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Audio Guide Château d'If

Duration: 32 min
Château d'If
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Audio guide Château d'If in English

In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Château d'If telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.

What you'll hear inside Château d'If:

  • 1
    Saint-Christophe Tower

    The tallest tower in the castle at 22 metres, positioned to the northwest, this keeps tower—also known as the tower of homage—commanded the principal navigation channel into the port.

  • 2
    Saint-Jaume Tower

    One of three cylindrical towers at the fort, positioned to the northeast and fitted with stacked casemates and artillery embrasures.

  • 3
    Maugovert Tower

    Torre Maugovert stands to the southeast of the fort, connected via a broad artillery platform and positioned to protect and monitor the city.

  • 4
    Edmond Dantès' Cell

    This tourist reconstruction shows the prison cell of Edmond Dantès, the protagonist from Alexandre Dumas's The Count of Monte Cristo, housed within the fortress's original dungeons.

  • 5
    Abbot Faria's Cell

    This reconstruction depicts the cell of the Abbé Faria, the legendary character from Alexandre Dumas's novel.

  • 6
    Gunslinger Cells

    Individual cells on the first floor where wealthy prisoners were housed.

  • 7
    Republican Graffiti Memorial

    A striking 25-metre frieze of 96 inscriptions carved by prisoners from the 1848 Revolution into the walls of the central courtyard.

  • 8
    Caserna Vauban

    Built by Vauban to house soldiers, the Caserna Vauban stands to the right as you exit the fortress.

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Practical information

Embarcadère Frioul If, 1 Quai de la Fraternité, 13001 Marseille, Francia
Opening hoursMonday: 10:00 - 17:00 Tuesday: 10:00 - 17:00 Wednesday: 10:00 - 17:00 Thursday: 10:00 - 17:00 Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00 Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00
Official website+33 6 03 06 25 26See more on Google Maps

Editorial summary

Castillo isleño de Francisco I (siglo XVI) y antigua prisión, donde se desarrollaba El Conde de Monte Cristo.

— Google

Google Maps reviews of this place

Reviews posted by visitors on Google Maps.

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Alberto Hernando

7 euros.intentar comprar la entrada ya con el barco y evitas la fila que se forma al llegar a la isla.....muy masificado....deberían de entrar más escalonados...o no dejar a todo el mundo entrar a la vez...por que hay momentos que no se puede mover en la zona de las celdas El castillo es impresionante,si historia sobre todo como prisión...es alucinante....personajes históricos y de importancia para la historia de Francia...estuvieron en sus muros....estuvo en uso casi 5 siglos....hasta la época de la segunda guerra mundial.....los grafitis en el patio central y en algunas celdas,son historia pura....las vistas pues geniales....cada rincón guarda un "algo"....de cada época....se estaba restaurando y aún así...era una visita que me ha encantado.... Lo único malo es la organización del barco....mucho cuidado.....

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Luchitoy Vale

Si eres fan de Alexandre Dumas, no puedes perderte este lugar, es sencillamente increible, el hecho de llegar hasta aqui en Barco tiene una mistica increible. Hay visitas guiadas, puedes comprar el libro de Montecristo, y las vistas desde arriba del Castillo hacia el mar mediterraneo, son sencillamente impresionantes

R
Rosa Maria Palomino Alonso (Rosyky)

Una excursión muy chula, en 20 minutos estás en ka isla desde el puerto viejo . El Castillo de if está muy bien conservado , fuera hay un pequeño restaurante para tomar algo Bonitas vistas desde la isla

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8 points of interest included
  • 1.Saint-Christophe Tower
  • 2.Saint-Jaume Tower
  • 3.Maugovert Tower
  • 4.Edmond Dantès' Cell
  • 5.Abbot Faria's Cell
  • 6.Gunslinger Cells
  • 7.Republican Graffiti Memorial
  • 8.Caserna Vauban

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