Top Rated Attractions in Antibes

The largest of the three Lérin islands is a 15-minute boat ride from Cannes. In ancient times it was called Léro. Numerous boat companies make the crossing from the old port. Also inhabiting this island is a 17th-century fort, which houses the Maritime Museum. This fort was once a prison and was the home to the unidentified character, known as the man in the iron mask.

Completed in 1648, Notre-Dame d'Espérance is a beautiful Provençal Gothic church. Its charm lies in its wood-paneling, which dates back to the 14th and 15th Centuries. Also worth a look is the collection of 19th-Century paintings, which include a fresco by George Roux that portrays the baptism of Christ. Statues of Saint Anne and Notre-Dame d'Espérance (both in gilded wood) from the 15th and 18th Centuries are worth checking out. Situated on top of Suquet hill in old Cannes, the church offers visitors a fabulous view of the town and its bay. One of the fishermen's favorite saints, Notre-Dame d'Espérance is also called upon to heal the sick.

Several companies offer a wide choice of sailboats and boat trips to these beautiful and relatively wild islands. Less than half an hour's boat ride away, the smaller of the two islands, Saint-Honorat, has an active monastery, a museum, and an abbey. The larger, Sainte-Marguerite Island's claim to fame is its old fort, where the legendary Man in the Iron Mask was imprisoned. Also worth a look while visiting this pleasant car-free sanctuary is the Musée de la Mer, which is home to an impressive collection of archaeological treasures and relics.

Founded in 410 by Saint Honorat, Monastère et Abbaye de Lérins is currently inhabited by a community of 30 Cistercian monks who observe the rules of Saint Benoît. There are seven other chapels around the island, some of which date back to the Middle Ages. You can also visit a museum (ancient archaeology, paintings, historical information on the monastery), a church, and an old fortified monastery. The monastery is also a retreat, and you can buy products made by the monks - try the Lérina liqueur.

Preserving the ambition and creativity of renowned contemporary artists Hartung Bergman and Anna-Eva Bergman is the Fondation Hartung Bergman. Opened by the couple themselves, this art destination exhibits their best works and also includes spaces for new and budding talent to exhibit their work. Nurturing contemporary art to this day, the Fondation Hartung Bergman is a must visit for all enthusiasts. It is open every Friday at 2p from April to October for all.

Le Suquet is a picturesque neighborhood of Cannes that features old buildings with a rustic charm of the bygone eras. It is a paradise for tourists who can explore the many restaurants and eateries. The Marché Forville market also attracts many visitors during the daytime. There is a clock-tower facing the Bay of Cannes. The beautiful neighborhood does not fail to leave tourists in awe.