I took a ferry from Vieux Port (Old Port) in Marseille, France to arrive at the Chateau d'If. It was truly a remarkable experience in that I felt as though I was "The Count of Monte Cristo" from the …Full review by misterwhite82
Oct 29, 2024
My husband and I were truly disappointed with the Chateau d'If. The structure itself, a former prison, is decent enough. You can wander through and see the cells, and there are some historical displa…Full review by taniaj426
Sep 26, 2024
Beautiful boat ride in a crappy city. Graffiti filled streets, metal grates on nearly every window indicating security concerns, the smell of urine on every block. Got off the train in Marseilles and…Full review by A C
Do they have bot trips going to chateau d'if all year around? Can anyone direct me to a website that says whether the boat still runs in the "off season"?
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Ive never been in truest off season, so it would be best to contact the local tourist office in Marseille, but be ready to speak French!
I'm going to be in Marseille for one cruise day. Should I book tickets on the ferry to get to the Chateau in advance? And should I book tickets to the Chateau in advance? or can I get tickets to the ferry and the Chateau when I show up on my cruise day in Marseille?
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If you want to, try get them in advance, but you won't have a lot of time there for one day!