Where Is “Joe Millionaire” Filmed?

Have you ever tuned in to your favorite reality series and asked, “where is ‘Joe Millionaire’ filmed?” If so, you’re in luck, since that’s the information we at Peerspace are delivering ahead. We take a deep dive into “Joe Millionaire” productions spaces and share how you too can book similar venues.

After all, Peerspace is the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals for events and productions alike. We’ll also share a couple of sample creative production locations that’ll give your work the “Joe Millionaire” vibe you’re looking for. Let’s get to it!

First of all, what is “Joe Millionaire”?

The original reality TV sensation “Joe Millionaire” broke the mold for reality television when they had contestants trying to date a guy with a pretty big secret: he wasn’t the millionaire he or the show was claiming him to be! It turned out to be one of the biggest hits for the Fox network it aired on and featured some iconic reality TV filming locations.

Now, almost 20 years later, the “Joe Millionaire” reboot, “Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer” has drawn the attention of millions of eyes once again. Both the original series and the new one have some truly beautiful and glamorous locations. So if you were watching and wondered, “Where is “Joe Millionaire” filmed?” we’re going to describe the filming locations for both.

Where was the original “Joe Millionaire” filmed?

The original “Joe Millionaire” came to life all the way back in 2003, which feels like a lifetime ago! If you’re rewatching the show today in 2022 then surely you’ll notice a lot of the hallmarks of early 2000s reality TV–the outfits and styles may look a little funny now. But you’re probably wondering, where is “Joe Millionaire” filmed?

It might surprise you to learn that they didn’t film the series in the United States. In fact, the gorgeous properties are at the Château de la Bourdaisière in France. This beautiful spot in the Commune of Montlouis-sur-Loire and according to cultural tours website Decouvertes, it hosts a tomato sanctuary that has over 600 heirloom varieties along with “a dahlia garden, an ancient orchard and a beautiful collection of medicinal plants”. The property is no longer the medieval castle production space it once was and is now a beautiful hotel. 

As you might imagine, it can be hard to find a location as amazing as this, especially in the United States. Thankfully, Peerspace is host to some authentically French-inspired locations, like this Chateau Castle one hour from New York City!

See what this director had to say about their shoot there and how the hosts were: “Rob and Mabe were so pleasant and helpful with our shoot. The location is phenomenal for both exterior shots and interior. It’s a very unique and creative space to shoot in. 5-star rating for this incredible location and wonderful hosts”. This opportunity is perfect for the director looking to get their own first-season “Joe Millionaire” vibes without breaking the bank.

Where is “Joe Millionaire” filmed? For Richer or Poorer

Now that we’ve answered the question for the original series it’s time for us to ask the question “Where is “Joe Millionaire” filmed?” regarding the new series: For Richer or Poorer. Now you can forget the European vacation this time around. However, that doesn’t mean that the new filming location isn’t just as beautiful as the Château de la Bourdaisière. This time around they decided on a Georgia production location at the Lake Shore Manor.

According to an article in Cinemaholic, there are a lot of similarities to the property from the original. “The gorgeous property has a grand courtyard, a stacked stone fountain, a huge ballroom, lush gardens, and lake-view terraces. The beauty of the manor adds grandeur to the show’s appeal and highlights its glamorous format.” 

This isn’t the first time that this property has been used for a filming location, according to Reality Titbit. “Joe Millionaire isn’t the first time the manor has been used on TV as it was actually the house used in the 2014 romance classic Endless Love with Alex Pettyfer and Gabriella Wilde.”

So now we’ve answered the question “Where is “Joe Millionaire” filmed?” Still hungry for more and looking for a property with similar vibes? Then check out this Lake Malibou Manor on Peerspace that has some amazing luxury vibes. This lagoon-style backyard and lake provide some of that Lake Shore Manor lookout in California.

Where was “The Next Joe Millionaire” filmed?

After the success of the first series, Fox wanted to see if they could catch lightning in a bottle twice. Unfortunately, they weren’t quite successful and the short-lived “The Next Joe Millionaire” was the end of the series until today. According to Reality TV World, it was filmed at the Villa Oliva in Tuscany. The beautiful property still exists today for visitors to rent and stay at and remains just as gorgeous as it was years ago. 

For something a little closer to home we have a gorgeous lakefront villa located in Tampa, Florida from Peerspace that’s perfect for productions.

Take it from this enthusiastic five-star review: “The location is absolutely stunning and the host couldn’t be any nicer! We had a wonderful 2 day production experience with celebrity talent and virtual clients due to the pandemic – everything worked out beautifully – I would definitely return for another production and highly recommend this location.” 

Where is “Joe Millionaire” filmed? Conclusion

As you can see from the three seasons of the show, there’s a clear pattern to the filming locations. To keep the guise of the bachelor’s dubious millionaire status, a luxurious production location is crucial in creating the mirage for the show.

With the success of “Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer” we can’t help but wonder where they will choose to film the next season that we’re all hoping for. The Lakeshore Manor in Georgia was such a memorable and scenic location the producers may decide to use it again. Or maybe they’ll decide to go back to the series’ roots and pick another European villa to spark some romance? Either way, you know that we’ll be tuning in and can’t wait to see what’s next.

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