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Château d'If, former prison island

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    Location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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    August 7, 2023

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    It would be pointless to speculate as to which of the characters in the novel created by the writer Alexandre DUMAS the Elder (1802 to 1870) achieved greater literary and …
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    March 25, 2023

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    The Château d'If is a historic fortress and former prison located on the small island of If in the Bay of Marseille. The château, built in the 16th century, is …
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    March 21, 2023

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    The former prison island is well known because of the novel "The Count of Monte Cristo" who was imprisoned here. Because of the Count, the island is now a tourist attraction. The seagulls have now taken over the island. I walked all the way around once, they didn't do anything to me.
    The return boat trip costs €11.10, entry to the island €6.
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    1. Pomègues Island Summit – The Frioul Islands loop from Marseille

    27.4km

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    180m

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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