🇫🇷 Marseille Must-Do: Château d'If Adventure! ⚓🏰
Don't miss this iconic island fortressthat inspired The Count of Monte Cristo! Here's your foolproof guide: 🚢 Getting There Boat from Vieux Port: €11 round-trip (keep both tickets!🎫) Castle entry: €7 (or FREE for EU students under 30—they barely check ID! 🎓) Pro tip: Buy tickets online (search "château d'if billeterie") or at the ticket window first, thenqueue at Pole 2. ⏰ Timing is Everything Go early (8:30-10:00) to: Avoid crowds 👥 Snag top-deck seats ☀️ Escape the midday scorch 🔥 🏝️ On the Island Explore: Dungeons, towers, and epic sea views🌊 Facilities: Free toilets 🚻 + café 🍦 (pricey but handy) Fun fact: The "prison" was mostly for show—no one actually escaped like Edmond Dantès! #MarseilleDiaries #IslandHopping