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The honeymoon scenes in *Breaking Dawn* were filmed in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The fictional 'Isle of Esme' was brought to life in a beachfront location at Casa em Paraty, a luxury vacation home designed by Thiago Bernardes. The house is nestled between two small hills in a secluded bay and is only accessible by boat or helicopter. Additional scenes were also filmed on Saint Thomas, in the US Virgin Islands, in the Caribbean.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Location in the movie | Isle Esme |
| Actual location | Casa em Paraty, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Type of house | Large, secluded beach house |
| Accessibility | Boat or helicopter |
| Number of bedrooms | Six |
| Number of bathrooms | Eight |
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What You'll Learn
Casa em Paraty, Brazil
The luxurious beach house that served as the honeymoon hideaway of Edward and Bella in "Breaking Dawn" is called Casa em Paraty. The house is located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and was designed by Thiago Bernardes of the architecture firm Bernardes + Jacobsen. It is a large, secluded vacation home nestled between two small hills in the Taquari area near an unidentified waterfall and at Mamangua Bay. The house is accessible only by boat or helicopter, providing complete privacy for its guests.
The architecture firm described the house as "a rustic beach house built for the Fernandes family on the Brazilian fjord of Saco do Mamanguá." The remote location of the house presented a challenge for the production team, who had to create a seamless transition between the house and the sets built on a Louisiana soundstage for indoor scenes.
The house has six bedrooms and eight bathrooms, offering breathtaking views of the ocean. The indoor scenes of the movie were shot on sets built on a soundstage in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, while the outdoor scenes showcasing the spectacular location of the beach house were filmed on-site in Brazil.
The house gained significant attention after being featured in the movie, with fans of the film expressing interest in staying in the property. In fact, the house is available for rent, offering guests the opportunity to experience the luxurious and secluded honeymoon getaway of Edward and Bella.
The filming of "Breaking Dawn: Part 1" took place in various locations, including Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Vancouver, Canada. The movie is based on the novel "Breaking Dawn" by Stephenie Meyer and is the fourth installment in the "Twilight Saga" film series.
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Isle Esme
In the film "Breaking Dawn", Edward and Bella's honeymoon takes place on the fictional Isle Esme. The scenes were filmed in an actual house, Casa em Paraty, located in Brazil. The home is nestled between two hills, making it secluded and only accessible by boat or helicopter, much like the fictional home in the film. The area is so remote that the real-life owners can only reach the house by boat or helicopter.
The house was designed by Thiago Bernardes of the architecture firm Bernardes + Jacobsen. It was featured in the January 2011 issue of Architectural Digest, which described it as "a rustic beach house built for the Fernandes family on the Brazilian fjord of Saco do Mamanguá".
While the majority of the honeymoon scenes were filmed in Brazil, additional scenes that fit into the honeymoon sequence were filmed on Saint Thomas, in the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. On the subject of the final day of shooting, Stewart, who played Bella, stated:
> "After that scene, my true final scene, I felt like I could shoot up into the night sky and every pore of my body would shoot light. I felt lighter than I've ever felt in my life."
The film "Breaking Dawn" is based on the 2008 novel of the same name by Stephenie Meyer. It is the fourth installment in The Twilight Saga film series and was released in 2011.
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Lapa District, Brazil
The honeymoon scenes in *Breaking Dawn* were filmed in the Lapa District, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The neighbourhood of Lapa is located in the centre of the city and is famous for its historical monuments and vibrant nightlife.
Lapa is known for its impressive architecture, including the most famous monument in the neighbourhood, the Arcos da Lapa (also known as the Carioca Aqueduct). This roman-style structure was built in 1723 during the colonial era to solve the water shortage problem by leading water from the Carioca River to Morro de Santo Antonio. The monument is surrounded by other points of interest, including the Metropolitan Cathedral, Fundição Progresso, Sala Cecília Meireles, and several top samba halls.
The neighbourhood is also home to the headquarters of many large companies, such as Petrobras and BNDES, as well as numerous high-quality commercial buildings on Chile Avenue. These features have attracted residents who seek to live closer to work and avoid traffic jams. Lapa has a melting pot of diverse urban tribes, which is attractive to those who love the lively social scene and cultural events that the neighbourhood offers.
Lapa has been known for its lively cultural scene since the early 1950s, with numerous restaurants and bars where Brazilian artists and intellectuals gather. It remains renowned for its venues offering various forms of Brazilian music, such as the Sala Cecília Meireles, an essential venue for chamber music. The neighbourhood is also famous for its nightlife, with popular bars and clubs including the famous Asa Branca, Bar Semente, Rio Scenarium, and Carioca da Gema, where samba reigns supreme.
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The indoor scenes for the honeymoon sequence in "Breaking Dawn: Part 1" were filmed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at Raleigh Studios and in a house. The scenes were shot in late November, after the crew had finished shooting in Brazil.
In the film, the couple stays on the fictional 'Isle Esme', a private island Carlisle Cullen bought for his wife. The scenes were actually shot in an idyllic beachfront location in Paraty, Brazil, in a large, secluded beach house. The house, called Casa em Paraty, is a luxury vacation home in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and was designed by Thiago Bernardes of the architecture firm Bernardes + Jacobsen. It is located in a secluded bay, nestled between two small hills, and is only accessible by boat or helicopter.
The production team faced the challenge of creating a seamless transition between the house and the sets used for the indoor scenes in Louisiana.
Additional scenes for the honeymoon sequence were filmed on Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands in the Caribbean, which was the official last day of shooting for the film.
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Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands
The final day of shooting for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 took place on Saint Thomas, in the US Virgin Islands, on April 22, 2011. The crew, along with actors Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, spent the day filming in the sea. They then celebrated with cocktails on the beach as they watched the sunrise.
Stewart described her last day on set as "amazing", while Pattinson said he felt "lighter than I've ever felt in my life".
The majority of the honeymoon scenes were shot in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The beach house where Bella and Edward stay is called Casa em Paraty, a luxury vacation home designed by Thiago Bernardes of the architecture firm Bernardes + Jacobsen. It is located in a secluded bay, nestled between two small hills and is only accessible by boat or helicopter.
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Frequently asked questions
The honeymoon house in Breaking Dawn was Casa em Paraty, a luxury vacation home in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
No, the island in the movie, Isle Esme, was fictional. However, the house was real and can be reached by boat or helicopter.
Other filming locations for Breaking Dawn include Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Vancouver, Canada.
Yes, the house is available to rent.
On the last day of filming, the cast and crew shot scenes in the sea on Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. They then celebrated with cocktails on the beach as they watched the sunrise.
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