Archipelago Discovery
If castle: an island steeped in history
Built by François I in 1524, the island fortress of Château d'If is famous throughout the world for its real prisoners as well as the imaginary ones that were incarcerated there. After visiting the castle (a must-see), take a walk around the whole island which is home to a wide variety of exceptional fauna and flora. Views of the bay and city of Marseille are spectacular.
Practical Information:
Regulated and paid access to the island with the visit of the castle. You can buy acess tickets in the island.
Open from January 2nd to December 31st.
From September 15th, "Château d'If" is closed on Mondays.
Contact:
+33/ (0) 4 91 59 02 30
Frioul islands: all the pleasures of the sea
Composed of two islands linked by a dyke to form a port, the Frioul archipelago offers an abundance of protected natural treasures for you to discover and respect: creeks, beaches, the sea bed, and animal and plant species are there for everyone to enjoy.
You can also see some architectural remains, and relax in one of the restaurants overlooking the port.
Frioul is also a natural protected area
The Frioul islands are home to some remarkable vegetation and birds, which are protected at European level.
We therefore ask visitors:
- to walk on the marked paths,
- to cycle only in the village and on the path leading to the "Hôpital Caroline" site,
- to comply with the rules prohibiting bivouacs and camping.
Thank you for helping us to preserve our common heritage and the wilderness of the islands by respecting the environment.
