The Île d'Or and Cape Dramont...
In the 19th century, the Île d'Or was still just a rocky islet similar to so many others on the Var coast. It was not until 1897 that the fabulous destiny of this small island was finally revealed.
It was in fact that year that an architect from Dramont, baptized sergeant, became the owner for only 280 francs (a Peugeot petrol car was worth 20 times that amount!). It changes "hand" a few years later, at the beginning of the 20th century, and becomes the property of a certain doctor Auguste Lutaud, who would have acquired it during a card game!
He then proclaims himself "Augustus I", sovereign of the island, and has erected at great expense a square tower in red Estérel stone according to a Saracen architecture, uncommon in the region (where we prefer "Genoese" towers with a round base).
The Île d'Or was the scene of sumptuous receptions.
Today, it is still private property.
