LÉRINS ISLANDS “SAINTE MARGUERITE”
Calanques Estérel - Golden island - Fort Royal - Sea Museum
Turquoise waters and red rocks... Embark with the Sea You Sun boats from Saint Raphael and Fréjus to discover the archipelago of the Lérins islands passing by the Ésterel coves. True jewels of the Mediterranean, the Lérins islands located in the Bay of Cannes offer beautiful landscapes and coves with turquoise waters.
Sea You Sun offers you:
Sainte Marguerite is the largest of the islands of the Lérins archipelago on which we can find the Fort Royal built under Louis XIII at the beginning of the 17th century. Sea You Sun will guide you through the fort to the cell of one of the most mysterious prisoners in French history... The man in the Iron mask. The free tour continues in the sea museum, then picnic and finally swimming near the Cannes Ecomusée on the Lérins Islands.
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Departure 9:00 am - return 3:00 pm on Thursday. Guided tour of Fort Royal
Sainte Marguerite Island and coves of the Estérel Massif
Discover the French Riviera in a different way with Sea You Sun sea trips!
Opt for this tour departing from the port of Santa Lucia in Saint-Raphaël, board one of our boats from Saint Raphaël for a trip to the archipelago of the Lérins islands located in the bay of Cannes, on the return, the discovery of the creeks of the Esterel massif. In a small group aboard a comfortable 12-passenger boat, you will enjoy sumptuous landscapes during this ride punctuated by comments from your captain.
Boat excursion to Sainte-Marguerite Island: departure 9 a.m. – return 3:30 p.m. Thursday. Free visit of the island.
The largest, stretching 3 km long and 900 meters wide. A true haven of peace, the island is subject to numerous stories and legends.
The walk on Sainte-Marguerite Island will relax you, enjoy the surrounding flora composed of pines, eucalyptus, arbutus, tree-like heather, cistus, rosemary… rich in scents, surrounded by water turquoise and the sun of the Côte d’Azur. This incredible panorama, conducive to relaxation, will amaze you.
You can visit the maritime museum, where Fort Royal is located, the former prison of the famous man in the iron mask, imprisoned in 1687. This structure was built by Richelieu, then fortified by Vauban in 1712.
Despite numerous hypotheses, no one has been able to solve the enigma of this illustrious and unknown prisoner.
You will also admire terrestrial and underwater archaeological Roman remains. In particular a beautiful collection of amphorae, Roman crockery and glassware, dried foods, pottery, found in the wrecks of Tradeliére (1st century) and Bataiguier (10th century). To discover them, you will cross ancient Roman baths, the remains of the laconium, and the ancient cisterns supplying the pools.
After about a 3.5 hour stopover, take the boat back towards Pointe de l’Aiguille in Théoule-sur-Mer. You will follow the coves of the Corniche d’Or with its red rocks, the coves of Anthéor and Barthelemy, the hamlets of Trayas and Agay, the islet of the old ones, and the ile d’Or, topped by the Cap Roux, Pic de l’Ours, Mont Vinaigre, the highest point of the Esterel massif.
If you have had the chance to admire the coves from the land side, you will appreciate discovering them from a completely different angle from the sea side.
Your boat will approach as close as possible to the coastline and take you where large boats cannot approach. Close to the coast, you will discover faults carved by erosion in the red rocks, secret coves accessible only by boat.
Make a stop under the Côte d’Azur sun with a cold drink while anchoring if the weather permits, during which you will have the opportunity to refresh yourself. You will approach the Ile d’Or from which Hergé took inspiration for his famous album “Tintin and the Black Island”.
You will perceive the secrets of the Corniche d’Or. This place is magnificent because of its colors and its biodiversity. Do not hesitate to ask your captain about the surrounding fauna and flora, as well as the geology of the place, he will be happy to answer you.
* Price depending on period / child under 12 years old
** Activities and schedules offered may vary depending on weather conditions.
The Creeks of the Estérel
Sea You Sun offers you an excursion to the coves of Esterel departing from Fréjus or Saint-Raphaël. Let yourself be guided as close as possible to the volcanic rock bordered by the turquoise water of the French Riviera. Definitely a must for those who want a boat trip around Saint Raphaël.
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3 Caps
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LÉRINS ISLANDS "SAINT HONORAT"
Do you like turquoise blue and places full of history? So this excursion is made to please you. Head to the archipelago of the Lérins Islands aboard one of our boats from Saint Raphaël. Visit part of the Estérel coves and then disembark for a break and a nice walk on Saint-Honorat Island. No less than five historical monuments (free access) on this island which has been a classified site since 1941.
Fireworks at sea
The city of Fréjus and Saint Raphaël are once again offering us an exceptional fireworks program this year! The Sea You Sun boats from Saint Raphaël and Fréjus will take you on a magical evening, in a relaxed atmosphere, enjoy this pyrotechnic show with a glass of wine in hand. From the boat you will be in the front row to appreciate these fireworks in Frejus, contemplate this explosion of light without any overlooked.
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Want to escape, discoveries and thrills in the heart of the Côte d'Azur? Embark on one of our boats to follow the Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2023 intensely. An atypical Saint Raphaël - Saint Tropez excursion awaits you with Sea You Sun.
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