A short walk south from the Sea Castle, the Khan al-Franj was built by Fakhr el-Dine Maan II in the early 17th century to stimulate trade with France and offering merchants a one-stop place for selling and buying cotton and silk. The ground floor was a market place, while on the upper floor the merchants could spend their time resting.

In the 19th century, the khan was the commercial center of Saida and later Fakhr el-Dine Maan II donated the building to the French, who used it as a consulate. 

Only the ground floor is open to visitors and admission is free. The tourist office located there is open every other day.