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Isla Santa Margarita

Frente a Cannes, Cannes, France
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Ranked #4 of 27 attractions in Cannes
Type: Islands
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Sausalito, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

I lived in Nice for 6 years, and even before, when I lived in Paris, would take the boat from Cannes to Santa Margarita for a day trip. Here you can feel far away from the crowds, finding your own little "crique" for the day, as you listen to the waves and the cigales. In the summer there will be... More

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Beirut, Lebanon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

Fort Royal is amazing and the walk in the forest is very relaxing and the view is breathtaking. boats are available every 15 minutes for 11 euros. you need at least 2-3 hours on the island

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Vancouver, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

Made a good trip for the day. But nothing special. Was wroth it for the nice walks and to say that we saw where the anon the iron mask was held.

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Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 December 2012

Get up early and catch a boat ride to this amazing island , a perfect get away. Enjoy exploring the woods , or just lie down on the beach . A perfect way to spend the day . Get water and snacks with you as there are not many shops . And of course don't forget your swim suit and... More

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Cannes
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2012

For getting away from Cannes take your picnic and a short boat ride out to the Island of Ste Marguerite. Stretch your legs and have a nice walk on the safe eucalyptus shaded trails and have a look at the Musee de la Mer which features a roman ship wreck which happened right here at the Isles de Lerins. Go... More

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Ludington, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2012

Make sure you read about the history of the island before you go visit it and specialy about "Le Masque de Fer".

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2012

My friends and I kayaked to this island from Cannes, which took only about 20-25 minutes. The island is SO cool--it has the prison that held the real Man in the Iron Mask. You can tour the buildings and even go in his cell! The prison is beautiful--looks like a castle/fortress sitting atop a cliff. A lot of the island... More

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2012

My husband and I are regulars to Cannes, however have never visited Santa Margarita, until this summer as we were after a break from the hussle of Cannes beach. Apart from the museum and a restaurant there is little to offer other than a few walks so if you're after constant excitement and attractions and a boat ride in itself... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2012

absolutly the best see that we never saw in our sejour in france. the nature was fantastic...perhaps they need to clean more the island by the tourist that put the trash on the ground.

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Paisley, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2012

A lovely island to spend a day on.The island restaurant served a lovely lunch over looking the sea with luxury yachts and water sporting activities. Not over expensive. There are also a couple of snack bars which serve drinks and baguettes if you were wanting a picnic on the beach.

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