
Casino Royale · Filming location
Villa La Gaeta
In the story · Final scene ("The name's Bond, James Bond")
A real filming location. In the last scene, Bond tracks down Mr White, the quiet man who works for the secret organisation behind Le Chiffre, at his lakeside villa, shoots him in the leg and introduces himself for the first time: "The name's Bond, James Bond."
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Things to do
Casino Royale: a tour linked to the story
Private boat tour · from Como · duration: check on GetYourGuide · Guide in English or Italian · villa entry not included
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More Casino Royale places nearby
All 15 places of Casino Royale →Famous places nearby
Not places of the story, but worth seeing in the area.
Menaggio waterfront
2.5 kmA lively lakeside square with cafes, the start of a pleasant walk along the shore.
Lovers' Walk, Varenna
3.9 kmA lakeside walkway hanging over the water between the ferry pier and the village centre.
Monte San Martino viewpoint
4.1 kmA steep old mule track above Griante leads to a cliff edge with a wide view of the lake.
Where to stand for the photo
The villa is best seen from the water: on a boat ride north of Menaggio, frame its towers and the steps that go down to the lake.
Getting there
- Address: Strada Statale 340dir, 22010 San Siro CO
- Transport
- By car on the SS340dir road north of Menaggio (about 10 minutes); the C10 bus from Como follows the same road. Boat tours of the upper lake pass in front.
- Access
- Private house, not open to visitors. Look from the lake or from the road without entering. Check before you go.
Public sources (2)
Sources found on October 17, 2026.
Every place checked against public sources
Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides
We always say if it is:
- The real filming location
- A place standing in for it
- Inspired by the story
Every place checked against public sources
Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides
We always say if it is:
- The real filming location
- A place standing in for it
- Inspired by the story
Every place checked against public sources
Production · film commissions · tourist boards · guides
We always say if it is:
- The real filming location
- A place standing in for it
- Inspired by the story
