Alexandre Dumas, the author of classic stories The Man with an Iron Mask and The Count of Monte Cristo built his dream home. It is a chateau of Gothic and Renaissance architectural style in 1846 where he entertained notable and illustrious guests in style.
Nothing much had been said to what happened to the property after the author died in 1870. But about a century later, the property was in the verge of destruction to give way to a large housing development. In 1970, a preservation committee was put together and restored the chateau in its former glory.
Currently, the chateau is open to the public with 5 euros entrance fee. It is accessible from Paris by public transportation. Check the website for directions and opening hours.
source: francetoday.com
Nothing much had been said to what happened to the property after the author died in 1870. But about a century later, the property was in the verge of destruction to give way to a large housing development. In 1970, a preservation committee was put together and restored the chateau in its former glory.
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| Château de Monte-Cristo |
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| The authors' studio: Château d'If |
Currently, the chateau is open to the public with 5 euros entrance fee. It is accessible from Paris by public transportation. Check the website for directions and opening hours.
source: francetoday.com
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