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\ndre Dumas’ “The Count of Monte Cristo”. \u00a0If was mainly used as a prison island for a select few rich nobles, but did also at one point house a rhinoceros, after the ship transporting it from Africa to Paris was forced to land on the island in bad weather. \u00a0Sadly, things didn’t end so well for the rhino – a few years later, the transport ship taking it to Rome as a gift for the Pope sank, so there’s a fun story for you. \u00a0The other island is technically two small ones joined together by a man made tidal barrier, but they are absolutely beautiful. \u00a0As both are part of the main national park, their environment is highly protected. \u00a0There are no
\ncars on either island in order to preserve the various birds and varieties of plants that live there. \u00a0Most importantly,
\nthough, the islands offer stunning secluded beaches and inlets and the views back to the mainland are amazing. I definitely recommend a visit, as you can see most of the islands in an afternoon and tickets for the small ferry out to both If and the two larger islands are pretty reasonably priced, with a return ticket costing around 16 euros a head. \u00a0OK maybe not that cheap, but for what you’ll see definitely worth it.<\/p>\n![\"calanques](\"http:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/globetrotters\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/281\/2017\/04\/calanques-2-248x450.jpg\")
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\neast of the city, and form an incredibly beautiful and awe-inspiring area. \u00a0All the paths in the park are pretty clearly marked, and although I did lose my bearings at one point due to some dodgy signing, it’s pretty easy to navigate around. \u00a0The views from the top of the Calanque de Morgiou are just something else, and even if you’re not a serious
\nhiker, you should still find most of the paths easy enough. \u00a0The paths down the slopes are also worth a look, as they lead down to some of the most beautiful inlets and bays I’ve ever seen anywhere, most of which would look more at home in the Caribbean than just outside of France’s second city. \u00a0And the best part about this? It’ll only cost you 8 euros for a return bus ticket to visit all this. \u00a0If that’s not a great deal, I don’t know what is.<\/p>\n