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Chateau d'If Description
About 2km/1.25mi southwest of Marseilles, the fortified rock island in the Bay of Marseilles with its Château d'If is famous on account of the novel "The Count of Monte Cristo" (1844-45) by Alexandre Dumas the Elder. The fortress, built in 1524, was once used as a prison. There is a fine view from the top of the cliff.
Hobbies & Activities category: Castle, chateau, palace;  Scenic site or route
Address
Château d'If
Quai de la Fraternité
F-13001 Marseille
France
http://if.monuments-nationaux.fr
Hours
January 1 to March 31
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Open9:309:309:309:309:309:309:30
Closed17:3017:3017:3017:3017:3017:3017:30
April 1 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:309:309:309:309:309:309:30
Closed18:3018:3018:3018:3018:3018:3018:30
October 1 to December 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:309:309:309:309:309:309:30
Closed17:3017:3017:3017:3017:3017:3017:30
Cost
Adult5.00 Euros
Group of 20 or more4.20 Euros
Youth 25 & under3.50 Euros
Child 17 & underFREE
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