Jardins de l'Abbaye de Lérins

  • Park and garden
Abbaye de Lérins, Ile Saint-Honorat, 06400 Cannes
In 410 AD, Saint-Honorat, the future bishop of Arles, founded the Abbey of Lérins on an island that, according to legend, was infested with snakes. Over time, the Abbey of Lérins became one of the most important sites of Christianity.
Still owned by the Abbey, the island is a haven of peace, cultivated by the monks to produce wine, olive oil and liqueurs.
Covered by discreet undergrowth, the little island is teeming with fragrant, typically Mediterranean plants such as thyme, rosemary, rockrose and broom. The island is populated by Aleppo pines, eucalyptus and cypress, the only species capable of withstanding the sea winds. The monks cultivate lavender, olives and vines in several gardens around the island.
The island...

Openings

Openings

All year 2025 - Open everyday

Location

Location

Jardins de l'Abbaye de Lérins
Abbaye de Lérins, Ile Saint-Honorat, 06400 Cannes

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French
Updated on 20 January 2023 at 11:32
by SEMEC - Office de Tourisme de Cannes
(Offer identifier : 5003075)
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