This dive site is the Cannes Underwater Museum, featuring six monumental sculptures by artist Jason deCaires Taylor. These striking portraits depict locals and are strategically immersed near Sainte-Marguerite Island, creating a unique subaquatic gallery. The site is freely accessible from shore, allowing visitors to navigate and explore the art installations which also serve as an artificial reef, adding an ecological dimension to the artistic experience.
The museum acts as a protected refuge for marine life, fostering the return and flourishing of various local fish and invertebrates. Divers and snorkelers can expect to encounter a variety of small, indigenous marine species actively colonizing the sculptures and the surrounding protected seabed, making for interesting macro observations.
The best time to visit this shallow and protected site is during the warmer months, typically from late spring to early autumn, when water temperatures are most comfortable and visibility is generally at its best. It is highly recommended for snorkelers and freedivers due to its shallow average depth, and for beginner divers seeking a unique and easily accessible experience. Photographers will appreciate the interaction of light with the sculptures and the opportunity for close-up shots of marine life.
