France boasts of being among the top tourist attraction countries. It is well recognized for its breathtaking cliffs, natural sandy beaches, rare wildlife, and spectacular islands that leave you yearning for a comeback. France has islands off the mainland and on overseas territories. Let’s dive into the key islands making France the ideal place for the best tropical getaway:
Martinique
The Martinique island is more Caribbean-like. It is in the Eastern Caribbean sea within the Lesser Antilles, carrying a painful history of slavery, abolished in 1848. The French culture interlaces into the island’s music, food, art, and language.
Currently, Martinique is famous for its white sandy beaches, dense tropical forests, great waves for surfing, and mouth-watering Creole cuisine. It is easy to be confused when it comes to what to do on the island. Individuals can enjoy their day roaming in Fort-de-France, the capital city. They can also take walks and hikes while enjoying the natural landscape.
Corsica
The island Corsica is known for its rugged mountains. It’s situated in the middle of the Mediterranean. It takes about 145 miles when heading towards the southeast of Nice. The island piques its natural landscape, own parliament, language, and culture.
With many activities surrounding the island, it becomes challenging to settle for one. However, for individuals who love architectural designs from Italy, the Genoese capital is the best place to start. Other interesting sites include the UNESCO World Heritage, Ajaccio, the birthplace of Napoleon, and Saleccia, where one can enjoy the fine sandy beaches.
Sainte-Marguerite Island
Sainte-Marguerite is off the coast of Cannes. It is among the largest when it comes to the Lerin Islands. Unlike most of the other islands of France, well known for rugged landscapes, Sainte-Marguerite prides itself on the Croisette (boardwalk) and the film festival.
For those who love historical exploration, snorkeling, and swimming, Sainte-Marguerite Island is the place to be. A visit to the Fort and old prison gives you the chance to learn more about the “Man in the Iron Mask.” One also gets to enjoy and appreciate historical artifacts from the Middle Eastern and Roman shipwrecks.
Frioul Archipelago
Frioul Archipelago is situated off the Marseille coast, minutes from the mainland when using the ferry. It comprises a series of islands that provide a scenic view one cannot help but be attracted to. With the rugged beaches and sea creeks, one gets a stunning image worth the entire trip.
Having four main islands, one cannot miss things to do at the Frioul Archipelago. For those daring enough, they can enjoy swimming in the sea creeks and the thrilling coastal hikes.