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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.