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Private day tour - Tour 15
Cannes, Forville Market, Saint-Honorat Island
Overview
Experience two very different sides of the French Riviera in one memorable day. Begin your journey in Cannes, discovering its elegant seaside atmosphere, charming old town and lively Provençal market, before escaping by boat to the tranquil Saint-Honorat Island, home to the historic Lérins Abbey and its centuries-old vineyards.
Your lunch could be a picnic, or at the restaurant on the island. The tour is fully customized, private and flexible.
Authentic experiences
Beyond the ordinary: back roads, workshops and family producers alongside the famous names.
100% private
No other guests, no fixed script. The order and the stops shift with your mood and the weather.
Local expert
Fouad guides, drives and joins your group - stories, insider tips and personal insight all day.
The day, stop by stop
Morning
Start your day with a private exploration of Cannes, walking along the famous Croisette before discovering the historic Le Suquet, Cannes' picturesque old quarter.
Continue to the colorful Forville Market, one of the city's most authentic local markets, where Provençal produce, fresh flowers, spices, cheeses and regional specialties create a lively Mediterranean atmosphere.
Late morning
From Cannes, board a short boat journey across the bay to Saint-Honorat Island, one of the beautiful Lérins Islands. The crossing takes approximately 15-20 minutes.
As Cannes gradually disappears behind you, the atmosphere changes completely. Pine trees, vineyards, olive groves and the Mediterranean surround you as you arrive on this peaceful island.
A Vineyard with a Story
Saint-Honorat has been home to the monks of Lérins Abbey for centuries. The Cistercian community continues to cultivate the island's vineyards and olive trees, following a remarkable tradition where spirituality, agriculture and craftsmanship have remained closely connected.
The island's vineyard covers approximately 8 hectares and includes seven grape varieties. The monks produce around 35,000 bottles each year.
Enjoy a tasting of the wines produced by the monks, accompanied by an introduction to the island's unique terroir and winemaking traditions.
The tasting offers the opportunity to discover wines shaped by the island's exceptional Mediterranean environment, while learning about the centuries-old relationship between the monks and their land.
After the tasting, take time to walk through the vineyards and olive groves and discover the historic remains of Lérins Abbey, its chapels and the fortified monastery.
The peaceful paths and panoramic views offer a completely different perspective of the French Riviera, far from the glamour and energy of Cannes, yet only a short boat ride away.
Gallery
Practical
Best season
All year round. Each season shows the region differently - we adapt the route to the light and the weather.
Fitness level
Easy to moderate, adapted to you. Village streets are cobbled and sloping; tell us if that is a problem.
Families
Welcome. Child seats provided free of charge on request.
If it rains
The day shifts indoors - workshops, museums, tastings and a longer lunch - without losing its character.
Good to know
We pick you up at your hotel, villa or the cruise terminal. Departure is usually between 8:30 and 9:30 - earlier to beat the crowds, later if you are on holiday and it is holiday time.
We book the table, you choose the register: a gastronomic restaurant, a Provençal bistro, or a farm table. Lunch is not included in the tour price so that you keep the choice. Dietary requirements are never a problem - tell us in advance.
English or French by default. Spanish, Arabic and Berber are also possible - Fouad speaks all five.
Often the best plan. The second day is quoted at a reduced rate.
The day shifts without losing its character. We only cancel for genuinely unsafe mountain or sea conditions, and then we reschedule or refund.
You receive a written proposal with a firm price for your group. No deposit is required to hold a date more than a week out. Payment on the day, by card or in cash.
Reviews
Fouad noticed the cruise crowds that day and took our small group off the beaten path - hillside towns, new places, and a delicious lunch overlooking the hills.Brian Keeley, USA
Fouad took us to beautiful out-of-the-way vineyards, and lunch afterwards in Saint-Tropez. He went above and beyond, helping us ship wine back home.Marcus Loy
Great personality, knew all the shortcuts, and really just a cool guy. One of my favorite guides!Thomas Beck, USA
Request a quote
This is a request, not a booking. Nothing is charged, nothing is committed - you receive a proposed itinerary and a firm price, and you decide from there.
Step 01: today
Dates, party, where you are staying, and what you care about. Two minutes, no account to create.
Step 02: within 24 hours
A proposed itinerary for your day, a firm price for your group, and two or three lunch options. Adjust it as many times as you like.
Step 03: when you are ready
A date is held on your word alone - no deposit. Payment happens on the day, by card or in cash.
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