The 9 Best Islands in Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur

December 26, 2021 Phylicia Berquist

Travelers visit the port city of Marseille, the third largest city in France, for the meeting of style and history. The bay, flanked by Fort Saint-Nicolas, and Fort Saint-Jean shelters the Castle of If, from Count of Monte Cristo fame. Watched over by the basilica Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, the city's pedestrian zones and shopping areas (including the colorful French-African quarter) mix with historical sites.Travelers looking for a fun time go to the OK Corral, a cowboy theme amusement park.
Restaurants in Marseille

1. Ile du Planier

Au Large De Marseille, Marseille France
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2. Ile Maire

Cap Croisette, Marseille France
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3. Ile Riou

Marseille France
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4. Le Petit et Le Grand Congloue

Archipel de Riou, Marseille France
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5. Chateau d'If

1 quai de la Fraternite, 13001 Marseille France +33 4 91 59 02 30 [email protected] http://www.if.monuments-nationaux.fr
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Chateau d'If

This famous fortress, standing on a rocky island off the coast of Marseille, was immortalised by Alexandre Dumas in The Count of Monte Cristo as the prison where the novel’s hero, Edmond Dantes, was incarcerated before ultimately escaping. The castle was built by Francois I in 1524 and over the centuries it gained a fearsome reputation as many opponents of royal power were jailed and died in the fortress. The Castle of If has been perfectly preserved and is one of the most impressive historical sites on the Mediterranean coastline. Open: > 15th May to 20th September: from 9.30 a.m. to 6.15 p.m. > 21st September to 14th May: from 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. The last visit depends on the timetable of boats, information at the tourist information center, on our website monuments-nationaux.fr or on Frioul If express. Closed: > Mondays from 21st September to 14th May. > 1st January, 25th December and subject to bad weather. Admission fees: Adults : 5,50 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 4 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups.

Reviewed By tanyac179 - Surrey, United Kingdom

We opted for this trip as part of our Marseille tourist pass. Enjoyable boat ride (great views on boat) in lovely warm weather and you can spend as much time as you like walking around. Fascinating history - there is no lift & area is uneven which was a little bit difficult for our elderly relatives but we had plenty of time to explore which helped. Walk up is steep in parts too. Nice cafe with wonderful view and prices not too bad - we just had drinks & ice cream.

6. Ile de frioul

Vieux port, 13001 Marseille France +33 6 76 65 86 06 http://www.ilesdemarseille.fr/html/frioul.html
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Ile de frioul

Reviewed By vl59 - Modiin, Israel

We spent here about 4 hours: a walk of 2-2.5 hours on the very nice beach (so called calaques - narrow bays, an hour in cafe with unforgetable view an a "carafe" of rose wine, nice marina... High recommended

7. Ile Tiboulen

West of Ile Maire, Marseille France
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8. Ile de Jarre

Marseille France
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9. Ile Calseraigne

Marseille France
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