Iles de Lerins Review

The Levant is four Mediterranean islands near the French Riviera in Cannes. The two largest islands in the group are Saint-Margaret and Saint-Honorat. The smaller Saint-Ferréol and Tradelière are uninhabited. St. Margaret's Island is the largest island in the Leihan Islands, about half a mile from the French Riviera town of Cannes. The island is about 3 kilometers long and 900 meters wide. San Honora Island (leSaint-Honorat) is the second largest island in the Leihan Islands, about a mile from the French Riviera town of Cannes. The island is about1.5 kilometers long (east-west) and 400 meters wide. Since the fifth century, the two islands have been the residence of the monk community. It is a popular tourist attraction. The Leileen monastery and 15th-century fortress monastery are open to visitors, and the monastery shops sell a variety of monastic items, including wine and honey produced on the island. Although the modern monastery is used as a retreat for Christians, it is not open to tourists. Cannes has regular commercial ferry service throughout the year on the island.