Écomusée sous-marin par Jason deCaires Taylor — Attraction in Metropolitan France

Underwater sculptures by Jason deCaires Taylor are a stunning blend of art and environmental awareness. Taylor is a British sculptor and conservationist known for creating submerged installations that serve as artificial reefs, promoting marine life and raising awareness about the impact of climate change on oceans.

His most famous works include the "Museo Atlántico" in Lanzarote, Spain, which features a series of life-sized sculptures that depict human figures in various poses. These sculptures are designed to encourage coral growth and attract marine species, effectively becoming part of the underwater ecosystem. The museum consists of over 300 pieces, including a large installation called "The Raft of Lampedusa," which addresses the issue of migration and human displacement.

Another notable project is the "Silent Evolution" installation in Cancun, Mexico, where sculptures of human figures are arranged in a way that reflects human interaction with the environment. The figures gradually become encrusted with coral and marine life, illustrating the transformative power of nature.

Through his work, Taylor aims to foster a deeper connection between people and the ocean, encouraging conservation efforts and raising awareness about the threats facing marine ecosystems. These underwater sculptures not only provide a unique diving experience but also contribute to the restoration of marine habitats.

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This place is one of the hidden gem of the Cannes region which it still has not much developed though there are good roads to get there after you get dropped off from the ferry. The ferry service was all right considering that it took just 10-15 min. to get the St. Mariguerite Islad from Cannes main land port.

It took about 20-25 min. to get to the Sculptures beach by walking but the way was quite well maintained and quite straightforward. It is really not difficult to get there.

It is not easy to get a space as this is not meant for a public beach but there are some hidden spaces set by the mother nature - such as underneath of the trees or between the rocks or on the rocks.

There are pebbles but be careful it is very slippery when you enter the water. It is recommended to get some aqua shoes.

There is no any store near here so it is better to get prepared!!

4.9/5.0 fantastic, better to rent a yacht than a ferry riding but it depends on the financial situation,...

Quelle joie de pouvoir nager en visitant le premier écomusée sous-marin de France et de Méditerranée à Cannes ; Jason deCaires Taylor, dont la démarche sociétale et environnementale a fait le tour du monde, a imaginé pour la ville une œuvre inédite inspirée par le thème du masque.

La thématique, choisie conjointement par le Maire de Cannes et par l’artiste, évoque le mystérieux Homme au masque de fer, qui fut emprisonné onze ans sur l’île Sainte Marguerite (1687 à 1698), et rend aussi hommage au 7e art dont Cannes est la capitale mondiale avec le Festival de Cannes.

D’une hauteur de deux mètres et d’environ dix tonnes chacune, les six statues composant le musée ont été fabriquées dans du matériau marin écologique à PH neutre offrant un refuge à la vie subaquatique. Immergées à une distance allant de 84 à 132 mètres du rivage et une profondeur de 3 à 5 mètres, les sculptures sont accessibles au plus grand nombre de plongeurs équipés simplement d’un masque et d’un tuba.

Le site de baignade est accessible gratuitement, classé Natura 2000 et interdit au mouillage.

Les statues ont été réalisées par l’artiste à partir de moulages de visages de six modèles représentatifs de la diversité de la population cannoise, voici leurs noms et leur âge au moment du moulage : Maurice MERENDA, 78 ans, marin-patron pêcheur Eugène KUSTOV, 30 ans, autoentrepreneur Anouk VANGHENT, 7 ans, écolière en CP à l’époque Nour BRADAI, 20 ans, étudiante Marion BEAUDIN, 29 ans, médiatrice culturelle Dominique ROYAL, 54...