Boat trips to the Lérins Islands offers beautiful and historical experiences
Both islands offer City-must-Xee experiences and invite you to a journey back in history from Roman times up through the French Revolution to the present day.
Experiences are Fort Royal and “The Man with the Iron Mask” on Sainte-Marguerite and the 5th-century monastery on Saint-Honorat.
From Cannes: You can reserve a seat and book a ticket to Sainte-Marguerite here: Boat trip Cannes to Sainte-Marguerite
From Nice: You can reserve a seat and book a ticket to Sainte-Marguerite here: Boat trip Nice to Sainte-Marguerite
How to get to the Lérins Islands
To the island of Sainte-Marguerite, you can sail from Nice, Cannes and Golfe-Juan, and to the island of Saint-Honorat you can only sail from Cannes.
- From Nice to Sainte-Marguerite: approx. 60 min. with 1 daily crossing at 09.00,
- From Golfe-Juan to Sainte-Marguerite: approx. 20 min. with approx. 6 daily crossings,
- From Cannes to Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat: approx. 15-20 min. and approx. 10-18 daily crossings.
From Cannes, the ferries depart from the end of Quai Max Laubeuf, which is located on the harbor embankment, on the west side of the old port at the foot of Le Suquet.
From Cannes: You can reserve a seat and book a ticket to Sainte-Marguerite here: Boat trip Cannes to Saint-Marguerite
From Nice: You can reserve a seat and book a ticket to Sainte-Marguerite here: Boat trip Nice to Saint-Marguerite
Read more about the exciting and beautiful Lérins Islands here: Sainte-Marguerite & Saint-Honorat
By Tommy Sverre – 2022
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Monuments Statue of Lord Brougham – Cannes’ “father”
Few have meant as much to Cannes as the English aristocrat and politician Lord Henry Brougham, whose statue adorns the basin of the avenue de la Liberté.
Events The International Film Festival in Cannes
The Cannes Film Festival is known worldwide and one of the most important film awards in the film industry. Was founded in 1939 and can celebrate its 76th birthday this year.
Art Cannes Underwater Museum
Cannes has got France’s first underwater museum, which is wildly fascinating in every way. 6 great sculptures below the sea surface connect…
Squares & Promenades Le Suquet – The old town
Here in the heart of old Cannes, the city shows its true soul. Here you find Le Suquet – the old town – a medieval area nestled on the hilltop of Mont-Chevalier. With its cobbled alleys, is one of Cannes city-must-xee places.
Castles and palaces Fort Royal & “The Man with the Iron Mask”
At Fort Royal, the legendary Man with the Iron Mask was imprisoned for 11 years. Today, the fort houses the Cannes Sea Museum and is a city-must-xee gem.
Squares & Promenades La Croisette Promenade
The promenade at La Croisette is one of the most valued experiences in Cannes – it is the gathering point for mythical hotels, the casino, the Film Festival and…
Art La Malmaison Art Center
Great art welcomes you in historic premises that used to be part of the Grand Hotel. In 1863, when the hotel was built, this building served as a games room and tea room.
Excursions Excursions Cannes
Cannes is much more than the Croisette and the International Film Festival. With Cannes excursions you can experience Cannes from the Mediterranean
Art Bellini Chapel
This beautiful chapel completely surprises, filled with art and dedicated to one of Cannes’ beloved artists, Emmanuel Bellini.
Markets Forville Market
With its 3000 m2 and approx. 50 stalls, the market invites you inside to some of the best the Riviera has to offer in Provencal and Italian …
Museums Cannes Sea Museum
Cannes Sea Museum, Musée de la Mer, is located on the small island of Sainte-Marguerite. It is located in a unique historic setting in the old Fort Royal.
Boat trips Lérins Islands
Just a stone’s throw from La Croisette, on the opposite side of the Bay of Cannes, are the islands of Lérins. They consist of 4 islands, of which île Saint-Marguerite …
Art Musée de la Castre
Located high on top of Le Suquet, in the medieval castle originally inhabited by the monks of Lérins, the Museum of World Discovery overlooks the Croisette.
