book about a real 1386 duel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was The Last Duel filmed?
In France (the châteaux of the Dordogne) and Ireland (Cahir Castle and County Wicklow).
Is it based on a true story?
Yes – a real 1386 trial by combat in France.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the Dordogne châteaux and Cahir Castle are visitable.
