Île de Lerins Saint Honorat

Dear Friends,

Yesterday, we visited the Île de Saint Honorat just off the coast of Cannes.  We took the train from Villefranche through Nice to Cannes, then we walked through Cannes past all the fancy shops to the marina and took a boat out to the island.  The island and the boat are owned by the Cistercian monks as are the vineyards, shops and restaurants on the island.  It is beautiful place with old fortresses and building.  The first monastery was created on this island in the year 410.  The monks maintain a website about the island and monastery (here).  It is a small island only about 1.5 km by 0.4 km.  It is beautiful and very serene.  You can go on a spiritual, silent retreat for several days on the island which would be great if you want to do a retreat.  Here are some pictures.

Of course, the restaurant where we had lunch was also very good.

I can only imagine where the monks found those beautiful fresh raspberries this time of the year.  We had a wonderful adventure.

Thanks for reading and please comment,
The Unabashed Liberal