Ste Marguerite Island
Just a few minutes from Cannes, discover Sainte-Marguerite Island, a true haven of nature in the heart of the Mediterranean. As soon as you arrive, let yourself be enchanted by the scents of pine and eucalyptus and the peaceful atmosphere of the island.
Follow the marked trails to discover Batéguier Pond, a haven for many migratory birds, then continue to Pointe de la Convention and its beautifully preserved Mediterranean vegetation.
Continue your journey through the island’s history with the Fort Royal, former residence of the famous Man in the Iron Mask, followed by the Musée de la Mer, which reveals the fascinating history of the island.
Finally, simply enjoy the island at your own pace: take a walk, go for a swim, enjoy a picnic or relax in the heart of nature. Dogs are also welcome on board our boats and on Sainte-Marguerite Island, provided they are kept on a leash.
2027
From 20 April to 30 June 2027:
Open every day (except Mondays)
Special opening on Monday, 17 May
From 1 July to 31 August 2027:
Open every day
From 1 September to 30 September 2027:
Open every day (except Mondays)
From 1 October 2026 to 20 April 2027:
Annual closure. We welcome you every day, all year round, at the port of Cannes.
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Youth / 11 to 25 years *
Senior / +65 years *
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No reservations
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Attention
- No reservations
- Drones are not permitted on the Island.
- Bicycles and scooters are not allowed on Ste Marguerite Island.
- Dogs are welcome on board our ferries and on Sainte Marguerite Island (on leash).
- Harpoon fishing is not permitted.
To discover on Sainte Marguerite Island
The Iron Mask and Royal Fort museum
Discover the famous prison where the Man in the Iron Mask was held captive during the time of Louis XIV. The painter Jean Le Gac suggests a cell by cell route evoking the memory of places and men.
In Roman cisterns, the museum presents archaeological finds from the area. Excavations of the island and the sea in the surrounding areas have bestowed relics of 1st century murals, remains of the contents of a roman shipwreck from 1BC and those of a Saracen wreck from the 10th century to the museum. The Maritime Museum (Musée de la Mer) will be closed on Mondays and on December 24th, 25th, 31st 2013 & January 1st 2014.
Open everyday excepted mondays.
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Cannes underwater eco-museum
submersion of sculptures by artist jason decaires taylor: cannes’ underwater eco-museum drops anchor just off the island of sainte-marguerite
The big day has arrived! On Thursday 28 January 2021, the sculptures of the Cannes underwater eco-museum, created by the famous British international artist Jason deCaires Taylor, a great fan of the city, took their place a few dozen metres from the shore of the island of Sainte-Marguerite. The six Cannes residents who let the artist use their features were present for the submersion taking place today in Cannes, at the initiative of its mayor David Lisnard, the first underwater eco-museum in France and the Mediterranean by this renowned sculptor.
Made from an ecological material, the statues will encourage the return of underwater flora and fauna that will gradually repopulate the area around the works, set aside for safe swimming and now greatly enlarged.
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Mediterraneanoscope
The seabed of the Lérins Islands is rich in protected species and remarkable habitats. To respond to the challenges of preserving this natural heritage, the CPIE of the Iles de Lérins and Pays d'Azur runs the Méditranoscope® Point Info Biodiversité®. This space, where the seabed around the Lérins Islands is recreated with aquariums, is dedicated to public information and awareness.
Tél : +33(0)4 93 39 26 80
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CIS Iles de Lérins
In the historically classified buildings of the Sainte-Marguerite Fort, Cannes Jeunesse organizes custom-made holidays with or without activities for school groups, associations, sports groups, corporate committees…
Tél. : +33(0)4 92 18 88 88
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Restaurant la Guérite
From April to October, the restaurant « La Guérite » welcomes you on Sainte Marguerite Island. You will discover a place of 1000 m2 at the water’s edge in front of the Bay of Cannes. In this little piece of heaven, you will find three distincts spaces for your lunches, dinners, private events or work meetings…
Tél. : +33(0)4 93 43 49 30
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Restaurant la Differnnce
Tél. : +33(0)7 67 79 58 06
2 fast food kiosks
cash only
Moussaillon diploma
Be sure to ask for a Moussaillon Diploma to commemorate your child’s first mini cruise!