{"id":7744,"date":"2023-12-09T14:43:52","date_gmt":"2023-12-09T14:43:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/?p=7744"},"modified":"2023-12-09T14:53:12","modified_gmt":"2023-12-09T14:53:12","slug":"the-lerins-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/en\/the-lerins-islands\/","title":{"rendered":"French Riviera Highlights : The Lerins Islands"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7744\" class=\"elementor elementor-7744\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-91d1bbc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"91d1bbc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-60f7110\" data-id=\"60f7110\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80e13ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"80e13ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Lerins Islands : a charming place on the French Riviera<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e539e99 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e539e99\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2c7ed3b\" data-id=\"2c7ed3b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0cd56e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0cd56e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Cannes, renowned for its film festival, is much more than a cinematic destination. This city on the French Riviera boasts a captivating blend of glamour, natural beauty, and history. Its sandy beaches, the famous palm-lined boulevard of La Croisette, and upscale boutiques make it a sought-after destination. Beyond its cosmopolitan vibe, Cannes offers cultural richness with museums, historical sites, and vibrant nightlife.<\/p><p>Off the coast of Cannes lie the L\u00e9rins Islands, primarily composed of two main islands: Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat. Sainte-Marguerite is famed for its fortress where the notorious prisoner, the Man in the Iron Mask, was held captive. This island also features stunning coves, hiking trails, and lush Mediterranean vegetation. On the other hand, Saint-Honorat hosts an active Cistercian monastery where monks tend vineyards and produce renowned wine.<\/p><p>Accessible by boat from Cannes, these islands offer a striking contrast to the city&#8217;s hustle and bustle. They invite exploration of unspoiled nature, discovery of fascinating historical remnants, and the enjoyment of a serene, tranquil setting far from urban chaos.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-de4458c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"de4458c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-08bb1d7\" data-id=\"08bb1d7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1c9304 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"f1c9304\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7b8d3e0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7b8d3e0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a90a9d2\" data-id=\"a90a9d2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0baec6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e0baec6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Visit The Lerins Islands : a must-see on the French Riviera !<\/h3><ol><li><h4><a href=\"#nice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Discover the Lerins Islands closed to Cannes\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/h4><\/li><li><h4><a href=\"#monaco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Around the Lerins Islands, visit Cannes<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section 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elementor-element-c5c90e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"c5c90e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"nice\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b24a01a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b24a01a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b0b3518\" data-id=\"b0b3518\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c68a83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c68a83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"#nice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Discover the Lerins Islands<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d08601f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d08601f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b941c5f\" data-id=\"b941c5f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad20690 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ad20690\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Visite-Abbaye-Lerins.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7747 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Lerins Islands, Visit Cannes, Cannes Tour Guide, Visit the French Riviera\" srcset=\"https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Visite-Abbaye-Lerins.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Visite-Abbaye-Lerins-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Visite-Abbaye-Lerins-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Visite-Abbaye-Lerins-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Visite-Abbaye-Lerins-48x36.jpg 48w, https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Visite-Abbaye-Lerins-64x48.jpg 64w, https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Visite-Abbaye-Lerins-570x428.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-370f4cb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"370f4cb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c611d8c\" data-id=\"c611d8c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c178e66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c178e66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Embarking on a visit to the L\u00e9rins Islands, just off the stunning French Riviera, promises a delightful escape into natural beauty and historical intrigue. Accessible by a short boat ride from Cannes, these islands offer a serene contrast to the vibrant mainland.<\/p><p>The larger of the two, Sainte-Marguerite, holds historical significance as the former prison of the mysterious Man in the Iron Mask. Exploring its ancient fortress and scenic trails reveals captivating stories from its past. The island&#8217;s secluded coves and lush greenery invite leisurely strolls and moments of tranquil contemplation amidst breathtaking Mediterranean landscapes.<\/p><p>Saint-Honorat, the smaller but equally alluring island, hosts a working Cistercian monastery that exudes an aura of peace and spirituality. The monks&#8217; ongoing cultivation of vineyards and production of renowned wine add to the island&#8217;s charm. Visitors can delve into the monastery&#8217;s serene ambiance, stroll through its vineyards, and perhaps even sample some of the locally produced wine while embracing the island&#8217;s serene atmosphere and spiritual heritage.<\/p><p>Together, these islands present an enchanting blend of history, natural beauty, and tranquility, providing a serene retreat for those seeking a break from the lively pace of the French Riviera.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/product\/cannes-tour-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Book your Tour in Cannes<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provence-alpes-cotedazur.com\/en\/things-to-do\/guided-tours\/top-must-do-guided-tours-in-nice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>The Best Tours on the French Riviera<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a84c888 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a84c888\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c833fe4\" data-id=\"c833fe4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82fc67c elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"82fc67c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"monaco\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-601de04 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"601de04\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-89e3dc5\" data-id=\"89e3dc5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41460b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"41460b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Around The Lerins Islands, visit Cannes<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8cca905 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8cca905\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-13129bd\" data-id=\"13129bd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-281adcb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"281adcb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"733\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Cannes-733x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4431 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Cannes Walking Tour, Visit Cannes, Cannes Tours, Cannes Tour Guide, The French Riviera\" srcset=\"https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Cannes-733x1024.jpg 733w, https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Cannes-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Cannes-768x1072.jpg 768w, https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Cannes-1100x1536.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Cannes-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Cannes-570x796.jpg 570w, https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Cannes.jpg 1375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 733px) 100vw, 733px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-95098ca elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"95098ca\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4d78c49\" data-id=\"4d78c49\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df570a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df570a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Exploring Cannes, the vibrant city on the French Riviera near the L\u00e9rins Islands, offers a luxurious and cultural experience. Begin by strolling along the iconic Boulevard de la Croisette, adorned with palm trees and luxury boutiques. This promenade overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and is perfect for a leisurely walk or people-watching at one of the glamorous cafes.<\/p><p>Take a visit to the Old Town, known as Le Suquet, perched on a hill overlooking Cannes. The charming cobbled streets lead to the historic Notre-Dame de l&#8217;Esp\u00e9rance church and offer breathtaking panoramic views of the city and the coastline. Dive into the local culture by exploring the March\u00e9 Forville, a vibrant market where you can find fresh produce, regional delicacies, and immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere.<\/p><p>For art enthusiasts, the Mus\u00e9e de la Castre in the old castle boasts a diverse collection of Mediterranean antiquities and offers stunning views from its tower. If time allows, don&#8217;t miss the chance to experience the Palais des Festivals, the iconic venue that hosts the Cannes Film Festival, and take a photo on the famous red carpet stairs.<\/p><p>Concluding your exploration of Cannes with a relaxing afternoon at one of the city&#8217;s beautiful beaches or perhaps taking a boat excursion to the nearby L\u00e9rins Islands can provide a perfect balance between cultural discovery and seaside relaxation.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tourguide-france.com\/product\/cannes-tour-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Book your Tour Guide in Cannes<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1dd877e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1dd877e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-34ad64c\" data-id=\"34ad64c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9db86a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"9db86a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Fort%20Sainte%20Marguerite%20Cannes&#038;t=m&#038;z=10&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Fort Sainte Marguerite Cannes\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Fort Sainte Marguerite Cannes\"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cdf8d60 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cdf8d60\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-af3744a\" data-id=\"af3744a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a474e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"3a474e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"cassis\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Lerins Islands : a charming place on the French Riviera Cannes, renowned for its film festival, is much more than a cinematic destination. This city on the French Riviera boasts a captivating blend of glamour, natural beauty, and history. Its sandy beaches, the famous palm-lined boulevard of La Croisette, and upscale boutiques make it &#8230;<\/p>","protected":false},"author":965,"featured_media":7745,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[169,220,170],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7744","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-best-of-france-and-its-regions","category-provence-alpes-cote-azur","category-your-guide-a-committed-professional"],"menu_order":0,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7744","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/965"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7744"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7744\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7755,"href":"https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7744\/revisions\/7755"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7745"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7744"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7744"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/provencetourguide.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7744"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}