Cannes → Saint-Honorat

The contemplative half-day

Saint-Honorat, the quietest of the Lérins, has been farmed by Cistercian monks for sixteen centuries. Anchor off the south shore for a swim in glass-clear water, a walk to the fortified monastery, perhaps a tasting of the Lérins wine. With no cars and no crowds, it is the antidote to the season’s pace — the most peaceful stop within reach of Cannes.