Ile Sainte Marguerite 
Nature Sainte Marguerite The pines and eucalyptus that make up the 152 hectares of state-owned forest (out of the 210 hectares of the island) allow for beautiful shady walks and exceptional views of the mountainous massifs of the hinterland, the Mercantour and also the bay of Cannes.
On Sainte-Marguerite, nature is king and is the object of many activities: discovery of the botanical path, the ornithological reserve classified as a biological reserve since 2002 and the aquariums. An alley of eucalyptus trees dating from the 19th century is also present and admirable on the island.
Balade Ile Sainte Marguerite
Littoral Ile Sainte Marguerite Bord De MerWith its clear turquoise blue waters, Sainte-Marguerite Island is also a heavenly bathing spot that you should not miss!
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Go swimming and discover the statues of Jason deCaires Taylor in the first underwater eco-museum in France and the Mediterranean.
Since January 2021, the statues of the famous British artist Jason deCaires Taylor have been populating the waters a few dozen metres from the shore of Sainte-Marguerite Island.
These sculptures, made of a PH-neutral ecological marine material, are installed in the first underwater eco-museum in France and the Mediterranean.
The six faces are masks representing the Man in the Iron Mask who was imprisoned for eleven years on the island, but they also make reference to the 7th art of which Cannes is one of the representatives.
Everyone will be able to admire them freely by swimming (about a hundred metres from the shore) with a mask and a snorkel.
Baignade Sainte Marguerite Between two swims, you can also dive into the history of the island. There is no trace of its first occupants, the Ligurians and Romans.
It owes its name to a chapel built on its territory during the first centuries of Christianity by the monks of Lérins.
Discover the legend of Léro, the mascot of Cannes who created Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat islands.
A must-see
The Iron Mask and Royal Fort Museum is located within the fort and has an area dedicated to underwater and land biodiversity. You can also visit the old prison cells and the 17th century chapel, walk around the barracks and take a tour of the ramparts to admire the breathtaking view.
Musée Du Masque De Fer Et Du Fort Royal 
Fort Royal De L'île Sainte Marguerite Historical monument
In 1617 the Duke of Guise decided to build a defensive fortification. The Fort Royal, which has been classified as a historic monument since 1927, welcomes visitors all year round who wish to discover this unique building, which has been the subject of many legends, notably that of the Man in the Iron Mask.
Two companies, located on Quai Laubeuf, provide connections between Cannes and Sainte-Marguerite Island (adult return fare: €18).
From April to October, two restaurants are open near the Royal Fort :
The Centre International de Séjour located in the Fort Royal is the only accommodation on the island. It is managed by Cannes Jeunesse.
