You can not miss them from the Marseille coast or by boat: the islands of Riou Archipelago are easily identifiable off the Phocaean city. Located in front of the creek of Marseilleveyre, Riou Archipelago brings together pretty islands which are forbidden to access (only the island of Riou can be visited on foot).
Spread over 160 hectares facing the massif des calanques, Riou Archipelago is a remarkable place in the Mediterranean. As proof: Riou Archipelago is the only archipelago of the French coast where nature expresses itself in its purest version.

Riou Archipelago: nature reserve of the Mediterranean fauna

In Marseille, the Riou stands out for its exceptional biodiversity. Inhabited for many years and preserved in its deepest nature, the animals of the Provençal fauna have taken possession of the islands and islets of the Phocean archipelago for many years. Maïre Island, Tiboulen de Maïre, Jarre Island, Isle of Jarron, Plane Island, Moyade Island are today the exceptional homes of many species of seabirds.
The Mediterranean birds are now the privileged inhabitants of these exceptional places and it is thanks to a strict regulation that the fauna and flora are preserved within this jewel of nature at sea.
Main island of the Archipelago culminating at 190 meters of altitude, the island of Riou is the only island of the whole which can be visited. Its white limestone cliffs to the south are joined by sand and pebble beaches in the north of the island.

Podestat, the Queyrons, the Escu, three creeks to discover near the Archipelago of Riou

During your sea trip near the island of Riou, discover pretty wild and discreet creeks. Only accessible by boat, the wild coves of Podestat, Queyron and Escu face Riou Archipelago and adjoin the famous coves of Marseilleveyre.
Enjoy an exceptional point of view on the creeks surrounding the Riou !