The Lérins Islands

Île Sainte-Marguerite

Ricoperta di foreste di eucalipto e pini, i sentieri costieri dell'isola conducono a calette con acque turchesi eccezionali, perfette per nuotare e fare snorkeling.

At its heart stands the Fort Royal, monumento storico classificato, famoso per aver imprigionato il misterioso Man in the Iron Mask. Il museo dedicato a questa enigmatica storia è imperdibile.

Off the south shore, the underwater eco-museum by Jason deCaires Taylor features six submerged sculptures accessible with just a snorkel.

• 🏰 Fort Royal (17th c.) — Historic monument
• 🎭 Museo dell'Uomo dalla Maschera di Ferro
• 🤿 Underwater eco-museum (unique in France)
• 🌊 Turquoise coves & beaches
• 🌿 Nature trails in eucalyptus forest

Île Saint-Honorat

The Lérins Abbey, listed historic monument since 1840, is still home to 21 Cistercian monks who have perpetuated a winemaking tradition going back to the Middle Ages.

The monks produce exceptional wines — red, white and rosé — as well as aromatic liqueurs. The abbey shop is the only place in the world to buy these unique wines.

• ⛪ Cistercian abbey founded in 410 AD
• 🍷 Monks' wines (sold at abbey shop)
• 🌿 Meditation & nature trails
• 🏰 Fortified medieval tower (11th c.)
• 🌊 Wild beaches accessible on foot