The largest of the Lerin islands off the coast of Cannes, Île Sainte-Marguerite can be easily and quickly accessed from the glamorous Riviera town by ferry. While Cannes, beloved for its star-studded film festival and boardwalk (Croisette), isn't especially well-known for rugged natural features, Sainte-Marguerite Island is a world apart..
What to Do: Cloaked in forests (mostly pine and eucalyptus) and endowed with intimate coves and beaches, the island affords plenty of opportunities for swimming, snorkeling, hiking, and historical exploration..
After exploring the port and enjoying a dip in the azure waters of one of the island's beaches, visit the Fort and old prison, a 17th-century structure that once held a prisoner known as the "Man in the Iron Mask," made famous by an eponymous Alexandre Dumas novel and 1998 movie starring Leonardo di Caprio. Artifacts from Roman and Middle Eastern shipwrecks are also on display at the museum..
Wander the island's many lush walking trails, winding through the forested areas and making your way to mysterious little coves and rocky beaches..
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