The Count of Monte Cristo (2024)

Céret, France

Castle from the late 19th century near Céret, in Pyrénées-Orientales, built by the Bardou family (J.O.B. cigarette paper). Designed by architect Viggo Dorph-Petersen and completed in 1904, it is labeled as "Heritage of the 20th century," registered as a heritage site and is characterized by Art Nouveau architecture.

The scene : The residence of Count Monte Cristo — hall, stairs, and armory.

Villeneuvette, France

Church of the former royal cloth manufacturing facility of Villeneuvette, a factory village in Hérault. It is registered as a historical monument.

The scene : The marriage of Edmond Dantès and Mercédès.

Paris, France

Former Paris Stock Exchange, a neoclassical temple with colonnades built during the First Empire. Designed in 1825 by Alexandre-Théodore Brongniart and Éloi Labarre, this historical monument is listed as a heritage site. Its inscription as a historical monument dates back to 1987.

The scene : The sumptuous salon of the count's castle, transformed into an Arab-Ottoman decor.

Bry-sur-Marne, France

Bry-sur-Marne cinema and television studios, former facilities of the SFP.

The scene : The scenes of confinement in the cell with Abbé Faria.

Épinay-Champlâtreux, France

Classic 18th-century château (1757) in Épinay-Champlâtreux, in Val-d'Oise. Designed by architect Jean-Michel Chevotet, it is listed as a historical monument.

The scene : The reunion between Edmond and Mercédès at the stables.

Ferrières-en-Brie, France

19th-century château built for James de Rothschild in Ferrières-en-Brie (Seine-et-Marne), one of the largest eclectic style châteaux in France. Designed by architect Joseph Paxton, it is classified as a historical monument.

The scene : The exterior of Count of Monte Christo's castle and the final sword duel.

Courances, France

Renaissance Castle of Essonne surrounded by a vast water park designed by Le Nôtre, known for its canals and water mirrors. It has been classified as a historical monument since June 27, 1983, and listed in the General Inventory of Cultural Heritage.

The scene : The walk between Haydée and Albert in the water gardens of the estate.

Kalkara, Malta

Maltese studios renowned for their immense horizon tank pools, among the largest in Europe for water shoots. They were created in 1963.

The scene : Some scenes were filmed in the studios of Malta, notably in the water tanks.

Marseille, France

16th-century fortress on an islet in the harbor of Marseille, made famous as a prison by Alexandre Dumas's novel.

The scene : Aerial views of the prison where Edmond is incarcerated (the interiors are filmed elsewhere).

Toulon, France

Large harbor in the bay of Toulon, located in the Var.

The scene : The port serves as the backdrop for the Morcerf family's boat, a symbol of their status.

Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer, France

Wooded cove on the coast of Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer, in the Var.

The scene : Edmond wanders alone, having discovered the death of his father and the marriage of Mercédès.

Hyères, France

Former coastal battery of Pointe des Salis, located on the Giens peninsula in Hyères, Var.

The scene : The discovery of the treasure of the Templars, supposed to take place on the island of Monte-Cristo.

Martigues, France

Maritime fort of Port-de-Bouc, at the entrance of the Caronte canal in Martigues, reworked by Vauban.

The scene : Edmond's escape, in the outer corridor and on the ramparts.

Gruissan, France

Limestone massif along the coast between Narbonne and Gruissan, in Aude, featuring garrigue landscapes. It is a Natura 2000 site.

The scene : The gallops between Edmond and Mercédès.

Lavérune, France

18th-century wine château near Montpellier, renowned for its wrought iron gate and gardens. It is classified as a historical monument.

The scene : The Morcerf house, where betrayal erupts.

Pézenas, France

Historic city of Hérault with a rich Renaissance heritage, town of Molière.

The scene : The old streets of the city depict the Marseille of yesteryear.

Paris, France

Historic courthouse of Île de la Cité, in Paris.

The scene : The trial during which Andrea reveals that he is Villefort's son.

Paris, France

Southern Paris landscaped campus (14th arrondissement) grouping together student houses from many countries. It was born from a convention signed in 1921, at the initiative of Minister André Honnorat and Rector Paul Appell, in response to the post-war student housing crisis. Built on the site of the Thiers fortifications declassified in 1919, it occupies only nine hectares of buildable land, the rest being reserved for the park.

The scene : The courtroom hall where Andrea murders her father.

Saint-Denis, France

Educational institution located in the former royal abbey of Saint-Denis, founded by Napoleon. The organ in the gallery is classified as a historical monument.

The scene : The prosecutor's office, the cloister, and the corridor leading to the Princes' salon.

Marly-le-Roi, France

Former military fort in the Marly forest, in the Yvelines.

The scene : The underground corridor of the Château d'If.

Écouen, France

Renaissance Castle of Val-d'Oise, housing the national museum of the Renaissance. Its construction dates back to 1540 and was entrusted to Jean Bullant and Jean Goujon; the building is classified as a historical monument.

The scene : The courtyard of the courthouse where bodies hang.

Us, France

Château du Val-d'Oise, in the municipality of Us. A historical monument listed. Also known as Château du Héron, it dates back to the late 19th century, and its listing is based on an order from October 24, 2002.

The scene : Haydée's room.

Arronville, France

Château du Val-d'Oise, located in the municipality of Arronville. Inscribed as a historical monument, the estate extends over the municipalities of Arronville, Theuville, and Menouville.

The scene : The deer hunt and the reception held by Baron Danglars.

Meaux, France

Gothic Cathedral of Meaux, in Seine-et-Marne, where Bossuet was bishop. Built in 1175, it is both a minor basilica and a cathedral, and it is classified as a historic monument.

The scene : The training in elocution and the trap set for Albert.

Vilvoorde, Belgium

Filming studios in Vilvoorde, near Brussels, equipped with large basins.

The scene : The underwater scenes, including the underwater escape.

La Valette, Malta

Historical natural harbor of Valletta, in Malta, one of the largest natural harbors in the Mediterranean.

The scene : The Grand Port of Malta depicts, thanks to digital effects, the old port of Marseille.

Saint-Malo, France

A reconstructed three-masted privateer from 1745, based in the port of Saint-Malo, a sailing replica of an 18th-century frigate.

The scene : The three-masted ship is Le Pharaon, the vessel from the beginning of the film and the rescue of Angèle.

Paris, France

Private hotel of Place Saint-Georges in Paris, built for the courtesan Esther Lachmann, Marquise de Païva.

The scene : The count's salon, the ball held for Eugénie Danglars, and the famous onyx staircase.