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Newport MansionsOchre Court
If you're wondering if this is one of the Newport mansions you've seen depicted in a movie, the answer is yes. This amazing summer residence, designed by Richard Morris Hunt (who also designed The Breakers and Marble House), can be seen in the Hollywood blockbuster, True Lies. In the opening scene of the movie, the exterior of Ochre Court is used for the Swiss chateau that Arnold Schwarzenegger must infiltrate. Many of the interior shots (including the famous tango scene) were taken down the street, at Rosecliff.
Ochre Court was modeled after a French Chateau and cost $4.5 million to build, in 19th century money! It is the 2nd largest of the Newport mansions. Only the Vanderbilts' Breakers (just down the street) is larger.
You can actually just walk up the lawn from the Newport Cliff Walk (like I did when I took the picture above), and tour the grounds at your leisure.
This is one of the Newport Rhode Island mansions that doesn't get as much attention as the others. And that's what makes it a great spot to visit, any time of the year. Avoid the crowds and longer tours, and just check this one out at your leisure. 16 Ochre Point Road 401-341-2381 Return from Ochre Court to Newport Mansions Return from Ochre Court to Newport Discovery Guide home page New! CommentsHave your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below. |
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