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Cannes · Alpes-Maritimes

Abbaye de Lérins

On the island of Saint-Honorat, discover Abbaye de Lérins and its monastic setting, with religious heritage and vineyards. A community of monks continues its life of prayer and work here. Explore independently for a glimpse of this living monastery; guided group tours are offered by the friends of the abbey. Boats to the island depart from Cannes, operated by the community’s shipping company, Planaria. The crossing is separate from the abbey visit.

Entrance to Abbaye de Lérins on the island of Saint-Honorat. Photograph taken on 5 May 2014.
Entrance to Abbaye de Lérins on the island of Saint-Honorat. Photograph taken on 5 May 2014.
Florian Pépellin · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Credits · Resized and compressed in WebP format; proportions preserved, possible cropping on display.

Plan your visit

Address
Abbaye de Lérins, Île Saint-Honorat, 06400 Cannes
Opening times
Every day throughout 2026. Exact visiting hours are not published in the official listing; check access arrangements and boat times before departure.
Prices
Free admission to the abbey. The boat crossing is separate; its fare is not provided in the retained source.
Booking
Guided group tours must be arranged with the friends of the abbey. Check boat booking arrangements separately.
Access and precautions
Access to the island from Cannes aboard Planaria boats. The abbey is a living monastery; please keep to the areas open to visitors. Detailed accessibility information is not provided.
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