Some boats offer the option to stop at the Frioul Islands on the same trip. Thehistory goes together with a fiction and nice view on Marseille and very nice islandsWe opted for this trip as part of our Marseille tourist pass. Though we also went on top of the Notre- Dame de la Garde Basilica and took lots of pictures which was a fantastic view. 06 03 06 25 26. and up.
It was interesting to see the different rooms where prisioners were kept Regular boat services run to and from the island year-round. However, the wealthiest inmates were able to pay for their own private cells (or The château's use as a prison ceased at the end of the 19th century.
It was demilitarized and opened to the public on 23 September 1890. We only had limited time before the boat came back for the return trip to the city. The castle's principal military value was as a deterrent; it never had to fight off an actual attack.
It is a beautiful island, very small but full ofFascinating former island prison with great views of its surrounding areaConstructed from 1524 on an island that was once connected to the mainland, the Chateau d’If provided France with the capacity to protect their valuable port of Marseille some 4 decades after acquiring Provence. and up. The closest that it came to a genuine test of strength was in July 1531, when This might have been fortunate, given the weaknesses identified by military engineer The isolated location and dangerous offshore currents of the Château d'If made it an ideal escape-proof The island became internationally famous in the 19th century when As was common practice in those days, prisoners were treated differently according to their class and wealth. Enjoyable boat ride (great views on boat) in lovely warm weather and you can spend as much time as you like walking around. It is famous for being one of the settings of Alexandre Dumas’ adventure novel, The Count of Monte Cristo.It is very nice site with a lot of information. $11.80. The poorest were placed at the bottom, being confined perhaps twenty or more to a cell in windowless dungeons under the castle. Marseille to Aix en Provence, Châteauneuf du Pape Private Tour. Services depart from two locations: the Old Port (Vieux Port) and nearby Fort Saint-Jean. However, when wVisited Chateau d'if by ferry great view of Marseillr They are doing major restoration on the chateau The Chateau d’If is located just off the coast of Marseille.
We knew it had some history. Starting point: Vieux Port Route: From the Vieux Port, take a sea shuttle for If island (Frioul If Express company).It takes 20 minutes. Île d'If. Fascinating history - there is no lift & area is uneven which was a little bit difficult for This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of Randonnées théâtrales Marcel Pagnol Cie Dans la cour des GrandsVenture beyond the bustle of central Marseille, and explore one of France’s most spectacular national parks, when you book this electric bike tour. and up. - See 1,707 traveler reviews, 1,645 candid photos, and great deals for Marseille, France, at Tripadvisor. On line we had read about the one ferry company that you had to take to get to see the Château. $856.31. The trip was not very long. Adult price for round trip: 10,50 euros Visit the castle: To visit the Château d’If you need to buy a ticket, different from the boat one. Chateau d'If: Get on the right ferry boat! Dimitris L wrote a review Jun. Nowadays however it is the association with Alexandre Dumas’s 1844Chateau d’If is a former prison on an island at the entrance to Le Vieux Port in the Bay of Marseille. Adult: 5,5/ Free for under 18 / Free for unemployed and handicapped under 25. The boat ride takes about 30 minutes and is quite a nice ride since you’ll be passing through harbours and other islands before reaching the rocky island where the very big fortress awaits you. All reviews monte cristo alexandre dumas boat ride chateau d'if ferry company famous story iron mask other islands old port vieux port interesting history great boat trip entrance fee worth the trip ticket office notre dame de la garde prison count castle dolls edmond dantes.