Île Sainte-Marguerite

Île Sainte-Marguerite, the largest of Cannes’ Lérins Islands, offers a quiet escape just a short ferry ride from the Croisette. Visitors come for pine and eucalyptus forests, shaded coastal trails, and clear coves suited to relaxed swimming. The star sight is the 17th‑century Fort Royal, whose museum explores Mediterranean archaeology and the island’s most famous prisoner, the “Man in the Iron Mask.” With minimal cars, simple cafés, and scenic picnic spots, it suits half‑day or full‑day trips focused on nature, history, and sea views—less for nightlife, more for calm away from Cannes’ bustle.