It stretches over nearly 3 kilometers and is home to a hectare state-owned forest where Aleppo and Eucalyptus pines grow. Visitors can discover its beautiful, protected creeks through marked hiking trails. Nature, culture and relaxation await you on Sainte Marguerite Island.
Nature lovers will thus be able to observe the different species of migratory birds that settle on the island, and also the numerous plant species that develop on this land. You can enjoy the sandy or pebble beaches , go swimming or practice snorkelling to discover marine species. It is also possible to enjoy the view of the island from the sea, aboard a boat, a canoe or a kayak.
The building was a state prison which held a famous prisoner: the Iron Mask, whose identity remains a mystery to this day.
His cell is open to visitors. Today, in the oldest part of the fort, you can visit the Museum of the Sea. The place is ideal for a gourmet break after a walk on the paths of the island. The Saint Honorat island , 1, meters long and meters wide, is wooded with umbrella pines and maritime pines. It is breathtakingly beautiful. Thirty Cistercian monks live in this building, listed as a French Historic Monument. The monks also offer commented tastings and wine-related workshops under the century-old olive trees or in the garden.
The island can be freely visited as well as the monastic church. If you go there during the day, you can attend one of the daily masses. The emblematic monument of the island is the old fortified monastery. You can discover vaulted rooms, terraces… The discovery of the island will also lead you to the remains of seven small chapels. These testify to the history and power of the monastic community over the centuries.
