Me Before You (2016) – Filming Locations
Drama / Romance · Directed by Thea Sharrock · Starring Sam Claflin, Emilia Clarke
Lou Clark, a directionless 26-year-old from the English countryside, takes a job at the local castle as a caregiver and companion to a wealthy young banker, Will Traynor. Wheelchair-bound from an accident two years prior, the once adventurous Will has all but given up — that is until Lou determines to show him that life is worth living.
Where was Me Before You filmed?
- London, United Kingdom, London – Lou's family home exterior and the wealthy Chelsea neighborhood setting. The prestigious Chelsea address serves as the residence of Will Traynor, establishing the affluent London setting of the film
- London, United Kingdom, London – Various London street scenes and exteriors throughout the film. Iconic London landmarks and streets provide authentic backdrop for the central London locations where characters navigate the city
- Bath, United Kingdom, Bath – Lou's hometown and where she meets Will; establishing scenes of her provincial life. The picturesque Georgian city provides Lou's small-town background and represents the contrast between her humble origins and Will's wealthy London lifestyle
- Isle of Wight, United Kingdom, Isle of Wight – The seaside trip where Lou takes Will for a final adventure and emotional moments. The romantic coastal location provides the setting for the film's poignant climactic journey and serves as a symbolic setting for the couple's relationship
- Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland, Villars-sur-Ollon – The Swiss Dignitas clinic location where Will makes his final decision. The Swiss mountain resort represents the euthanasia clinic setting and the climactic destination that drives the film's central moral conflict