During the summer, I went on an epic road-trip and retraced James Bond's route in pursuit of Goldfinger from Le Touquet on the north coast of France to Geneva in Switzerland, as described in Ian Fleming's 1959 novel.
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A night at the Hotel Moderne
During their drive through France to Switzerland in the novel of Goldfinger, both James Bond and Auric Goldfinger stop overnight at Orléans. Goldfinger stays at the Arcades, a luxury hotel overlooking the Loire, but if Goldfinger had not stayed at there, Bond supposes that it would have been the Moderne.
Where does James Bond eat in Étaples?
At the beginning of On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963), James Bond rings up his old friend Monsieur Bécaud, proprietor of a modest restaurant exactly opposite the railway station of Étaples in northern France. Did the restaurant really exist, and if so, where is it?
No Time To Eat? A dish from Matera
In September, Bond fans were treated to exciting behind-the-scenes action in Matera in southern Italy as filming on No Time To Die continued. I don't know how long James Bond spends in Matera, but even he has to eat.
What’s in Moneypenny’s fridge?
In Spectre, we are not only treated to look a inside James Bond's home, but we also get a tour of Miss Moneypenny's flat. What's more, we have a peak inside her fridge, or at least the fridge door. So, what can we see?
How does James Bond have his broccoli in Live and Let Die?
New York's St Regis Hotel plays a small role in James Bond's adventures. Ian Fleming's choice of hotel may not have entirely random.
Dinner with the Golden Girl
In the novel of Goldfinger, James Bond and Jill Masterton enjoy a trip from Miami to New York. For sustenance, they have Champagne and caviar sandwiches. In the film adaptation, dinner is again provided, but this time it's a little more balanced.
Salmon with lemon sauce (or James Bond in Disneyland)
Disneyland Paris is perhaps the most improbable location that the literary James Bond has ever visited. But in 1993, just a year after the park was opened, John Gardner sent Bond there in his novel Never Send Flowers.
Afternoon tea and cucumber sandwiches
In the film of Moonraker, James Bond meets Hugo Drax while afternoon tea is being served. Drax regards the ritual as England's one contribution to Western civilisation
Eggs and bacon in The Spy Who Loved Me
Bacon and eggs have a significant place in the novel of The Spy Who Loved Me. The word 'bacon' appears nine times, while eggs, often in association with the bacon, are mentioned fourteen times. What's more, all the main character eat the items.
James Bond Food 