Lerins islands

The Lérins Islands, located off the coast of Cannes in the French Riviera, are a group of four islands known for their natural beauty and historical significance. The largest, Île Sainte-Marguerite, features the Fort Royal, once home to the Man in the Iron Mask, while Île Saint-Honorat is renowned for its ancient monastery founded in the 5th century. Visitors can explore pristine beaches, hiking trails, and cultural landmarks, all accessible by a 15-minute short ferry ride from Cannes.

Lerins Islands are a group of four islands out of which only two are inhabited, St Honorat and Ste Marguerite, offering toursits tranquility away from the life in the main city. The smaller island of St. Honorat contains a monastery and a ruined castle. The monks of monastery sell self made food items and wines. The island of St. Marguerite is larger and has castles, shops, restuarants and bars and is know for its bone-white beaches and eucalyptus groves. Mus_e de la Mer or museum of the sea houses archaeological discoveries from shipwrecks off the coast of the island.