Impressive structure dedicated once to the foreigners thus the name franj. It is well restored.entrance free.not much to see except the crusaders and ottoman architecture and the stables were the horses were fed.

I always wait to attend big events there, the atmosphere is spectacular 💚

Built in its current form by Emir Fakhreddine II in the 17th century, Khan El Franj was the centre of commercial activity in Saida, where merchants from Europe and other Lebanese territories would stay and trade. The khan was continuously repurposed, serving as a French consulate then an orphanage and educational facility. The Lebanese civil war left it partially devastated, but it was later restored by the Hariri Foundation for Sustainable Human Development to host festivities, exhibitions, forums, and workshops and it currently hosts the French Cultural Institute. Tourists visit the khan to enjoy the nostalgic scenery of the central courtyard surrounded by a cross- vaulted Ottoman portico that leads to its prestigious grand hall. At present, the building hosts the French Institute. Unfortunately, the facility seems neglected due to covid19 and the economic crises in Lebanon.

This is my home town, I loved it since childhood

A fine palace to spend 1 hour and indulge in its history. Quite well maintained despite its oldness.

One of the oldest places in Lebanon He is about 450 years old It is used today to teach excellent French language It includes a large number of desks and lounges and also includes an office for tourists

A beautiful historical 18th century building located in the heart of saida next to the old markets . With free entrance and converted into a venue for holding events.

It was he, the fearless Druze Fahr al Din II - a lover of Italian art and a friend of the Grand Duke of Tuscany - who created in the 17th century this large caravanserai not far from the crusader castle of Sidon on the Lebanon Sea. Merchants, both French and non-French, used to gather in this large courtyard and trade in silk, cotton, perfumes and spices in the midst of elegant limestone arches over which, nowadays, lively bougainvilleas climb and blossom. On the upper floors, the merchants found rest at night, accompanied by the gurgling of the fountain in the centre of the courtyard. Always worth a visit and a short break!

Wonderful construction, amazing architecture, and impressive heritage…👍🏻👍🏻

Khan al-Franj is the largest and most famous of the khans in the ancient city of Sidon, as it was a center for trade in the 19th century. It had a residential function, which was an accommodation for merchants coming from outside the city, and a commercial function, which was a place to store and display merchants’ goods. The khan is distinguished by its large size, with an open courtyard in the middle, surrounded by two floors of rooms opening onto covered corridors. The rooms on the lower floor were intended for storing goods, while the rooms on the upper floor were for merchants' accommodation.

Very nice old khan, you can visit and enjoy this old khan that was used to be an hotel long time ago and enjoy old architecture, also they do exhibitions

Nothing much about this place, the guide explained in 2 minutes all about it

The place looks great, but there isn't much to do inside. It contains some offices related to Saida and it's culture, and has the also houses the office of tourism. I would recommend a visit if it's on the way, but there are much better things to do in Saida

They are partly using this place as a language course

(Translated by Google) Beautiful thumbs up (Original) ممتاز جميل

(Translated by Google) The place has a good and excellent historical character, and sometimes some parties are held there. It is said that since ancient times it was under English occupation. (Original) المكان له طابع تاريخي قديم جيد وممتاز ويقام أحيانا بعض الحفلات فيها ويقال أنه منذ قدم كان تحت الاحتلال الإنكليزي.

Looks very nice, but what else? Clean and recently renovated, but still the same problem as the Sea Castle, when we walked in a guy on the entrance asked us if we're Lebanese or foreigners, we said Lebanese and that was it! I asked him what do we need to see here? He said, nothing, just look around like the castle and if you want there's the big room over the corner where they used to put the horses. I asked him what about all these doors, he said don't go upstairs there are office for the French Cultural Office (or something like that). The place is beautiful, the horse room is very beautiful, but again just like the castle, not a single sign to read, not a single explanation, no guidance, nothing. Walked in walked out, no idea what is the place I've visited.

an old 17th century shopping center very nicely renovated. a must visit in Saida

magnificence! Worthy of a visit

Old caravanserai quite well preserved.

Nice place

A really great place that just feels like you got back in time just by visiting it. If you go inside be sure to go upstairs there is a huge library with different variety of books. Just amazing.

Nice place in old Sidon built hundred years ago

Beautiful 17th century place. Or palace. Clean. But everything inside is closed. No shops. No museum. Nothing! Only a bureau for the French Cultural Mission. You visit in 5mn and then you're out. Too bad.

Mesmerizing experience every time i access this historic place. The rooms are cozy. The fact that this place lived more than 400 years makes you think about all the humans who passed by this place an any instance in life. Keep an eye on all the cultural events that are organized in this location. Usually such events are so affordable and some times free.

(Translated by Google) Place traces and distinctive (Original) مكان آثار ومميزة

Lovely place and packed with history. You can go around for free, but not upstairs as there are some offices including the Tourism Office and the Institut Français.

(Translated by Google) Excellent . Wonderful session. Professional service. food (Original) ممتاز . جلسة رائعة . خدمة محترفة . طعام

Cynic and tourism experts are ready

This is my favorite place to visit in saida, unfortunately the people here don't know how to keep a clean space

It Is one of the diamond hearts of the Lebanese traditions and culture showing how owr elderly were completely independent making what they need when they need not simply buying it

Nice and has french center

(Translated by Google) Great archaeological place (Original) مكان اثري رائع

Well preserved monument.

Old city market place

Nice historical place to check out! No entrance fee required.

historically great

A main historical site in Lebanon. Very well preserved.

Amazing place to have a walk to see the old heritage of Saida city

Overall a nice place. Sadly if you are not a citizen you will have to pay to enter.

(Translated by Google) Very sweet... (Original) حلو كثير...

❤️❤️👌

Very nice place to visit

(Translated by Google) With every stone and archway in the glory and history of Naim (Khan Al-Franj - Sidon) (Original) مع كل حجر وقنطرة في مجد وتاريخ نايم ( خان الفرنج - صيدا )

(Translated by Google) Beautiful historical place in Sidon is here to relax otherwise very busy but beautiful city (Original) Krásné historické místo v sidonu je tu oddech jinak velmi rušneho ale krásného města

(Translated by Google) A beautiful historical view where creativity architectural work (Original) منظر جميل تاريخي فيه ابداع بالعمل المعماري

(Translated by Google) Historical site neither recovered but without an infrastructure tourist to explain the history of the place ... (Original) Local histórico nem recuperado mas sem uma infra estrutura turística para explicar a história do local...

(Translated by Google) A very beautiful place of ancient heritage in Sidon and the Citadel of the sea the most beautiful places in Sidon (Original) مكان جميل جدا تراث قديم في صيدا و القلعة البحرية اجمل اماكن في صيدا

Historical place in saida

(Translated by Google) Wonderful place I would advise everyone to visit (Original) مكان رائع أنصح الجميع بالزيارة

(Translated by Google) Special historic site (Original) موقع تاريخي مميز

nice place, recomend it

(Translated by Google) Beirut Market Well diversified (Original) Mercado de Beirute Bem diversicado

(Translated by Google) nice place (Original) مكان جميل

Important place to visit

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful tourist place (Original) Très beau lieu touristique

Good

(Translated by Google) Al Khan is a square porch filled with enclosed rooms, which has no tourist meaning (Original) الخان عبارة عن رواق مربع الشكل مليء بالغرف المغلقة ،لا يوجد له اي معنى سياحي

(Translated by Google) Ancient traces (Original) اثار قديمه

Great spot to admire a beautiful historic structure