France · Religious & Spiritual

Full-Day Cannes Tour with Île Saint-Honorat and Monastery Visit

1 Day Round trip from Île Saint-Honorat Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Boat ride to Île Saint-Honorat and visit to its monastery
  • 02 See where Cistercian monks produce local honey and wine
  • 03 Explore Le Suquet, the Croisette, and the Palais des Festivals
  • 04 Discover Cannes Castle and the city's historic quarters

Embark on a boat ride to Île Saint-Honorat to visit the local monks at the monastery, where Cistercian monks produce honey and wine. Enjoy lunch at the highly regarded La Tonnelle restaurant before returning to Cannes to explore the old city, Le Suquet, the Croisette, and Cannes Castle. This full-day tour combines the island's spiritual heritage with the elegance of Cannes' historic and glamorous neighbourhoods.

On the island, you will visit a monastery where the Cistercian monks produce honey and wine.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Cannes
Languages English, French, Italian, Mandarin, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Île Saint-Honorat and Historic Cannes

  • Take a short 15-minute boat ride to the island of Saint Honorat with your Cannes tour guide. On the island, you will visit a monastery where the Cistercian monks produce honey and wine. You will also visit the modern church and various shops selling local goods and produce. A monk will accompany you on all boat rides to the island.

  • Enjoy lunch at the highly regarded La Tonnelle restaurant of Chef Nathan Laurent.

  • Return to the city of Cannes.

  • Visit the old city and the neighbourhoods of Suquet and Croisette, where the palaces and luxury boutiques are located. Here, you will also find the Palais des Festivals, where the world-famous Cannes Film Festival is held.

  • Head out to explore Cannes Castle.

Optional visit by car to the residential neighbourhoods with the ancient villas of English and Russian aristocrats.

Île Saint-Honorat monastic island, Le Suquet old streets, The Promenade de la Croisette

Where this trip takes you

Île Saint-Honorat monastic island, Le Suquet old streets, The Promenade de la Croisette

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Île Saint-Honorat 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Tour of the island of Saint Honorat

  • Tour of Cannes

  • Boat transportation to the island of St. Honorat

  • English-speaking Italian tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Lunch

  • Boat tickets

  • Optional car visit

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Personal expenses

Know before you go

  • Transportation from any area hotel or another residence can be arranged.

  • Prices will vary slightly depending on the number of individuals, mostly reflecting the cost of transportation to the island. The given pricing is valid for up to 8 persons.

  • Most of our guides have a PhD or equivalent, and all our excursions are led by professional historians or archivists, with a minimum of a Master's-level degree.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cannes, France
Tour start
Île Saint-Honorat, 06400 Cannes, France
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Île Saint-Honorat.

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