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Lérins Islands

The Lérins islands form a French archipelago located in the Mediterranean, in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, on the Côte d’Azur.

They are administered by the municipality of Cannes which are not constitutive, associated with the Suquet, one of the ten administrative districts. Located southeast of the tip of the Croisette, not far from the city, they separate the Gulf of Napoule, west of the Gulf of Juan, to the east.

The archipelago consists of two large islands: to the north, Sainte-Marguerite, the largest, famous for its fort which shelters the man with the iron mask, and to the south, Saint-Honorat, smaller, known for its monastery Each of these main islands is frequented by an island of dwellings, that of Tradelière and the islet Saint-Ferréol. The archipelago also includes a rock called Îlot, located at the southern end of Saint-Honorat, which brings to five the number of Lerins islands.

Their inhabitants are Lériniens, adjective referring to the archipelago as a whole.

TRANSFER BY BOAT
TO THE LÉRINS ISLANDS …
FROM CANNES, ANTIBES, SAINT LAURENT OF THE VAR, NICE, MONACO, SAINT TROPEZ
Or from a port, hotel pontoon, restaurant, yacht, or airport

Need to quickly reach your destination between Cannes, Ile Sainte Marguerite, Ile Saint Honorat, your motor yacht, Nice airport, Antibes, Monaco or Saint Tropez, thanks to our semi-rigid combining comfort and speed you will be delighted to take the sea for a particular transfer or business.

MONACAIR

MONACO NICE HELICOPTER TRANSFER

AT NICE AIRPORT IN 7 MINUTES – From 160€

 MONACO NICE HELICOPTER RESERVATION

Fast-track your trip via Nice Airport by transporting to the runway with no time lost. Monacair will pick you up from your office, hotel, residence, or restaurant and transfer you to our waiting luxury helicopters at Monaco Heliport and then fast track you through Nice Airport onto your flight to London, Paris, Frankfurt, Dubai or elsewhere. Save time and money on petrol, parking, traffic, and airport check-in – by taking a Helicopter transfer Monaco to Nice Cote D’Azur.

Book your single or return helicopter shuttle to Nice with Monacair using the heli reservation system here. If you have any trouble, contact us.

NICE AIRPORT HELICOPTER TRANSFER TO PRIVATE JETS AND FLIGHTS

Nice Cote D’Azur Airport is located 6 km from Nice, has 2 runways, and is the 3rd busiest airport in France. It is the home of British Airways and Air France on the French Riviera. It deals with about 13 million passengers per year and connects Monaco to the world. Monacair can transfer you to your jet, or out-bound flight within 7 minutes. Monacair has the largest choice of helicopters taxiing between Nice and Monaco; including the Airbus H130, EC155 and Agusta 109.

Our helicopters are fast, comfortable and safe. The distinctive blue Airbus H130 provides our ‘Regular Line’ service from €160 per seat on shared flights. It is a very modern chopper, having been built in 2015, and can also be reserved for private flights at the price listed below:

  • Airbus H130 – €1,060
  • Agusta 109 SP – €1,550
  • EC 155 B1 – €2,150
  • AW 139 – €2,150

Monacair has invested in the newest private choppers for your flight to Nice airport – the Agusta 109 SP, taking up to 5 passengers on a private transfer with a range of 350 km. The EC 155 and AW 139 can carry a maximum of six passengers and are our ultra-luxurious choices with a twin engine for the quietest, safest flights. These helicopters make far less noise than competitor helicopters, to make sure your VIP helicopter service from Monaco to Nice is as smooth as possible. We also have a selection of helicopters that are ideal for private corporate helicopter transfer.

MONACAIR, WE KNOW HOW TO GIVE YOU WHAT YOU WANT

Ever since it was established in 1988 by Stefano Casiraghi, MONACAIR has accumulated a vast amount of unique experience in terms of V.I.P. transportation,
serving customers who are in search of personalised and high-quality services.

 Its permanent quest for know-how and quality led to MONACAIR being bestowed with the prestigious title of Official Suppliers
to S.A.S. the Sovereign Prince of Monaco in 1999. Since this date, MONACAIR has taken care of all helicopter transport for the Princely Family of Monaco,
the Government of Monaco and several Chiefs of State visiting the Principality.
Monacair places its experience and its professionalism in the domain of VIP service at your disposal, and offers you a customised service.

 

Taxi Boat SPEEDBOAT : MONACO – CANNES

On this beautiful closing day of the Cannes Film Festival, fifty American customers entrusted Arthaud Yachting & Columbus Yacht with the organization of their transfer to Speedboat.

Rendez-vous at the foot of the cliffs of Mont-Gros in Monaco for forty-five minutes of Mediterranean cruise under azure sun to the InterContinental Cannes Carlton.

Comfortably seated aboard five Vandutch 40 combines design, power and modernity, our stars of the day were able to walk along the coast to the Lérins Islands with a glass of champagne.

A lunch break at the beach, a relaxing afternoon with friends and colleagues and a return cruise accompanied by the sunset … And you, how did you plan your next transfer?

Transfer and taxi boat on sailboat or yacht, Taxi boat from all cities of the French Riviera.

Join the useful to the pleasant enjoying a stroll at sea to move quickly throughout the Côte d’Azur.

We put at your disposal a taxi boat service in Cannes but also in Nice, St Tropez and Monaco for all your personal or professional trips.

The wide range of speedboats, yachts, sailboats or catamarans will allow you to board your guests with a program and a tailor-made service.

From a port, the pontoon of your hotel, restaurant, or airport quickly and comfortably reach your destination with our taxi boats. A plane to take? Want a relaxing day in Saint Tropez? Visit the unmissable places of our region via our private taxi boat service, the landscapes offered from the sea are unique.

A qualified crew is at your disposal to help you enjoy your boat taxi trips. Let yourself be guided, avoid summer road traffic and join your appointments quickly and confidentially.

  • Cannes – Iles de Lérins :  Starting from  500€ (Up to 6 passengers)
  • Cannes – St Tropez : Starting from  1300 € (Up to 12 passengers)
  • Cannes – Monaco : Starting from  1300 € (Up to 12 passengers)
  • Nice – Cannes : Starting from  1300 € (Up to 12 passengers)

 

Taxi boat transfers are an integral part of our high-end services. Referring to their experience in organizing this type of event, you will have no problem getting you to be transported to one of the cities of the Côte d’Azur of your choice. Do you need a boat from Saint Tropez to Nice? A nice boat to Cannes? No worries, our team can prepare a service worthy of the name!

Contact “Le Marquis” for more informations.

VIP Riviera Tour

Cannes Shore Excursion: Private Tour of the French Riviera

Bilingual and experienced driver guides will greet and pick you up from the port of Cannes. They will guide you through some of the most beautiful and exciting places of French and Italian Rivieras.

During this tour you will travel through the French Rivera to explore Eze, La Turbie, Monaco, Cannes, Antibues, Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

The first stop will be at the medieval village Eze, located at an altitude of 429 metres above sea level with its dramatic location, curious exotic gardens, great history and fine art. In Eze you’ll visit the Fragonard factory to discover the secrets of perfume.

Later you will drive through the village of La Turbie, also called the “Terrace of Monaco” due to the panoramic view on the Principality of Monaco and with its Trophy of the Alps, a Roman monument built in 7 BC. You will reach the luxurious Principality of Monaco known as “The Rock” for its location on a rocky headland extending to the Mediterranean. There you can visit the Old Town with the Prince’s Palace, the Oceanographic museum and the Cathedral in Neo-Romanesque style entirely built with white stone where Grace Kelly and Rainier were married and buried.

Next drive to Monte-Carlo along the world-known formula 1 grand prix circuit to reach the famous Casino square of Monte Carlo with its luxurious shops, fantastic casinos and interesting places.

Then on the way to Cannes see the medieval village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It’s impossible not to fall under the spell of the landscape presented before the visitor of the medieval town Saint-Paul-de-Vence. By entering the city through the Royal Gates you will see the little streets where every home is like a souvenir store or an art studio with windows blossoming in flowers.

The next stop will be the pretty town of Antibes where Picasso lived. The last stop will be Cannes, well know for the annual Film Festival and a beautiful city. It has a beautiful bay framed by mountains on land and the Lerensk islands from the Mediterranean sea, with its lovely beaches, boutiques and the famous Croisette stretching for 2.5 km along the sea with the world-famous buildings such as the Carlton hotel, The Casino and the Palais des Festivals et des Congres.

Inclusive:

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Fuel overload
Driver / Guide
Local guide
Port pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Transportation by air-conditioned minivan
None inclusive:
Entrance fees
Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Food and drinks, unless specified

Contact “Le Marquis” for more details.