Practical information

Here you'll find all the practical information you need to prepare your visit to the château d'If.

l'île d'If dans la rade de Marseille

Opening hours

April 1 to September 30
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

October 1 to March 31
10 a.m. - 5.15 p.m.
Closed on Mondays

Please note: in case of bad weather, the Château d'If is not open. 

Closed on January 1, May 1 and December 25.

On Monday 21 July, the Château d'If will be exceptionally closed in the morning, opening at 2pm.

Rates

The rates announced below are valid from January, 1 2024.

The ticket gives you access to the entire monument.

Ticket office

For individuals

 

Individual ticket

7 €

Twin tickets

 

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Free admission

 
  • Under 18s (families and school groups excluded)
  • 18-25 years (European Union nationals and regular non-European residents in France)
  • Disabled person and accompanying adult
  • Jobseekers (on presentation of a certificate less than 6 months old)
  • Valid Education Pass
  • First Sunday of the month, from November to March

    See details of free admission conditions below.
 

Special Rate (partnerships)

 
  • When you buy a full-price ticket for the  citadel in Marseille , you can enjoy a special rate at the Château d'If (and vice versa).
5,50€

Visitors eligible for free admission

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Group rate

5,50 €
  • From 20 paying adults
 

 

Tools for your visit

Visit Booklet

Booklet for young people in English available for sale at the monument reception desk

2€

 

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NOTES

Sea crossing not included.

Payment method

  • cash
  • credit cards (strongly recommended)
  • Culture check
  • chèques-vacances (ANCV)
  • chèque Lire (only in stores)

Access and transport

Château d'If

île d'If
13007 Marseille
How to get there

BY BOAT

Boarding from the Vieux Port (lower Cannebière)

Shipping companies:

  • Calanques If (February to November): possibility of purchasing admission to the château at the same time as the crossing.

See company website

  • Frioul If boat (year-round): the ticket for the château visit is payable on arrival at the site.

See company website

Price of crossing in addition to island access

Visiting services and conditions

 

Visit conditions

  • It is forbidden to drink alcohol, to throw stones at the gulls and to throw stones from the ramparts and terraces.
  • Swimming prohibited
  • Knives and aerosols are prohibited
    There are no lockers on the island. Suitcases and large backpacks are prohibited.
  • If Island is part of the Calanques National Park. It is forbiden to throw up your waste on the island. Please note that there are no trash cans on the island !
  • only assistance dogs are allowed in the castle.
  • Smoking banned throughout the site, both inside and outside the monument Pursuant to decree no. 2025-582 of 27 June 2025 on smoke-free areas, collective outdoor areas where children and teenagers may be present or exposed, in particular public parks and gardens, become smoke-free areas.
  • In hot weather, remember to bring a bottle of water and a hat.

Access

  • Fairly uneven terrain. Ground can be slippery: bring appropriate footwear.
  • Be aware of the heat in summer.
  • Many steps
  • Rest areas
  • Toilets
  • The site is not accessible to PRM

Disabled access

Find out more about our services and facilities for disabled visitors.

Consult the dedicated page.

Vigipirate plan

Level: Urgence attentat of the Vigipirate plan

To ensure the safety of visitors, the monument applies the preventive measures decided by the government for public administrations. Find More

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