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Time Out
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Where was ‘The Count of Monte Cristo' filmed? Behind the locations of Sam Claflin's new period drama
From black-and-white silent films and series to regional adaptations, French thrillers, and a Jim Caviezel noughties hit, Alexandre Dumas's 1844 classic The Count of Monte Cristo makes for evergreen source material for film and TV. Now, The Hunger Games star Sam Claflin puts his own charming spin on the vengeance-seeking prisoner Edmond Dantes in a new eight-episode miniseries that faithfully recreates the tumultuous years of early 19th-century France. True to Dumas' novel, the TV adaptation promises political conspiracies, personal vendettas, and sprawling locations from palatial French ballrooms to grim island fortresses. What is The Count of Monte Cristo about? The French-Italian production stars Claflin as Dantes, a man wrongfully imprisoned for treason. The site of his unlawful incarceration is the Château d'If, a wave-carved island off the coast of Marseilles. It's in the claustrophobic confines of this prison where Edmond silently plans his next move. Cut off from civilisation and his ladylove for fifteen years, Edmond returns a changed man, chancing upon some hidden treasure and taking on a new identity. His complicated schemes of revenge and manipulation lead to some delectable period drama. With Danish Oscar-winner Bille August (Pelle the Conqueror, 1998's Les Misérables) delivering his flair for grand historical narratives, the series resurrects Dumas's all-time classic with meticulous production design and gripping performances. Where was The Count of Monte Cristo filmed? Filming for the series commenced between August and December 2023, incorporating locations in France, Italy, and Malta. The shooting locations go in tandem with the novel's Mediterranean settings. While France is the heart of the story, it's in various spots in Italy where the broken hero Edmond Dantes rediscovers a new purpose in his life. Palais-Royal, Paris, France A French royal palace dating back to the 16 th century, the magnificently spread-out Palais-Royal complex overlooks the Louvre Museum and is one of Paris's most identifiable landmarks. The palace's grand exterior, spacious gardens, arched windows, and detailed ornamentation inside make it an ideal spot to double as a palace and ballroom for The Count of Monte Cristo 's major moments. Additionally, some of these sequences were also filmed at Paris's globally-renowned Opéra Garnier. The palace is currently the seat of the French culture ministry but it has changed many hands over the centuries. It was initially the personal residence of Cardinal Richelieu (interestingly, also the villain in Dumas' The Three Musketeers). Since then, the palace's ownership shifted between Louis XII, then Louis XIV, and so on. The Palais is also a hotbed for France-set Hollywood productions like The Da Vinci Code, Mission: Impossible – Fallout, Interview with the Vampire, and the Netflix streaming hit Emily in Paris. Place des Vosges, Paris The Place des Vosges is Paris's oldest planned square, once dominating the chic gentry of the city during the 17th and 18th centuries. The trimmed bushes and varnished houses here formed the exterior for the house of Baron Danglar, the scheming villain behind Edmond Dantes's miseries. Chateau de Suisnes, France As for Danes's county house, the production team set up base outside Paris at Chateau de Suisnes. The quaint mansion lies in northern France, less than an hour away from the capital city. Museo Nazionale del Risorgimento Italiano, Turin From its opera houses to piazzas, Turin is a medieval time capsule. So, it's not surprising that the city hosted scenes in The Count of Monte Cristo. One location that preserves such old-school charm is the Museo Nazionale del Risorgimento Italiano aka the Museum of the Risorgimento (the 19th-century movement focusing on unfying the Italian states into a single nation). It used to be Italy's first parlliament building but is now one of the country's grandest museums. Other Italian locations where The Count of Monte Cristo was filmed include the Palazzo Villanova in the commune of Strambino. The crew also reconstructed a hotel south of Turin, inside the Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi, an 18th century hunting lodge that is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Piazza Farnese, Rome Set a few years after the French Revolution and Napoleon's exile, The Count of Monte Cristo finds Edmond witnessing a criminal facing the guillotine in the city square. This gnarly execution comes to life at Rome's Piazza Farnese, the main square of Rome's Regola district. Edmond's Parisian apartment was also set up outside France with Roman palace of Palazzo Taverna. Malta Film Studios, Malta Off the coast of Marseilles, Edmond challenges death and plots his revenge as he's trapped in the island prison of the Château d'If. Yet again, the crew didn't rely only in France and opted for sets in Malta. Maltese locations like Mdina and Manoel Island, Gzira were also used for filming exterior shots of Marseilles. Who stars in The Count of Monte Cristo? Edmond Dantes, aka the titular count, is played by Claflin, the star of films like The Hunger Games franchise and Me Before You. On television, he's best known as fascist politician Oswald Mosley in Peaky Blinders. Claflin is joined by veteran actor Jeremy Irons, who has had his fair share of period dramas like The Man in the Iron Mask (another Dumas adaptation), Kingdom of Heaven, The Borgias, and Brideshead Revisited. Irons plays Abbé Faria, a wise priest imprisoned on the same island as Edmond. French actress Ana Girardot (Escobar: Paradise Lost) plays Edmond's long-term love interest, the French noblewoman Mercedes. Other cast members include Danish actor Mikkel Boe Følsgaard (A Royal Affair) and British actress Poppy Colette Corby-Tuech (Fantastic Beasts series).
Vogue
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
The Gilded Age 101: What Is Beaux-Arts Architecture?
For those who fantasize about time traveling to witness the Gilded Age's most sumptuous spectacles, Beaux-Arts architecture offers a tangible glimpse. The style originated in 19th-century France and eventually rose to prominence in the United States in metropolitan areas such as New York City and San Francisco. It's a fantasia of classicism and grandeur, swirling together the symmetry and proportions from ancient Roman and Greek architecture with the elaborate ornamentation of French and Italian Renaissance and Baroque. Beaux-Arts became a particular favorite architectural style for government and civic buildings, such as museums and libraries, but also of private mansions for the elite few tycoons who could afford such an extravagance. Beaux-Arts eventually waned in popularity by the time the Great Depression struck, but its lasting impact can be felt in masterpieces like Opéra Garnier in Paris and Manhattan's Grand Central Terminal. The New York Public Library in Manhattan. With the Gilded Age season 3 premiere on June 22, take the opportunity to brush up on the architectural style that became synonymous with the epoch's unapologetic grandiosity. What is Beaux-Arts Architecture? Beaux-Arts architecture is a classical, opulent style that emerged in Paris during the 19th century and later spread to the United States and other parts of the world. Exacting in principles such as symmetry, and elaborate in areas of ornamentation, Beaux-Arts draws influences from ancient Greek and Roman structures as well as the grandeur of French and Italian Renaissance and Baroque. History of Beaux-Arts Beaux-Arts architecture takes its name from the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, an academy where four ambitious students—Félix Duban, Joseph-Louis Duc, Henri Labrouste and Léon Vaudoyer—challenged the status quo of a centuries-old institution and paved the way for a new architectural style to rise in France by the mid-1800s. Weaving together elements of Romanesque, Renaissance, Baroque, and occasionally Gothic architecture, Beaux-Arts was both adopted and praised, with important commissions coming from high-ranking members of society like King Louis Philippe. Among the chief goals of this new style was to create a national character through architecture. But Beaux-Arts eventually made its way across the Atlantic, sweeping across the United States and embodying what is now known as the American Renaissance. The reason for this is largely the US students who attended École des Beaux-Arts, with Richard Morris Hunt as the first American admitted to the academy in 1846.
Mint
27-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Travelling to France to get more expensive: Ticket prices for museums set to increase; check how much it will cost
From January 2026, non-European tourists will need to pay 30 euros ( ₹ 2,900) to enter the Louvre Museum in Paris. This new pricing rule is likely to apply to other popular sites like the Palace of Versailles, Arc de Triomphe, Château de Chambord and the Opéra Garnier, Le Monde reported. French authorities believe that international visitors, especially those travelling from far-off countries, will still pay to see iconic places or enjoy Paris views. The plan aims to help cover rising costs and reduce pressure on government funding. At Versailles alone, non-EU visitors make up 42% of the 8 million annual tourists. The site regularly needs money for repairs. French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed in January that a new pricing model would be introduced. Foreigners from outside the EU would pay more than Europeans, he said. More museums and historical places could adopt this rule from 2027. However, it is not yet clear whether this rule will also apply to non-EU residents living in France. The full legal details are still awaited. Currently, some discount schemes exist. There's free entry for EU citizens under 26. The privilege is also given to non-EU residents if they have a valid EU residency card. This new rule will only apply to tourist spots that are owned and managed by the French government. It will include many of the country's top attractions. Each museum or attraction in France decides its own ticket prices and any changes to them. This means prices can vary depending on the place you visit. Any future increase is up to the management of each site. Currently, a standard adult ticket without discounts costs €22 ( ₹ 2,131) at the Louvre. At Versailles, it's €21 ( ₹ 2,034) for the château, €15 ( ₹ 1,453) for the gardens only or €32 ( ₹ 3,100) for full access including the Trianon. Chambord charges €19 ( ₹ 1,840) while the Arc de Triomphe costs €16 ( ₹ 1,550) for access to the top. However, the base is free to all. The Conciergerie costs €13 ( ₹ 1,260) though some exhibitions may have extra charges. At the Opéra Garnier, ticket prices depend on the show and seating, ranging from €35 ( ₹ 3,390) to €175 ( ₹ 17,000).
Vogue Singapore
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue Singapore
Boucheron Quatre jewellery embodies a distinctly Parisian chic
Paris is a place of beauty both old and new. Walking around the city, its varied architecture is often the first thing that imparts this sense. The unmissable Eiffel Tower, reviled at first then considered an icon; the grandness of the Second Empire, seen in masterpiece monuments like the Opéra Garnier; the Louvre palace, with added wings and features in a range of styles such as Gothic, neoclassical and modern. It is little wonder, then, that this influence extends to a quintessentially Parisian house like Boucheron, a maison founded in 1858 and the first jeweller to set up on Place Vendôme—and its Quatre collection of jewellery. Boucheron Quatre Tube ring, Quatre Classique earrings and bracelet; Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello dress Darren Gabriel Leow When the jewellery maison introduced the Quatre ring in 2004, it was a modern icon of unexpected combinations. The design is defined by four motifs, each of them rich with symbolism and story, pressed together and joined. There is a line of architectural Clou de Paris studs inspired by the city's cobblestones. A fluted grosgrain band recalls the textile and couture heritage so intrinsic to Paris. A double-godron can trace its origins to a long history of French decorative arts. And a line of diamonds, so simple yet effective, expresses the jeweller's métier. Boucheron Quatre Tube earrings and ring, Quatre Classique tie necklace and bracelet, and Quatre Blue Edition necklace; Loro Piana jacket Darren Gabriel Leow After celebrating its second decade last year, Boucheron's creative director Claire Choisne is continuing to evolve and expand the universe of the Quatre collection. This year, the house is introducing a new line called the Quatre Tube that is reminiscent of one of Paris's architectural icons. The Quatre Tube is, in a word, pure. Its design sublimates the signature four-band ring from a discrete, distinct object into a graphic motif that has travelled along smooth, round tubes of polished yellow gold. The result is that the Quatre motif becomes a new kind of decoration, an accent that has moved across the body. Boucheron Quatre Classique earrings, ear cuff and ring, and Quatre Tube necklace Darren Gabriel Leow One of the centrepiece designs in this new line is an of-the-moment torque necklace, crafted with an oversized tube of gold. A single Quatre motif sits front and centre, doubling as a hidden clasp so that the necklace's line of gold is unbroken. As for its architectural mirror, that may be the Centre Pompidou in Paris. The arts and culture building complex was a grand idea that united the literary, musical and cultural heritages of Paris in one place—wrapped up in a bold postmodern facade with exposed tubes. Boucheron Quatre Classique earrings, rings and bracelets, and Quatre Tube bracelet; Bottega Veneta top Darren Gabriel Leow Creative director Choisne has, in fact, collaborated with the Pompidou-housed centre for musical and acoustic research before on the Quatre 5D Memory ring, an avant-garde jewel that is encapsulated with audio information. As it was with the Beaubourg, so it is with the Quatre Tube: a pure, striking modernity that simultaneously contrasts and complements classical Paris. Styling Bryan Ho and Nicholas See Hair Ken Hong Make-up Wee Ming, using Dior Beauty Manicure Felicia Widjaya Stylists' assistant Naina Goenka Model Juliette Z/Mannequin The May 2025 'Sonder' issue of Vogue Singapore is available to pre-order online.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
EXCLUSIVE: Giambattista Valli to Receive Award During Couture Week
COUTURE DOUBLE-HEADER: It's shaping up to be a memorable Paris Couture Week for Giambattista Valli this July, when he will be elevated from Knight to Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters. In lieu of two events, he's decided to combine the unveiling of his fall 2025 haute couture collection with a celebration event at his Paris headquarters, which is a stone's throw from the Opéra Garnier. More from WWD Giambattista Valli Won a Bridal Award in Barcelona Dream Weavers Amanda Seyfried Goes Sheer With Romantic Details in Little Black Lace Giambattista Valli Dress at David Yurman Party This 'more private event' is billed as an exclusive presentation, not a traditional runway show, 'offering guests a more personal and immersive experience.' Vall has mounted exhibitions for couture in lieu of runway displays several times, just before and during the pandemic, offering a close-up, unhurried view of his maison's know-how. He first ventured into haute couture in 2012. The Rome-born, Paris-based designer was decorated as a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters during Paris Fashion Week in September 2023, with Diana Widmaier Picasso and Anna Wintour delivering testimonials. The French award of merit is bestowed by the Ministry of Culture. Established in 1957 to recognize artists and writers, as well as others who have contributed significantly to the arts in France, the Order of Arts and Letters has been awarded to the likes of Iris van Herpen, Demna, Simon Porte Jacquemus, architect Peter Marino and the late fashion editor André Leon Talley. Valli is racking up the accolades this year. Last month, Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week handed the designer its 2025 Industry Impact Award, which recognizes significant contributions to the bridal sector. The designer introduced his first 'Love' bridal capsule, sold by trunk show, in 2021. Best of WWD La La Anthony's Style Through the Years: Met Gala Looks, MTV Days and More Photos Emma Chamberlain's Style Through the Years: Met Gala Looks, Red Carpets and More, Photos Royals at the Met Gala Through the Years: Princess Diana in John Galliano, Queen Rania and More Photos
