Outgoing
Monte Cristo 1
Café with Outdoor Seating

Monte Cristo

La Joliette

This Belle Époque café sits on the Château d'If island, a relic from when the fortress first opened to tourists. Worth visiting for the history and setting, but reviews warn the food disappoints.

Historic island dining
Belle Époque atmosphere
Former prison setting
Iconic literary landmark

Tips

💃advertised as a 'dancing house' in its heyday
🍽️come for the location, not the cuisine
🏰part of the Château d'If experience

Monte Cristo

Rue des Docks, 13002 Marseille, France