Château de Monte-Christo

After the success of The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas bought land at Port-Marly to build a Renaissance-style château. This architectural gem nestles in the lush green setting of its gardens with their grottoes, rockeries and pools. A stroll in this magnificent park and a visit to the château will introduce you to the writer's world via a collection of etchings, paintings and reproductions. Gourmet visitors will appreciate Dumas's predilection for fine food. VISIT OPTIONS: Self-guided visits (no reservation required): All year round, both the park and the château can be visited freely (except during guided tours, when only the park remains accessible). Guided tours of the château with a lecturer/guide: 45-minute tour, limited capacity, booking via the website required. Full price: €10 per person (from 8 years old). Free for children under 8. Tours with theatrical performances: From February to November, on the last Sunday of each month in the afternoon (22/02, 29/03, 26/04, 31/05, 26/07, 30/08, 27/09, 25/10 and 29/11, 2026). Prices: €11 full price, reduced rate for children aged 3 to 7 (€2), free for children under 3.