Cannes, famous for its star-studded annual film festival, is a gem of the French Riviera. An epicenter of Provençal food and culture, join Context on this half-day tour as we explore the city’s classic culinary treasures. Afterward, we set sail to the neighboring island of Lerins for a wine-tasting exploration.

If you would like to extend to have a full-day excursion, which includes an additional wine tasting and more time spent on Lerins Island, please let us know. We can extend to a full-day.

Our tour begins near the Palais des Festival, where we will set off to start our half-day experience. We’ll have a brief introduction before we move to the local market where our tasting journey commences. For this section of the tour, we will meet local producers and taste unique products coming from the area. We might try Provençal socca (a chickpea-based pancake) or Pelardon cheese, learning more about the origins and suppliers behind the various delectable goods. At some point in the morning, we will head to a local cheese shop for a tasting. We’ll focus on goat’s cheese production and how it's made. 

A bit fuller than when we first met, we’ll head on a short boat ride to Lerins Island. With no cars and a seemingly tranquil feel, Lerins Island is a perfect location for an Island Vineyard tour. We’ll have access to vine plots where only monks are allowed normally for their work (there is a monastery on the island). We’ll have a wine tasting of 3 wines produced and made by the monks on the island and learn more about the process together. After this degustation, we will return back to Cannes together on the boat or if you wish to continue exploring by yourself, on the ferry.

Our private tours are limited exclusively to travelers in your party. They are designed to provide a learning experience that is completely tailored to you and your traveling companions. Private tours give you more flexibility with scheduling (you decide when the walk best fits in your trip), the ability to tailor your itinerary (we'll work to match the itinerary to the interests and dynamics of your group), and more personalized time with your guide.

We meet in Cannes. Your confirmation email will have the exact meeting point details along with a map and a way to reach your guide in case of issue.

Tours operate rain or shine, but in the case of inclement weather, your expert will modify the tour so more time is spent indoors. It never hurts to be prepared; we encourage keeping an eye on the weather and bringing along an umbrella, sunscreen, water, or a hat as needed. In case of extreme weather and the island is inaccessible, the tour will be modified accordingly.

Yes, we can adjust the time to 2 hours and the content to be more appropriate for younger learners. 

We do cover quite a bit of ground on this tour and therefore we recommend contacting us with any mobility questions; we will be happy to advise if the itinerary will be appropriate for you or propose modifications where necessary. Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible. Please feel free to contact us.

Is the boat a public or private boat?
We normally take the public ferry to Lerins Island, and your tickets will be pre-paid. If you'd prefer to take a private boat, contact us for pricing.