A Notorious Island Prison
For about $7, visit Chateau d’If in Marseille. In the 1800s, it was transformed from a fortification to a prison. It was shown in The Count of Monte Cristo and held both wealthy and impoverished prisoners. The wealthy lived in cozy apartments with fireplaces, while the poor had to make do with cramped cages.
Schedule a trip to Marseille’s Chateau d’If for $7. In operation in the 1800s was the stronghold turned island prison located off the coast of Southern France. The wealthier inmates lived in cozy apartments with fireplaces, while the poorer ones were housed in cramped cells. Discover the history of Chateau d’If, the notorious island jail of daring escapes.