National park
Calanques National Park
Marseille, France
White limestone creeks with turquoise water between Marseille and Cassis.
Castle · France · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Château d'If
Island fortress made famous by The Count of Monte Cristo.
Paid entry about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Château d'If matters
Château d'If sits on a rocky islet off Marseille. It was built as a fort and later used as a prison, which inspired Alexandre Dumas' novel. A short boat ride from the Vieux-Port takes you there, and the sea views are worth the trip.
Talking points
- It features in The Count of Monte Cristo.
- It served as a prison for centuries.
- Boats leave from the Vieux-Port.
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