6 Islands in French Riviera - Cote d'Azur That You Shouldn't Miss

June 14, 2021 Elouise Mccaul

Discover the best top things to do in French Riviera - Cote d'Azur, France including Iles de Lerins, Ile Saint-Honorat, Ile des Embiez, Ile Sainte-Marguerite, Ile du Grand Rouveau, Ile de Bendor.
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1. Iles de Lerins

Dans la Baie de Cannes, 06400 Cannes France +33 4 92 99 84 22 https://www.cannes-destination.fr/visites-incontournables/iles-lerins-cannes
Excellent
65%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,094 reviews

Iles de Lerins

Two islands just a boat ride from Cannes, Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat, are covered by eucalyptus and pine forests and are home to Fort Royal.

Reviewed By Rightriviera - Cannes, France

so worth the visit, either by charter crossing or a private hire boat, the views back looking onto Cannes are stunning, the water is fresh and clear, perfect for a picnic and a cool swim

2. Ile Saint-Honorat

06400 France +33 4 92 99 84 22 http://www.cannes-destination.fr/culture-patrimoine-cannes/iles-lerins-cannes
Excellent
73%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
4%
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1%
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4.5 based on 298 reviews

Ile Saint-Honorat

Reviewed By Simy183 - Wendover, United Kingdom

I've been coming down to the Cannes area every year for the last 10 years. I'd been to Sainte Marguerite a few times and have loved walking around the island. I now can't believe that I hadn't been to Saint Honorat. It's a smaller island, but I found it better kept and much more peaceful. It was a beautiful walk around the edge of the island, taking in the gorgeous blue sea, the amazing smell of the fauna and vineyards and visiting the amazing monastery sitting right on the edge of the sea. Highly recommend.

3. Ile des Embiez

83140, Six-Fours-les-Plages France +33 4 94 10 65 20 [email protected] http://www.lesilespaulricard.com
Excellent
55%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 899 reviews

Ile des Embiez

Ile des Embiez is located in south of France, in the Var Department (83), between Marseille and Toulon, in front of Six-Fours-les-Plages. The "natural island" is accessible all the year from the Brusc Marina in Six-Fours. Various accommodation facilities, restaurants, leisure, marina, seminars and events... on site.

4. Ile Sainte-Marguerite

Cannes France +33 4 92 99 84 22 http://www.cannes-destination.fr/culture-patrimoine-cannes/iles-lerins-cannes
Excellent
57%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,528 reviews

Ile Sainte-Marguerite

Reviewed By ksarman - Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar

genuine environment ! departure from Cannes at 07.30 arrival 15 mins after, the island is quiet and empty for few hours only smell of the pin trees and flowers, cigadas songs and small wild beaches a paradise, walk around and admire the panoramas on Cannes and Esterel or on Saint Honorat Island at 10 h30 the crowd is here , time to leave! super morning you can buy your ticket online or a the tourism office if you dont want to stand in line

5. Ile du Grand Rouveau

Six-Fours-les-Plages France
Excellent
64%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Ile du Grand Rouveau

6. Ile de Bendor

Ile de Bendor, 83150, Bandol France +33 4 94 10 65 20 [email protected] http://www.lesilespaulricard.com
Excellent
41%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
8%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 382 reviews

Ile de Bendor

Ile de Bendor is located in south of France, in the Var Department (83), in front of the seaside town of Bandol. Small island of 6 hectares, nicknamed "the island of the Mediterranean Arts" through museums, the village of creators, exhibitions ... The Island is accessible all of the year, from the Bandol marina. Hotel, restaurants, leisure... are available on the island.

Reviewed By Elliemae2008 - London, United Kingdom

A friend of mine has the good fortune to own a duplex apartment in the beautiful town of Bandol. It has a roof terrace with a million dollar view over to the Ile de Bendor with 360 degree views of the lovely bay - Anse de Renecros. We stayed for four days at the beginning of June - fly to Marseilles and take the train for 30 minutes to Bandol - easy! This is the most picturesque little town with a marina full of gorgeous yachts swaying together in the light breeze. The beaches are fantastic - in line with the Caribbean - and the ocean is clean, clear and great for snorkelling. Loads of classy restaurants line the promenade and for a great plat du jour type of lunch go to the Golf Hotel (nowhere near a gold course!). Catch one of the half hourly shuttles for the 10 minute ride over to the Ile de Bendor - wow, what a treat. This immaculate tiny island has it all - beautiful gardens, a spectacular hotel (Hotel Delos) overlooking dramatic rocks and right out to sea - you could be on an ocean liner! Windsurfing, scuba diving, paddle boarding, kayaking are all available in a very discrete way. This island also has a wonderful art gallery but nothing in the way of tourist tatt (great!) It was wonderful to walk around the island and have a surprise at every turn. If it's peace and quite you are after, especially out of season, this is the place to go. Don't forget to sample their famous Rose wine!

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