About Château d'If

The island prison is a historical venue and is quiet, calm and serene. The views from the castle are majestic, stretching all the way out to the open ocean. Once a Castle used by the French it was later converted into a prison, it is also the famed prison of Edmond Dantes in the Count of Monte Cristo. 

The Museum bordered by three towers and gun embrasures, is a mammoth and bulky structure, with several stone rooms and huge wooden entrances. Transporting visitors to the dark ages, the structures and rooms resonate the feeling of strength and power, broad hallways and low ceilings with grand community halls the Chateau is definitely a place for every tourist to visit.

Must See

  • A beautiful castle that tells you a hundred stories from yore
  • Three towers with large gun embrasures
  • Prison section
  • The view from the castle at sunset
  • The boat ride

How to reach

By Bus:

 From Vieux Port to Ile d'If  20m 1 to 2 Euros. Frequency every 20 minutes

By Boat:

From the port, boat ride approximately 11 Euros

Tips

  • Good place for history buffs
  • At the corner of the harbor, is MacDonald's next to the Tonic Hotel. Get your boat tickets from there
  • Ensure you start on a day with fairly good weather
  • Wear comfortable clothing and if you are susceptible to seasickness beware of the bumpy boat ride
  • Children need to accompanied by an adult
  • Wheelchair accessibility is provided
  • Outside eatables are not allowed
  • Photography is allowed inside the museum

Visit Time

Sunday:        9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Monday:       9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday:      9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Thursday:     9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday:          9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday:     9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

4 hours

 

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Weather

Clear Sky 13.6°C

 

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