The following paragraphs describe some beautiful islands in France with pristine beaches, ancient water, and inviting harbors for tourists to visit. If you are craving for a sunny summer vacation, you can’t miss these beautiful islands in France. Not only do they offer stunning scenery, but they also bear witness to many centuries of preservation. Let’s take a look at 15 special islands that attract many foreign tourists to visit when traveling to France.
-Ile de Bendor
Bendor Island is a French island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is located 300m off the coast of the town of Bandol in the Var region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur in the southeast of France. It was bought by industrialist Paul Ricard and later developed in 1950.
-Ile Saint-Honorat
Ile Saint-Honorat is the second-largest island in the Lérins archipelago, about 1.6 km from the town of Cannes in France. The island is about 1.5 km long and 400 meters wide. Since the fifth century, this island has been home to a community of monks. The island is very quiet, has many tourist attractions, and is famous for its excellent wines.
-If Castle
Located on Marseille Island, off the southeast coast of France, the castle was built in the 16th century and used as a prison until the end of the 19th century. The fortress was then demilitarized and opened to the public in 1890. It is famous for being one of the settings for Alexandre Dumas’ adventure novel “The Count of Monte Cristo.”
-L’Ile d’Aix
L’ile-d’Aix is a small island in the Atlantic Ocean, near the west coast of France. It is also a commune in the Charente-Maritime department of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in the southwest of France. Visitors are not allowed to travel by car to this deserted and dangerous island, instead, bicycles or horses are allowed to travel here, or visitors can choose to walk to explore the island’s nature more clearly.
-Porquerolles Archipelago
Referred to as the “precious gem” of the Mediterranean, the Porquerolles archipelago is a charming place to visit, with stunning natural scenery that is almost deserted. The crystal-clear water is an ideal choice for swimming, especially activities such as trekking on long paths that make tourists feel excited.
-Groix, Brittany
Groix is a beautiful island located 45 minutes by boat from the town of Lorient in Brittany. It has a population of approximately 2,000 people but experiences a significant increase in the summer months when tourists arrive.
-Mont Saint Michel
Mont-Saint-Michel is an island commune located in Normandy, France. With its fairytale-like appearance, Mont Saint Michel is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and is a paradise for frequent photography enthusiasts. The Mont Saint Michel Abbey was built here and became a renowned center for learning. As of 2009, the population living on the island was 44 people.
Above is a list of the most beautiful islands in France suitable for families seeking safe, peaceful, and nature-immersive experiences.
