A belt path around a car-free island of pines and eucalyptus, with a fort, a bird lagoon and clear coves twenty minutes from Cannes.
Photo: Ville de Cannes
Time
2h10 on average for the full tour
Difficulty
Easy forest and shore paths
Start
The island landing stage (boats from Quai Saint-Pierre, Cannes)
Past
Fishermen's houses and the Fort Royal with the Musée du Masque de Fer, The underwater sculptures off the south shore, The Étang du Batéguier bird reserve via the Allée du Centre
Season
All year; boats run daily. The tourist office suggests the first boat for calm water and fewer people.
With children
Good with children: car-free, shady paths and picnic spots. Bikes and scooters are banned on the island.
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