Lérins Islands

Pine-covered islands with clear water, 15 minutes by boat from Cannes.

  • Apr–Oct
  • 1 night
Explore on the map
Nearby hidden places
NiceFrance · CityNice27 kmÈzeFrance · Popular townÈze34 kmMoustiers-Sainte-MarieFrance · Hidden townMoustiers-Sainte-Marie76 kmValensole LavenderFrance · Nature spotValensole Lavender93 kmCalanques (Cassis)France · Nature spotCalanques (Cassis)127 kmAix-en-ProvenceFrance · CityAix-en-Provence129 kmMarseilleFrance · CityMarseille138 kmGordesFrance · Popular townGordes155 km

Things to do

2 days in Lérins Islands

Day 1

  1. MorningTake the boat from Cannes to Sainte-Marguerite and visit the fort where the Man in the Iron Mask was held.
  2. AfternoonSwim in a pine-shaded cove, then cross to Saint-Honorat and its monastery.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the old town of Cannes, Le Suquet.

Day 2

Visit Antibes and the Picasso Museum.

What to eat

The monks' own wine and liqueur from Saint-Honorat.

Local tips

Make the most of Lérins Islands

Beat the crowds

Summer afternoons are busy on Sainte-Marguerite. Take an early boat.

Best photo spot

The clear water and pine trees along the shore of Sainte-Marguerite.

Getting there

Boats leave from Cannes harbour, about 15 minutes.

Don't miss nearby

Cannes and the Antibes peninsula.

Good to know

The Man in the Iron Mask was held in the fort on Sainte-Marguerite. Monks still make wine on Saint-Honorat.

Secret spots

3 secret spots near Lérins Islands

Our most hidden places around Lérins Islands: fewer people, same wow. Unlock them with a route in Google Maps and a PDF guide of Lérins Islands to take with you.

21 km away
30 km away
46 km away
Unlock the secret spots · €2.99+ VAT · one payment, valid for a year

Plan your visit

Getting to Lérins Islands

Getting there

  • Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)20 km away
  • Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)150 km away
  • Nice25 km away
  • Aix-en-Provence130 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeApr–Oct
TypeNature spot
Good forNature, Coast
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryFrance

Questions

Lérins Islands: good to know

Is Lérins Islands worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature and the coast. Pine-covered islands with clear water, 15 minutes by boat from Cannes.

How many days do you need in Lérins Islands?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Lérins Islands?

The best time to visit is Apr to Oct. Summer afternoons are busy on Sainte-Marguerite. Take an early boat.

How do you get to Lérins Islands?

The nearest airport is Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE), about 20 km away. Boats leave from Cannes harbour, about 15 minutes.

What is there to see near Lérins Islands?

Nearby hidden places include Nice (27 km), Èze (34 km) and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie (76 km).

More hidden places in France (72)