• The Château dIf is a fortress – prison in the Frioul archipelago situated in the Mediterranean Sea in the Bay of Marseille ( southeastern France ).
  • The Château d'If is a fortress (later a prison) located on the island of If, the smallest island in the Frioul archipelago situated in the Mediterranean Sea about 1.5...
  • Château d'If is a fortress located on the French island of If, the smallest island in the Frioul archipelago situated in the Mediterranean Sea, near Marseille.
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  • Francis I of France wanted Château d'If to serve three purposes: Guard Marseille, which was annexed to France in 1480. Protect the coast from invasions.
  • Discover the island fortress prison Château dIf and its unique panorama through priority entrance ticket for hassle -free sightseeing off the coast of Marseille.
  • Château d'If is a 16th-century fortress, commissioned by King Francois I, set atop the smallest island in the Frioul archipelago less than a mile from Marseille.
  • Getting there. The famous fortress Château d´If is standing on a rocky island off the coast of Marseille (the second largest city in France).
  • Other articles where Château dIf is discussed: If: Its castle, built by the French king Francis I in 1524, was later used as a state prison.
  • Château dIf. 1 Quai de la Fraternité. ... August 27, 2018 11:31 AM. Longchamp Palace, Marseille, Provence, France.