Sainte-Marguerite Island in the South of France | A mysterious secluded island

|A mysterious secluded island. Sainte-Marguerite Island in Southern France | A mysterious secluded island. Buy a round-trip ticket at Quai Laubeuf in Cannes Port for 18 Euros, and a one-way trip takes 15 minutes. There is approximately one bus every hour, so please check the return time in advance.
Vehicles are prohibited from passing through the island, which preserves the original ecological forest to the greatest extent possible and has a large vegetation coverage area. The curved sea horizon and the rocky beach give it a desolate and wild feel.
There were signs everywhere asking people to take their trash back to land, but I realized there were no trash cans on the island. The island is not commercialized and there are very few shops and restaurants. It is best to bring your own dry food and drinks.
Sainte-Marguerite Island was originally a royal military defense fortress, and later Louis XIV used it as a prison for prisoners.
Another famous legend is the Man in the Iron Mask. A serious criminal wearing an iron mask was imprisoned here for 11 years. His identity remains a mystery. The most interesting speculation is that the Man in the Iron Mask is Louis XIV's twin brother.
Today, Le Fort Royal is a royal fortress museum that displays archaeological collections salvaged from the seabed and preserves the prison cells of the time. It is also the filming location for many movies. The iron mask is no longer here. It must have been moved to a museum. It is a 15-minute walk from the disembarkation point.
In addition, there is a large wetland on the island, which is relatively hidden. It feels like it is surrounded and there is no entrance.
There is also an underwater sculpture museum on the other side of the island. The introduction says that it is made of PH neutral materials that are helpful to the ecological environment. You can go swimming there and see it by wearing diving goggles.
The island is not big, with few tourists and lush greenery. It is suitable for nature-loving hiking enthusiasts or a good choice for taking your pet for a walk.

Post by NaturePhotog# | Mar 28, 2025