Château d'If, Calanques National Park

Name: Château d'If
Address: 1 quai de la Fraternite, Calanques National Park, 13001, France
Telephone: +33 4 91 59 02 30

#5 among attractions in Calanques National Park

Top attraction, Historical place, Museum, Island, More...

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Facts and practical information

The Château d'If is a fortress and former prison located on the Île d'If, the smallest island in the Frioul archipelago, situated about 1.5 kilometres offshore from Marseille in southeastern France. It is famous for being one of the settings of Alexandre Dumas's adventure novel The Count of Monte Cristo. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Medieval architectureElevation: 36 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°16'48"N, 5°19'31"E

Address

1 quai de la Fraternite7éme Arrondissement (Les Iles)Calanques National Park 13001 France

Contact

+33 4 91 59 02 30

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Day trips

Château d'If – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Les Terrasses du Port, Docks, Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, Fort Saint-Jean.

2.7 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Les Terrasses du Port, Marseille
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Shopping centre, Shopping
Docks, Marseille
71 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Marseille, France, Les Docks Village stands as a modern-day beacon of commerce and lifestyle, a shopping centre that breathes new life into the city's rich maritime history. This urban shopping haven is housed in a renovated 19th-century...
2.2 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, Marseille
55 min walk • The Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, known as MuCEM, is a beacon of culture in the bustling city of Marseille, France. This contemporary museum, dedicated to showcasing the historical and cultural interchange in the Mediterranean basin, stands as a...
2.1 miNE
Historic, waterfront military structure
Fort Saint-Jean, Marseille
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2.2 miE
Medieval abbey built over a crypt
Abbey of Saint-Victor de Marseille, Marseille
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1.9 miNE
Garden, Historical place, Park
Palais du Pharo, Marseille
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2.6 miNE
Baroque cultural center with museums
Vieille Charité, Marseille
66 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Marseille's historic Panier district, the Vieille Charité is a remarkable architectural complex that has become one of the city's premier cultural venues. Constructed in the 17th century, originally as an almshouse to shelter the city's poor...
2.7 miE
Elegant venue for classical music
Opéra de Marseille, Marseille
70 min walk • The Opéra de Marseille, known today as the Opéra Municipal, is an opera company located in Marseille, France. In 1685, the city was the second in France after Bordeaux to have an opera house which was erected on a tennis court.
1.6 miE
Street
Ledge of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Marseille
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2.1 miNE
Modern museum charting regional history
Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean, Marseille
55 min walk • The Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations is a national museum located in Marseille, France. It was inaugurated on 7 June 2013 as part of Marseille-Provence 2013, a year when Marseille was designated as the European Capital of Culture.
2.1 miNE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Phare de Sainte Marie, Marseille
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