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Iles de Lerins


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 46 attractions in Cannes
Traveller Description: Two islands just a boat ride from Cannes, Ste-Marguerite and St-Honorat, are covered by eucalyptus and pine forests and are home to Fort Royal.
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Attraction type: Island, Forest, Historic site
Address: just off the coast of Cannes Cannes
France

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5 Sep 2009

Two little islands,protected area and natural reserve,are located at a 1 hour cruise from Nice (ferry from the Quay des Etats Unites). On the wider one you'll,S.te Marguerite, the fort where the Iron Mask had been jailed... A major military site overlooking the sea fully restored alongside with several vintage buildings next to the fort and strictly related with military... more

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4 of 5 stars
Prague
27 Aug 2009

I walked all around Ile S.te Marguerite (approx. 2 hours non-stop walk) and I found it very nice. Very nice views, beautiful waters in the north side, a lot of green, a little pond and a good history: the Fort is a nice visit. So, if you have 4-5 hours to spend, do not miss Ile S.te Marguerite. PS: very... more

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4 of 5 stars
Northern California
13 Aug 2009

We go to Cannes once or twice per year and have never taken the ferry over to the islands. This year we had our son and his cousin (17 year old boys) and needed something one day that would be interesting for them to do. The walk from Rue Commandant Andre/La Croisette to the ferry took about 15-20 minutes and... more

28 Jul 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Took the ferry (9 Euros round trip) over to the island. We explored the prison area (free for students) and museum. It was interesting to learn about the prisoners, such as the man in the iron mask and see the actual cells they were held in. Few things in the museum were explained in english. There are no pictures allowed... more

23 Jul 2009

E' sulle stupende Isole di Lerins che la civiltà è sbocciata' secoli fa , da poco inoltre sono visibili nuovi... more

super beau
14 Apr 2008

Ca change du côté très frime de Cannes c'est très sympa, prévoir des bonnes chaussures de marche Attention il y... more

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just off the coast of Cannes, Cannes, France