It is believed that Dumas' fertility as a writer was a consequence of the construction of this castle. Yes, and he painted the Count of Monte Cristo according to his dreams - what he himself wanted to be. The construction of the castle required a lot of money, which forced him to work 12-14 hours a day, and then became a habit. The castle itself is ordinary, although it was built by the rather curious architect Duran. At the opening of Monte Cristo Castle in July 1847, there were over 600 guests.→