Chamounix, now modernly known as Chamonix, was the birthplace of “Alpinism” which is the art of climbing high and rough terrain in mountain summits, during all seasons. This began with the first ascent of the neighboring Mont Blanc in 1786, which launched this Golden Age of mountaineering. Chamonix was a place where individuals sought challenge and inspiration for painting, writing and adventure.

Brighton is a seaside town on the south coast of England. It developed as a seaside resort in the late eighteenth century due to the patronage of the Prince Regent, the later George IV, who constructed his Royal Pavilion in the town. It was connected to London by rail in 1841, allowing its tourist industry to expand. In Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Lydia Bennet elopes with Wickham from Brighton.

(this information was on the COVE MasterMAP)

Sudbury Hall is 45 miles south of Lyme park.

Both properties are owned by the National Trust, which is great news if you’re a member as you’ll be able to visit both places for free and on the same day. Tickets can be bought on the door for non-members.

Lyme Park is a magnificent Edwardian manor in Cheshire and served as all of the exterior shots of Mr Darcy’s Pemberley estate within the 1995 TV adaptation. Note that Sudbury Hall in Derbyshire was used for the interior shots.

Chatsworth House in Derbyshire was used as the filming location for Pemberley in the 2005 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice.