Château d'If - Wikipedia
Built in the 16th century, it later served as a prison until the end of the 19th century. The fortress was demilitarized and opened to the public in 1890. It is famous for being one of the settings of Alexandre Dumas 's adventure novel The Count of Monte Cristo.
A Brief History of Château d’If, France's Island Prison - Culture …
May 1, 2017 · Château d’If is an old island prison off the coast of Marseille. It was made legendary by Alexandre Dumas in his classic novel, The Count of Monte Cristo. It’s where his hero was wrongly imprisoned for years. Here’s our guide to the history behind this amazing monument, how to get there and what to do.
The Château d‘If: A Forbidding Fortress Haunted by History
May 26, 2024 · This tiny island fortress, just a short ferry ride from the city‘s old harbor, was built to defend France‘s southern coast. But the Château d‘If is best known for its three centuries as one of the most notorious and inescapable prisons in France.
Histoire du château d'If - Centre des monuments nationaux
Le château d’If est une prison « d’exception », c’est-à-dire qu’il n’accueille des prisonniers que lors d’occasions particulières comme les épisodes révolutionnaires, ou tout simplement quand les prisons marseillaises débordent.
Château d’If - History and Facts | History Hit
Nov 24, 2020 · Chateau d’If was a notorious prison in its own right but it became world famous with the publication of Alexandre Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo’ in 1844. It’s the tale of sailor Edmond Dantès who was wrongly accused of treason and spent 14 years at Château d’If before a daring yet ultimately successful escape.
History of the château d'If - Centre des monuments nationaux
It was like Marseille’s answer to Alcatraz, ahead of its time! Château d’If was an “occasional” prison, that is, it was only used to detain prisoners in special circumstances, such as during a revolution or quite simply when all the prisons in Marseille were splitting at the seams.
Visiting Chateau d’If, the beautiful Count of Monte Cristo Prison
Mar 13, 2023 · The Chateau d’If prison is on an island located just 4 km off the coast of Marseille in Southern France. It is on the smallest of the four islands that make up the Frioul archipelago. The Chateau d’If casts a beautiful if formidable vision: a white fortress perched atop an island of white limestone, contrasting with the beautiful blue ...
The Château d’If, between history and legend | Marseille Tourism
An impregnable fortress and formidable prison, the Château d’If is now one of the most visited tourist monuments in the city of Marseille. Discover a citadel that is part of Marseille’s heritage, where history is mixed with legend!
Château d'If Prison History and Facts
Château d'If is today regarded as one of the most famous European prisons. Built on a small 30.000 square meters island in the Bay of Marseille, this fortified fortress with walls guarding every inch of its coast represented perfect place for prison.
The Fascinating "True" Story Of The Legendary Chateau D'if
Feb 26, 2024 · The fictional Dantès remains the Chateau d’If’s most renowned prisoner – but there were other famous inmates. It was also home to Jean-Baptiste Chataud, the captain of the Grand-Saint-Antoine, the ship that brought with it the bubonic plague that killed over 100,000 people in Marseille and Provence in 1720.