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Costumed Performances Bring Dumas' Characters to Life at Château de Monte-Cristo

cultural-heritage · 2026-04-24

On June 28, 2026, the park of the Château de Monte-Cristo in Le Port-Marly, 30 minutes from Paris, will host an afternoon of theatrical performances, costumes, and dance. The Ankreation company will stage a wandering performance with scenes from Alexandre Dumas' novels, featuring characters like d'Artagnan and Milady de Winter. Participants in 19th-century costumes will join the event, and Le Temps des danses will demonstrate waltzes, polkas, and other romantic dances. The event runs from 2 PM to 6 PM at Chemin du Haut des Ormes, 78560 Le Port-Marly. Tickets are €13, reduced €5. The château, built by Dumas with earnings from his serialized novels, becomes a stage where his fictional characters return to life.

Key facts

  • Event takes place on June 28, 2026
  • Location: Château de Monte-Cristo, Le Port-Marly (30 min from Paris)
  • Organized by Ankreation company
  • Features wandering theatrical performances with Dumas characters
  • Participants in 19th-century costumes
  • Le Temps des danses demonstrates waltzes, polkas, and romantic dances
  • Hours: 2 PM to 6 PM
  • Ticket prices: €13 regular, €5 reduced

Entities

Artists

  • Alexandre Dumas
  • d'Artagnan
  • Milady de Winter

Institutions

  • Château de Monte-Cristo
  • Ankreation
  • Le Temps des danses

Locations

  • Le Port-Marly
  • France
  • Paris
  • Chemin du Haut des Ormes

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