Sainte-Marguerite island is the largest of the Lerins islands. The best way to explore the island is to follow the marked trails that take you on a botanical and historical tour of the site. You will stroll by the Batéguier pond with its numerous species of migratory birds to the Point de la Convention to find unique plant species.
Continue on to the Fort Royal, the former residence of the Man in the Iron Mask. The Maritime Museum is not to be missed; sheltered within a fortified enclosure, it offers visitors an insight into the area's history.
In the shadow of the fort, beachfront La Guérite is Sainte-Marguerite's answer to glamorous al fresco dining.
With Cannes in full view, you'll sample such gourmet delights as herb-flecked roasted sea bass, marinated calamari or pasta generously laden with white truffles.
Head to peaceful Saint-Honorat to visit the island's monastery. For 16 centuries, the monastery on the island has been home to the Cistercian Congregation of the Immaculate Conception. Today the community is made up of 25 monks living modestly and peacefully in this unspoilt sun-kissed paradise, an oasis of silence.
On Saint-Honorat, the abbey's upscale La Tonnelle restaurant highlights fresh Mediterranean ingredients in bounteous salads or the catch of the day, all enhanced with a glass of island wine and glorious views. Chill out at the terrace bar to watch the many yachts glide by, with a cocktail or chilled rosé in hand.
Following lunch you could cruise along the coastline enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Esterel mountains famed for its characteristic red rock and steep drops into the sea and some of the best secret swimming spots in the area.
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