Archipel of Frioul - Bouches-du-Rhône
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| 4 km from Marseille Altitude: 86 à 89 m Population: 200 The Archipel du Frioul (the Frioul archipelago) is made up of three main islands, namely Ratonneau and Pomègues (linked by a mole constructed in 1822, and on which is Port Frioul) and If. A 20-minute boat trip from the old harbour (le Vieux Port) of Marseille, they offer calanques, beaches and limestone plateaux. A true haven of peace, they are famous with divers, and it is always a true pleasure to while away the hours watching the sailing boats or enjoying a refreshing swim in one of Frioul's many beautiful creeks. |
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The Château d'If, on its limestone isle, was built by King François the first to protect the city from invaders, and was turned into a prison very soon after it was finished. It has now passed into history, thanks to the characters created by Alexandre Dumas, the Count of Monte Cristo and Abbott Faria… |
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