Where is The Madame Blanc Mysteries Filmed? Complete Gozo & Malta Location Guide

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Madame Blanc Season 5: What We Know

(And What We’re Guessing)

There is definitely going to be a Season 5 of The Madame Blanc Mysteries! The cast and crew started filming on Gozo and Malta in March 2026, and should call it a wrap in late May.

Here’s what we know so far, plus a few cryptic hints.

Will there be a Christmas Special? Yes, Series 5 includes a Christmas Special. Whether it opens or closes the series we have no idea!

When will Series 5 air? No official date has been announced. Based on previous schedules; Series 1 aired October 2021, Series 2 December 2022, Series 3 December 2023, Series 4 December 2025 with the Christmas Special airing Christmas Eve 2024. Our best prediction is a Christmas 2026 premiere, with the full series following in early 2027. That said, scheduling has shifted before, so watch this space.

Where will Series 5 be on? As with previous series: Channel 5 in the UK, Acorn TV internationally, and Netflix (all previous series are currently available there).

Where was Series 5 filmed on Gozo? Sainte Victoire is back, Għarb and Victoria will be familiar to regular viewers. Series 5 also returns to Qala and Nadur, and introduces at least one new location in San Lawrenz, a village in the west of Gozo best known to fans as the gateway to Dwejra Bay. There has also been filming on Malta.

Who are the guest stars in Series 5? There’s been no confirmed guest stars officially named but…a little online sleuthing has revealed that Sainte Victoire has once again attracted some familiar faces from British television and entertainment. We can say that at least one well-known northern comedian and presenter is making their debut in the village, a much-loved villain makes a return appearance, and there might be a sporting connection that fans of a very English game might appreciate. Beyond that, you’ll have to wait and see.

Top Tip: If you’re planning a visit to Gozo to follow in the footsteps of Series 5, San Lawrenz is worth adding to your itinerary. It’s a beautiful, quiet village and the new location there should be identifiable once the series airs.

Key Locations in the Madame Blanc Mysteries

La Couronne

The beating heart of Sainte Victoire, the bar where gossip flows, plans are hatched (some of them cunning), secrets revealed.

Series 1: The original La Couronne was in Sannat, on the left side of the church square. The building was actually the village Labour Club, which was closed during filming and has since been renovated and reopened (July 2025).

Series 2 onwards: La Couronne relocated to Għarb, where it occupies the former Għarb Folklore Museum on the right side of the Church of the Visitation. The exterior shell is there year-round, it’s even marked as a fictional bar on Google Maps.

Run by Celine and Niall Connor in Series 1 and 2, then taken over by Jeremy and Judith Lloy- James from Series 3 onwards.

Top Tip: Stand outside La Couronne and look across the square, the police station exterior is directly opposite.

The Police Station

The exterior of the Sainte Victoire Gendarmerie has followed La Couronne through its move.

Series 1: Sannat square, to the left of the church.

Series 2 onwards: Għarb square, opposite La Couronne. It’s a private residence. The elderly lady who lives there occasionally forgets filming is underway and wanders out mid-scene.

Nadur’s now-closed police station actually serves as the filming location for the interior of the police station, a place where numerous interrogations and dramatic reveals have occurred.

Jean’s House

Jean’s cottage, where so many moments of detecting inspiration have struck, is in Xagħra, and is sometimes available as a holiday rental. The interior and exterior scenes are both filmed here.

Xagħra is one of the oldest inhabited parts of Gozo and is where the series begins. We follow Rory White driving away from this village in the very first scene of the very first episode. It’s also where Charlie and Simone’s antique shop can be found.

The Chateau

Jeremy and Judith’s magnificent Chateau, scene of parties photo shoots, fashion shows, reality TV castings, two deaths, and a near-fatal fall, is Villa Francia in Lija, Malta. It is an official residence of the Prime Minister of Malta and is not open to the public.

Note: The Chateau has not been used as a filming location since Series 3. The interior shots in Series 4 used a different, as yet unconfirmed, location.

Brodeur & White Antiques

Jean’s antique shop first appeared as Karen’s shop in Lourdes way back in Season 1. It reappeared as Lloyd Gelan Art Gallery in the Series 2 Christmas Special, before Jean took over the building for her own business.

The real-life location is just off Triq Palma in Victoria, currently a vintage clothing shop called Vogue Xchange. You can walk inside. The owner has been known to be surprised when MB fans identify it.

Gloria’s Garage

The smallest detail to find on Gozo but one of the most satisfying. Gloria’s garage is in Għasri, a village of just a few hundred people in northern Gozo. It’s directly across the street from Villaġġ Tal-Fanal. Usually it has its green shutters closed, which is why it’s so difficult to find.

The Marina

Mġarr Harbour is where Jeremy and Judith keep their boat, Rita, moored — and where the diving team borrowed it in Series 3 episode “Ocean”, to survey the seabed and find treasure. It’s also the harbour where every visitor to Gozo arrives by ferry from Malta, so you’ll be here whether you plan to be or not.

The Museum / Theatre / Library / Council

Victoria does a lot of heavy lifting for Sainte Victoire’s civic buildings.

Museum exterior (Series 3): Independence Square, Victoria, the offices of Victoria’s Local Council.

Museum interior / Christmas Special 2025: The Archbishop’s Curia in Floriana, Malta, a stunning baroque interior whose refectory features 15 murals inspired by Biblical stories.

Museum exterior / Christmas Special 2025: The Montekristo Estate in Siġġiewi, Malta.

Theatre: The Dom Bosco Oratory in Victoria, used for both exterior and interior shots.

Library: The National Archives of Malta – Gozo Section, which can be found along Triq Vajringa between the Oratory and the centre of Victoria.

Council Offices: The entrance can be found near St. Francis Square and is the Minsitry for Gozo building.

The Beach Club (Miroir de l’Océan

The five-star Radisson Blu Resort & Spa at Golden Sands, Malta, served as Sainte Victoire’s beach club for Series 4’s opening episode, “Inheritance.” It’s a real hotel and you can actually stay there.

The Cast

The Regulars

Sally Lindsay as Jean White Co-creator, writer and star. Jean is a self-described poor traveller whose expertise in antiques repeatedly draws her into Sainte Victoire’s endless supply of murders, forgeries and mysteri

Steve Edge as Dom Hayes Jean’s taxi driver, sidekick and eventual love interest. Originally from the UK, Dom has built a quiet life in Sainte Victoire before Jean’s arrival upends it considerably.

Sue Holderness as Judith Lloyd James Lady of the manor, owner of the Chateau, and arguably the series’ most quotable character. Sue Holderness is best known to British audiences as Marlene in Only Fools and Horses.

Robin Askwith as Jeremy Lloyd James Judith’s exasperating, lovable husband. Robin Askwith became a household name in the 1970s Confessions film series. He now lives on Gozo, making him the only member of the main cast who is also a genuine local. His hair is real.

Alex Gaumond as Major André Caron The Chief of Police, whose relationship with Jean moves from suspicious to collaborative over the course of the series.

Sue Vincent as Gloria Beauchamp Co-creator, writer and the show’s mechanic-in-residence. Gloria’s Garage is one of the most beloved locations in the series.

Sir Tony Robinson as Uncle Patrick Dom’s light-fingered uncle, first appearing in the 2022 Christmas Special and becoming a series regular from Series 3 onwards. Tony Robinson is best known as Baldrick in Blackadder.

Paul Chuckle as Trevor Beauchamp Gloria’s father, appearing in all series. Paul Chuckle, real name Paul Elliott, was one half of the legendary Chuckle Brothers

Jacqueline Berces as Gendarme Richard Caron’s reliable subordinate, a consistent presence across all series.

Sanchia McCormack as Charlie Brodeur Jean’s business partner, co-owner of Brodeur & White Antiques.

Djina Kane as Simone Brodeur Charlie’s wife, a recurring presence from Series 1.

Notable Guest Stars by Series

Series 1 (2021)

Paul O’Grady as David

Note: Niall Connor (Aonghus Weber) and Celine Connor (Margeaux Lampley) appeared as the bar owners in Series 1 and 2, seemingly set up as regulars before their characters quietly departed when the bar changed hands. Similarly, Barbara Kingsley (Olivia Caffrey) was a significant presence in Series 1 and 2 before disappearing from the story resurfacing in the 2025 Christmas special.

Series 2 (2022 – 23)

• Les Dennis as David
• Avant Strangel as Cooper (Gloria’s boyfriend, recurring)

Series 3 (2023 – 25)

• Stephen Bailey as John Marsden (first appearance)
• Lisa Faulkner as fashion designer Violet Oliver
• Julie Graham as Delphine Banoire
• Lisa Maxwell as Nancy Ludovic, a friend of Judith
• Karen Bryson as model Lucia, a friend of Judith

Series 4 (2024 – 25)

• Stephen Bailey as John Marsden (second appearance)
• Les Dennis returning as David
• Richard Blackwood as TV presenter, Nick
• Danny Hatchard as Jovan Smith
• Samantha Power as Marilyn Feo
• Charlie Condou as Pierre
• Graeme Hawley as Nigel
• Lorraine Burroughs as Elaine
• Edward MacLiam as Paul

Christmas Special 2025

• Kacey Ainsworth as Aurielle Alfonse
• John Thomson as Geroge Alfonse

Series 5: What We Know About the Cast

The regulars are back. As for guest stars, Sainte Victoire has once again attracted some familiar faces from British television and entertainment. We can say that at least one well-known comedian is making their debut in the village, a much-loved villain makes a return appearance, and there might be a sporting connection that fans of a very English game might appreciate. Beyond that, you’ll have to wait and see.

Where to Watch

The Madame Blanc Mysteries is a Channel 5 production.

• UK: Channel 5. Episodes are available on My5 (Channel 5’s streaming service) after broadcast, for a limited period.
  
  
• International: Acorn TV, typically premiering a few months after the UK broadcast. Series 4, for example, debuted on Channel 5 on Christmas Eve 2024 and arrived on Acorn on 7 July 2025.
  
  
• Netflix: All four series are currently available on Netflix. This is not guaranteed to continue for future series.
  
  
• DVD: All series are available to buy on DVD via Amazon.

The Madame Blanc Mysteries Locations by Village

Sannat: The Original Sainte Victoire

The village square is the beating heart of Sainte Victoire, with Sannat initially providing the perfect backdrop for key locations such as the police station and the village bar, La Couronne. Its quaint charm and picturesque setting were instrumental in creating the fictional French town that Jean White, and viewers, fell in love with.

Key locations in Sannat

The village square served as Sainte Victoire’s bustling hub. French shop signs, cars and strategic camera angles transforming it into the perfect French setting. Notably, everyone’s favourite bar, La Couronne, and the exterior of the police station were both here, making it a cornerstone of the show’s first season.

• Labour Club: Closed at the time Season 1 was filmed, the club was refurbished and reopened during July 2025, this is the location of the original La Couronne.
  
  
• Sannat Church: Gozo is blessed with many striking churches, and several have featured in the show. However, Sannat Church is the only one to have witnessed a murder so far. It also provided a stunning backdrop to Jean’s first experience of a ‘vide-grenier’ at the end of Season 1. If you stand in the square, looking at the church, you will also see the original exterior of Sainte Victoire’s police station.
  
  
• L-Iskoll Restaurant: Sadly no longer open, L-Iskoll was brought back to life twice in Season 3. The first time as L’Océan, the best fish restaurant in town, Alec Auclair’s father’s restaurant in “Ocean”, the first episode of the season. Then for a second time as the very exclusive La Somptueux, where Judith’s birthday celebrations went awry in “Kidnap”.
  
  
• Ta’ Cenc Cliffs: While not heavily featured, these cliffs provided one of the key moments of the first ever episode, when we see Dom and Jean riding on Fleur while Madeline is temporarily off the road, again.
  

Where to Stay in Sannat

Sannat is a beautiful village and a great place to stay if you visit Gozo.  With so many of the key locations from the very first series, you’ll feel like you are in the heart of Sainte Victoire.

Għarb: The New Sainte Victoire (Season Two onwards)

After Season 1 wrapped, Sannat’s square underwent some much-needed renovations, which meant it wasn’t available when shooting began for Season 2. This is why, from the second season onwards, Għarb became the primary filming location for Sainte Victoire. The parish church, La Couronne and the exterior of the police station all ‘relocated’ to this village situated in the West of Gozo.

Known for its traditional stone architecture and serene atmosphere, Għarb provides an idyllic backdrop that so perfectly captured the charm of the fictional French village that very few viewers spotted the change.

Key locations in Għarb

• The Church of the Visitation: This iconic structure often appears in shots as the characters sit outside La Couronne or walk across the square from the police station. The church has also been witness to key moments in Jean and Dom’s relationship, including their first row and a momentous decision at the end of Season 3.
  

• La Couronne:  Previously a Folklore museum, this key location of the local bar has become even more prominently featured as the series has gone on. In the last episode of Season 3, it was revealed as the scene of a double murder and the key to solving a centuries-old secret. In Season 4, with Uncle Patrick now firmly in charge, even more key events have unfolded within its walls.
  
  Top tip: You can visit the outside of La Couronne year-round; it’s marked as a fictional bar on Google Maps!
  
  
• The Village Square: Għarb’s main square became the heart of Sainte Victoire. The exterior of the police station can be found here, complete with French signage and a French flag that can be seen on Google Street View. Fans can also find the village bus stop here. The one where we first met Uncle Patrick (Tony Robinson) and Jean’s antique dealer friend David (Les Dennis) as he started his ill-fated honeymoon. The square has also seen some of the most dramatic moments in the show, with a shooting and a hit-and-run taking place here.
  
  
•  Police Station: Along with the bar and the Church, the exterior location for Sainte Victoire’s police station also moved. It can be found opposite La Couronne, and is a private residence. Apparently the elderly lady who lives there occasionally forgets shooting is taking place and wanders out of her front door mid-scene.

Where to stay in Għarb

If you really want to feel you’re staying in Sainte Victoire, and that Jean, Dom or the rest of the gang might appear at any second, Għarb is the place to stay.

Victoria: The Village Heart

Victoria, the capital of Gozo, features prominently in the series. Its narrow lanes and quaint shop fronts provide the locations for several Sainte Victoire merchants. Visitors to Victoria will also find some of the key municipal buildings, including Sainte Victoire’s museum, theatre and library. Ever versatile, Victoria also doubled as Lourdes in Series 1.

Key locations in Victoria

• Palm Street: A wander down Triq Palma will lead fans past Vivienne Dumonet’s and Karen’s Lourdes antique shops, the Lloyd Gelan Art Gallery, the Ozanne Parfumery, plus Brodeur & White Antiques.
  
  
• Independence Square: One of two vibrant squares in the centre of Victoria, it has doubled as Lourdes and also features as the exterior of Sainte Victoire’s Museum, which is actually the offices for Victoria’s Local Council, as well as being an exhibition space.
  
  
• Dom Bosco Oratory: One of the key episodes in Season 2, which puts some strain on Dom and Jean’s budding relationship is set in Sainte Victoire’s theatre. The Oratory provides both the external and internal location of the theatre. If you head from Dom Bosco along Triq Vajringa and back towards the centre of Victoria. You’ll pass the location for Sainte Victoire’s Library. This is where Jean conducted research while trying to solve the mysterious poem in Season 3’s “Window“. It also featured in Season 4’s “Bad Education” which saw an assault and robbery take place.
  
  Continue a few more minutes and you’ll find yourself at another location hot spot.
  
  
• St Francis Square:  Dominated by the roundabout, with beautiful statue of St. Francis, you need to head towards the church. Close by, you’ll find the entrance to Sainte Victoire’s Council Office. Actually the entrance to the Gozo Ministry building, it’s where Gendarme Richard solves Uncle Patrick’s administrative issues in Season 4’s “Where Eagles Dare“. Finally, a couple of doors down from there, you’ll find the barbers from the same episode. The one where Jeremy took Dom to cheer him up.
  
  
• Historic Lanes: One of the best things to do in Victoria is to wander the narrow lanes that weave between the squares. Here you’ll follow in the footsteps of the inimitable John Marsden, played with panache by Stephen Bailey, as he tracked down a thief in “Bad Education“.
  
  Top tip: Once you’ve had your fill of seeing the sights of Victoria/Sainte Victoire, head to the Castle Bar, which is halfway up the hill between Independence Square and the Citadel. Not only does it do excellent toasties, but the owner and several regulars have appeared in Madame Blanc as extras. 

Where to Stay in Victoria

Xlendi: Nightclubs and Boats

The tranquil seaside village of Xlendi offers breathtaking views and a romantic atmosphere. However, in Madame Blanc Season 2, Episode 2, it’s the scene of yet another grisly discovery after we’ve watched Jeremy stagger out of a nightclub and head to spend the night aboard Rita, his cabin cruiser.

Għasri: Glorious Gloria’s Garage

The smallest village on Gozo, with a population of just a few hundred, the quiet village of Għasri is where you’ll find Glorious Gloria’s Garage.

Kerċem: Murder Mystery Party

Another small Gozo village – not that many are huge. Kerċem is close to Victoria and holds the location of Hotel Sanguinet, the venue for the murder mystery party in Season 3’s Christmas Special. The location is actually a holiday rental called Ghar Ilma IV and is available to stay in. Be careful, maybe you’ll see a ghost, just like Jean did!

Malta: The Chateau, Beach Club, Prison & Christmas Special 2025

While most of the filming takes place on Gozo, the bigger island of Malta has hosted several key locations for the series.

Key locations in Malta

• Villa Francia, Lija: Possibly the most versatile location in the series is the chateau owned by Jeremy and Judith Lloyd-James. Amongst other things, it’s been the site of photo shoots, fashion shows, and a reality TV casting, plus more. It has also witnessed two deaths, a near-fatal fall, and a kidnapping. In real life it’s the official residence of the Prime Minister of Malta. It also has not been used as a location since Season 3.
  
  
• Old Royal Navy Prison: Built in 1866, this former naval prison now houses a sports club and bar. It has also appeared as a key location in the series, hosting one of the regular characters after their crimes caught up with them.
  

• Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Malta Golden Sands: Season 4 of The Madame Blanc Mysteries kicks off in style, with ‘two 75-year-old hotties’ hurtling across the Mediterranean Sea on jet skis. The hotties in question are obviously Jeremy and Judith who are having a mini-break at Sainte Victoire’s beach club, Miroir de l’Océan, which is actually a five-star hotel to the north of Malta. This family friendly resort is next to one of Malta’s largest sandy beaches, and, as you can see from the episode, “Inheritance”, has some great amenities!
  
  
• Valletta: In Season 4, Valletta gets to play itself in “The Blue Print”, which sees Jean and Dom taking a Malta trip. Much like Victoria, Valletta is wonderful to wander around and you’ll soon spot the statue of Jean de Valette, and other key locations from this episode.
  
  
• Archbishop’s Curia: In the 2025 Christmas Special, Jean is invited to Sainte Victoire’s museum to authenticate an object belonging to Marie Antoinette. Previously portrayed by the Council Office in Victoria, Gozo. This time the stunning Archbishop’s Curia in Floriana provides the beautiful baroque interior. With a lot of the action seeming to take place in the refectory, which is decorated with 15 murals that are inspired by Biblical stories that mention food.
  
  
• Montekristo Estate: The Neoclassical frontage of the Sainte Victoire Museum for the The Madame Blanc Mysteries 2025 Christmas Special can be found in Siggiewi at the Montekristo Estate. One of the largest event spaces in Malta, it’s also far more modern than you might think. With the estate only starting to be developed in 2005 on the grounds of a pig farm.

Nadur: Sainte Victoire’s Cop Shop

While you can find the exterior of the Sainte Victoire Police Station in Għarb, the interior which has seen so many interviews and baddies sitting in the cells is found in Nadur. You’ll also find the church where Jean hunts for a window without a view, from episode 6, Season 3 here, although Għarb Parish Church provided the exterior shots. If you wander away from the church and the square and head south, you’ll find yourself at the edge of the village, with a gorgeous view across the Gozo Channel. You should also recognise the location of the Christmas Market from Season 4’s Christmas Special.

Finally, head towards the coast from Nadur, down to one of the several beaches accessible from this village, and you’ll find a little cove with boathouses carved into the rock. One of which was where Dom and Jean found some key evidence for Season 3’s “Ocean” episode.

Xagħra: Where It All Began

Xagħra is one of the oldest inhabited parts of Gozo, with the Neolithic Ġgantija Temples pre-dating both Stone Henge and the pyramids. Not far from the Temples is where you’ll find Jean’s cottage where so many moments of detecting inspiration have struck. It’s also where you’ll find the country home that Jeremy bought in Season 2, the rapid renovation of which caused such trouble between Dom and Jean.

This village, which has a vibrant square full of bars and restaurants, is where we are first introduced to Sainte Victoire, and Gozo. In the very first scene of the first episode, we follow Rory White as he drives away from the village and towards his fate. Kickstarting a chain of events that leads Jean to Sainte Victoire and a whole new life of adventure.

You’ll also find Charlie and Simone’s antique shop not too far from the village centre.

About The Madame Blanc Mysteries

Fans of the show have followed Jean White’s journey since its debut in 2021. Written by Sally Lindsay, who takes the title role of Madame Blanc, and Sue Vincent, who plays everyone’s favourite music-mad mechanic, Gloria Beaushaw, the series combines mystery, charm, and a stunning Mediterranean setting that has attracted fans from around the world.

We first meet Jean White, an antiques dealer from Cheshire, as her world is turned upside down when her husband Rory dies suddenly in the south of France. She discovers that he has left her virtually penniless, with her sole remaining asset being their cottage in Sainte Victoire. Jean, a self-confessed poor traveller, makes her first trip to the village since she and Rory married to get the cottage ready to sell. Once there, she becomes suspicious that Rory’s death wasn’t accidental and works on unravelling the mystery surrounding her husband’s death, all while using her expertise in antiques to assist the local police in solving a variety of crimes.

Behind the Scenes: How Gozo Became Sainte Victoire

Originally planned to be filmed in France, the production faced challenges due to the pandemic. Channel 5 suggested Gozo, and the team quickly realised the potential of these islands to stand in for the South of France.

Sally Lindsay, the show’s co-creator and leading actress, admitted she was initially sceptical. However, after a short ferry ride to Gozo, she fell in love with the island’s charm, likening it to “1960s France” and describing it as “magical.” Producer Andy Morgan noted how locations like Sannat and Gharb, with some clever additions like French cars and shop signs, transformed effortlessly into Sainte Victoire.

Fun fact: Even the French actors on set were convinced by Gozo’s resemblance to the South of France!

Plan Your Gozo Adventure

Gozo isn’t just a beautiful filming location, although if you read our guide to filming locations on Gozo, we think you’ll be surprised at just which movies and TV shows have been shot here. It’s also a great place for a holiday at pretty much any time of the year. If watching the gorgeous scenery of The Madame Blanc Mysteries hasn’t persuaded you to visit, then maybe our guide to whether is Gozo is worth visiting will do the trick for you.

If you’re already in planning mode, then our Ultimate Travel Guide to Gozo will help with when to visit, where to stay and what to do.
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