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The Château de Monte-Cristo, Alexandre Dumas' hidden and unusual home

Discover the Château de Monte-Cristo, the residence imagined by the writer Alexandre Dumas. Set in an English garden on the Saint-Germain-en-Laye side of the Yvelines region, this exuberantly styled 19th-century château and its small Château d'If (Yew Castle) are waiting to be discovered. We take you on a tour of this hidden heritage, listed as a historic monument.

The Count of Monte Cristo: a breathtaking adaptation at the Théâtre de l'Essaïon

Did you like the film starring Pierre Niney? Until May 11, 2025, the Théâtre de l'Essaïon hosts an incisive, fast-paced adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo. Three actors reinvent the story in an intense, captivating play on memory.

The Three Musketeers: The cloak-and-dagger epic returns to the stage

After an initial success, Les Trois Mousquetaires returns to the Théâtre Montparnasse until April 27. A lively, fast-paced adaptation of Alexandre Dumas's classic.

Murder party, treasure hunt and escape game: family fun at Château de Monte-Cristo

Monte Cristo Castle needs your investigative skills! A variety of investigative games are on offer in 2025, giving you the chance to discover this beautiful castle while having fun at the same time.

Monte Cristo: the musical inspired by The Count of Monte Cristo at the Folies Bergère in 2026

After the wildly successful, and deservedly so, film adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo starring Pierre Niney, Alexandre Dumas' masterpiece is about to come to life on stage. The Folies Bergère have announced that the musical Monte Cristo will run from February 5, 2026 to April 19, 2026.

The Count of Monte Cristo with Pierre Niney: a successful gamble

Pierre Niney takes on the title role in Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre De La Patellière's new film adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo. (Re)discover this epic tale of revenge on VOD for purchase on October 26 and for rental on November 6, 2024.

DUMAS - DIABLE NOIR: Ladj Ly adapts the incredible story of the first black general in the French army

Ladj Ly's new project, DUMAS - DIABLE NOIR, will retrace the life of General Thomas Alexandre Dumas, a slave who became a hero of the French Revolution. Shooting will begin in summer 2025.

Heritage Days 2024: immerse yourself in the world of Dumas at Château de Monte-Cristo (78)

Château de Monte-Cristo, the home of Alexandre Dumas, is taking part in the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) on September 21 and 22, 2024. For this occasion, admission to the château is at a reduced price.

A historical walk in the footsteps of Alexandre Dumas in Paris and the Île-de-France region

After the Three Musketeers, the Count of Monte Cristo has been adapted for the big screen. What better way to follow in the footsteps of the prolific writer Alexandre Dumas across the Île-de-France region!

Château de Monte-Cristo opens for a new season: discover the program

The Château de Monte-Cristo reopened to great fanfare on May 19, with a crazy program! Murder parties, theatrical tours, exhibitions, escape games - come and enjoy all these activities at low prices, in the heart of a Renaissance château and its park overlooking the Seine. An original stroll through the former home of the great writer Alexandre Dumas, to discover with the whole family.

A Sunday at the time of the Musketeers at the Château de Monte-Cristo

On Sunday June 21, 2018, famous writer Alexandre Dumas’ former house the Château de Monte-Cristo offers you to go back in time and invites you to come and spend the day at the time of Musketeers.