The unbeatable turquoise beauty of
Iles de Lerins
The Lerins Islands (in French: les isles de Lerins) are a group of four Mediterranean islands off the French Riviera, just opposite the Bay of Cannes, a short boat ride away from La Croisette.
Situated in an unspoiled, natural setting, these Mediterranean beauties offer visitors a unique combination of flora and fauna, as well as an unusual history that includes the mysteries of the Man in the Iron Mask and the tranquility of Cistercian monks.
sea, air and land
from 1 days to 2 days
Natural Paradise: Your Skipper will welcome you on board to sail off to one of the treasures of Cote azur.
The clear turquoise waters alone will leave you speechless. After a soothing swim, the crew will escort you ashore by tender enabling you can explore the islands.
You can have an exquisite lunch on-board or take advantage of the pizza boat scooting about or even try a tasty cocktail delivered straight to the deck while you soak up the sun.
Highlights
St Honorat, one of the Lerins islands, is home to Lerins Abbey. The island was founded by Saint Honorat in the 5th century. It exudes an air of spirituality and boasts vestiges of the past (monastery, fortifications, chapels).
A visit to Saint-Honorat is a journey back in time, which almost seems to have stopped here ! Only the modern boats moored near its coast recall the 21st century.
Although visitors to the island are invited to meditate, the Cistercian monks who live here year round are very active, producing excellent wine and the liqueur named Lerina.
Sainte Marguerite island, the largest of the Lerins islands abounds in natural richness of exceptional flora. The bush consists of lentisques, myrtles, filarias, together with olive-trees, white and pink cistus, honeysuckle, clematis.
The forest of the Islands of Lerins shelters many animal species like the pheasant, the Montpellier Snake, the owl small duke, the Kestrel Falcon and the hedgehog.
The pond of Bateguier, where the sea water mixes with fresh water of an artesian well, shelters a true ornithological reserve.
The breathtakingly beautiful Lerins Islands should not be missed! Contact Delta Group today to plan your next unforgettable getaway.
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