Museum of the Iron Mask & Fort Royal — St. Margarita Island Nestled off the coast of Cannes, Sainte-Marguerite Island is a real jewel, rich in exceptional flora and fauna. Cannes Tourisme the walk leads you through its shaded paths of pines and eucalyptus trees, with exceptional views of the Bay of Cannes and the mountains of the hinterland. Cannes Tourism In the heart of the island, Fort Royal — a historic monument — overlooks the sea, surrounded by pine and eucalyptus trees. Cannes Inside, you will discover the famous Iron Mask cell, where this mysterious prisoner was imprisoned for eleven years

️ Saint Margarita Island A jewel preserved off Cannes, Sainte-Marguerite Island welcomes you in a setting of wild and soothing nature. We stop at one of its beautiful beaches with crystal clear waters — the perfect place to put your paddles down, swim and let time stop. For the curious, put on a mask and snorkel and dive into its small lagoons with transparent waters: the fauna and aquatic flora of the Bay of Cannes are revealed a few centimeters below the surface. Fish, herbariums, rocky bottoms... a real natural spectacle within reach of fins. Then head inland, along its majestic, calm and fragrant pine paths, which will take you to the legendary Fort Royal.

Jason deCaires Taylor Underwater Museum Still on Sainte-Marguerite Island, we continue around the island along its secret coves as many small spots where we can take a swim in turquoise and crystal clear water. Then we reach the Blue Lagoon, a shallow lagoon with fine sandy bottoms, where the warm, transparent water invites relaxation. It is here that hides a unique wonder: the first underwater ecomuseum of France and the Mediterranean Cannes, signed by British artist Jason deCaires Taylor. Six monumental sculptures 2 meters high, immersed between 3 and 5 meters deep Cannes, representing faces of Cannes. Gradually, algae, shells and corals settle there, making these works a real living reef. Cannes Tourism Mask and snorkel in hand, discover them then put your belongings on the sand for a picnic, an aperitif, or simply sunbathe and enjoy this absolutely unique setting.