Chateau d If, France
From series “The greatest France castles ”
Chateau d If is located on the island of the same name in the Mediterranean Sea. It can be called one of the most famous castles in the world today. The fortification was built for the defense of Marseille in 1531. King Francis I initiated the construction of the fortress. However, the fortress was transformed into a prison less than a hundred years later. Especially dangerous criminals were kept in it. Chateau d If retained this gloomy status until the 19th century. It was decided to open a museum in it after the prison closed.
The fortress received the status of a historical monument of national significance in 1926. The ancient castle owes much of its fame to its literary fame. Alexandre Dumas wrote about the castle in his novel “The Count of Monte Cristo”. This novel remains one of the major masterpieces for French literature even today. The history of the castle became known around the world along with the incredible story of the writer. Part of the museum's exposition is dedicated to the work of Alexandre Dumas today.
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Car rental office: 'Rent A Car' is located in 2.89 km (
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Fuel station: 'Total' in 2.8 km
Supermarket: 'Supérette du Frioul' in 1.46 km
Parking: 'Parking Tasso' in 3.03 km
Apotheek: 'La Corniche's Pharmacy' in 2.27 km
Police station: 'Commissariat de Police du 7ème arrondissement' in 2.96 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Brasserie Du Frioul' in 0.69 km
Railway station: 'Arenc-Euroméditerranée' in 5.2 km
Nearest airports:
» Provence Airport MRS - in 19 km
» Le Castellet Airport CTT - in 37 km
» Istres Le Tube Airport QIE - in 40 km
» Hyeres Airport TLN - in 69 km
» Caumont Airport AVN - in 77 km
» Provence Airport MRS - in 19 km
» Le Castellet Airport CTT - in 37 km
» Istres Le Tube Airport QIE - in 40 km
» Hyeres Airport TLN - in 69 km
» Caumont Airport AVN - in 77 km
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Le Gabian
Located in 1 km from Chateau d If
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A living area with a sofa bed and a wardrobe is included in this studio. There is also a bathroom with a hairdryer and a bedroom on the mezzanine … More: photo, rates and booking
T1 moderne Plage des Catalans
Located in 2 km from Chateau d If
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Free Wi-Fi is provided in this air conditioned apartment offering a flat-screen TV in the living room area. The kitchen is fully equipped with oven … More: photo, rates and booking
Une Nuit à bord Marseille
Located in 3 km from Chateau d If
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Rooms: 9
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All of the boats have a seating area, a bathroom with shower and a kitchenette with fridge and coffee machine. Some are air-conditioned and include a … More: photo, rates and booking
Villa Monticelli
Located in 4 km from Chateau d If
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Each elegantly decorated room includes a TV, free mineral water and a private bathroom with a bathtub, hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests have … More: photo, rates and booking
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