Boat & day trips
Île Sainte-Marguerite & Fort Royal
A pine-covered island 15 minutes away by ferry, with coastal paths and the fort where the Man in the Iron Mask was held. The fort's museum is closed on Mondays from October to May.
Boat & day trips
Île Saint-Honorat & Lérins Abbey
A quiet island where monks still live and make wine, with an old fortified monastery by the sea. The abbey's own boats leave from the Laubeuf area.
From the ship
| Terminal | One way | How |
|---|---|---|
| Tender landing at the Gare Maritime, next to the Palais des Festivals | 35 min | ferry |
| Tender landing at Quai Max Laubeuf (west side of the Old Port) | 35 min | ferry |
Times are estimates. Allow extra on busy days and for tender queues.
Nearby
Beaches & parks
The Croisette
The palm-lined seafront boulevard, with grand hotels on one side and sandy beaches on the other, some public and some private.
Sights
Palais des Festivals & the red-carpet steps
Home of the film festival. Stand on the famous steps and look for film stars' handprints set in the pavement outside.