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Île Sainte-Marguerite, Cannes

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The Île Sainte-Marguerite (pronounced [il sɛ̃t maʁɡ(ə)ʁit]) is the largest of the Lérins Islands, about half a mile off shore from the French Riviera town of Cannes. The island is approximately 3 kilometres (1.9 miles) in length (east to west) and 900 metres (0.56 miles) across.

The island is most famous for its fortress prison (the Fort Royal), in which the so-called Man in the Iron Mask was held in the 17th century.

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By NinBin37

A short ferry away from Cannes, this beautiful island has nature hikes, a small lake and a 17th century prison where the Man in the Iron Mask was held. It also has a memorial for the six Huguenot...

A short ferry away from Cannes, this beautiful island has nature hikes, a small lake and a 17th century prison where the Man in the Iron Mask was held. It also has a memorial for the six Huguenot... more »
By mammmie88

They removed the trash and we found it very ecological, this island is really beautiful, beautiful walks and you can only get there by boat

They removed the trash and we found it very ecological, this island is really beautiful, beautiful walks and you can only get there by boat more »

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By Kaupo Lepasepp

Beautiful island, like a large park. If in Cannes, especially on a hot day, visit to the island is highly recommended. The boat ride is a breeze, 10...15 minutes, tickets can be bought at the port before the departure. Boar ride is an opportunity to enjoy the scenery and look at Cannes from the sea. The island itself is a large park, with nice trees and bushes, plenty of sightseeing opportunities. There is only one restaurant, reservation is recommended if interested, and two kiosks for snacks and light drinks. Then just walk around, enjoy the coolness of the forest and take a swim in the beaches between two island. 3...4 hours are sufficient on the island. So plenty of time to do regular Cannes stuff after the return.

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By Martin Zayranov

Adorable small island! Calm forest and extremely pretty coast!

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