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Entrance tickets to the Château d'If



Discover the history of the perfectly preserved "Château d’If", one of the most impressive historical sites on the Mediterranean coastline.

Located on the island of If, the smallest island in the Bay of Marseille, the fortress was built in 1524-31 under the orders of King Francis I. The purpose of the building was to protect access to the port and to defend the coastline from sea-based attacks. In 1580, it became a state prison and its role won't change for 400 years. Over the centuries it gained a fearsome reputation as many opponents of royal power, especially Protestants and Republicans, were jailed and died in the fortress.

The most famous prisoner might be Edmond Dantès, the hero of Alexandre Dumas in The Count of Monte Cristo, who was incarcerated before ultimately escaping. The fans of the novel will be glad to visit the permanent exhibition: Alexander Dumas and the Count of Monte Cristo.

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Main features

Place: Marseille
Duration: more than undefined
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Entrance Fees Included

Do this because

  • Discover a unique panorama off the coast of Marseille
  • Uncover the story behind the fortress
  • Enjoy the Count of Monte Cristo permanent exhibition
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Important to know

Know in advance:

  • the castle could be closed on some dates due to temporary events. Please check the castle closures on the official website
  • the monument is closed on Mondays from October 1st to March 30th
  • the monument is closed on 1st January, 1st May, 25th December
  • free admission for children under 18 years, EU citizens (18-25), disabled people and their companion, French unemployed people, Pass Education holders
  • free admission for all visitors on the first Sunday of each month from November to March and on the European Heritage Days (the third weekend of September)
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Cancellation policy

Please note that this experience is non-refundable, even if cancelled in advance.

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What’s included

  • Entrance to the Château d'If
  • Self-guided tours with guide booklet and historical comments in French, English, Italian and Spanish
  • Permanent exhibition Alexander Dumas and the Count of Monte Cristo
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What’s not included

  • Guided tour
  • Ferry ticket
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Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

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Location

Boarding in Vieux Port (down of the Canebière) on 1 Quai de Rive Neuve, 13001 Marseille

Meeting point:

Present your voucher upon arrival at the Chateau d'If.

Provider

Monuments Nationaux

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