Belcourt of Newport

Belcourt of Newport is a French Renaissance landmark in Newport, Rhode Island, and a filming location for The Gilded Age (2022-). Built in 1894, it was designed by Richard Morris Hunt, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by Oliver Hazard Perry Belmont.

Location: 657 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Verified facts

• Located in Bellevue Avenue Historic District, Newport, Rhode Island
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0385, SRC-0386
• Designed by Richard Morris Hunt
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0385, SRC-0387
• Built in 1894
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0385, SRC-0388
• Architectural style: French Renaissance
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0388, SRC-0389, SRC-0385
• Historic designation: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing property of the Bellevue Avenue Historic District (1972); National Historic Landmark District (Bellevue Avenue Historic District, 1976)
  confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0386, SRC-0390, SRC-0389, SRC-10049
• Appeared in The Gilded Age (tv, 2022-)
  confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1205, SRC-4313, SRC-7287, SRC-7281

Ownership history

Current owner — Carolyn Rafaelian (since 2012)
confidence 95/100 · SRC-0385, SRC-4001, SRC-4418, SRC-7198, SRC-7199, SRC-4749

Current owner — Oliver Hazard Perry Belmont
confidence 85/100 · SRC-0385, SRC-0388, SRC-3014

Evidence & sources

• SRC-0385 — Belcourt of Newport (official site) (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0386 — Bellevue Avenue Historic District NRHP Nomination, RI Historical Preservation Commission (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0387 — Online Review of Rhode Island History (smallstatebighistory.com) (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0388 — American Aristocracy (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0389 — Bellevue Avenue Historic District (Wikipedia) (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0390 — The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-10049 — Bellevue Avenue Historic District – Wikipedia (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1205 — Filming Locations for The Gilded Age, Season 2 on HBO, Untapped New York (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3014 — Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division – Belcourt, summer estate of Oliver H.P. Belmont (LCCN 2014650254) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4001 — wikipedia.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4313 — discovernewport.org (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4418 — belcourt.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4749 — Belcourt of Newport (official site) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4750 — Visit Rhode Island (official RI tourism) (Tier 2, tourism_board; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7198 — Patch (Newport, RI) — Alex and Ani Owner Buys Belcourt Mansion (Tier 3, local news; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7199 — Lost New England — Belcourt, Newport, Rhode Island (Tier 3, history blog; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7281 — AOL / Country Living — Real-Life Mansions Used in The Gilded Age (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7287 — Sportskeeda: Where was The Gilded Age filmed? All filming locations explored (Tier 3, entertainment; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was The Gilded Age filmed?

Belcourt of Newport, in Newport, Rhode Island, is a real-world filming location used for The Gilded Age.

Can you visit Belcourt of Newport?

Yes — Belcourt of Newport is open to the public. Hours: Guided tours typically Fri-Sun, year-round (e.g. Fri 12-5pm, Sat 12:30-8:30pm, Sun 12:30-5pm); each tour ~60 min. Hours vary seasonally.. Admission: Guided tour: adult $15, senior (65+) $8, child (6-12) $10 at door, under 12 free.

Who designed Belcourt of Newport?

Belcourt of Newport was designed by Richard Morris Hunt.

Where is Belcourt of Newport located?

Belcourt of Newport is located in Newport, Rhode Island.