 The Île Margaux is 25 ha and in 2005 had 14 ha devoted to vines and is part of the world famous Médoc wine region.In December 1942, during the Second World War, Operation Frankton took place with the goal of destroying ships moored at the docks in Bordeaux.The plan was for six kayaks (called "canoes" by the British) to be taken to the area of the Gironde estuary by submarine.