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Mont Saint Michel Day Trip from Paris

4.7(3693 reviews)Paris, FranceRef. viator-3731P179
14hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupModerateLevel

About this experience

Travel from Paris to the coastal region of Normandy to visit Mont-Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This full-day trip includes round-trip transportation by private air-conditioned coach. An English-speaking guide will provide an introduction to the island. After the introduction, you will have free time to explore Mont-Saint-Michel at your own pace. Admission to the Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey is included, where you can use a self-guided audio tour to learn about the medieval monument. You can wander through the historic halls and terraces before exploring the island's winding streets lined with shops and cafés. This trip is suitable for those interested in history and architecture.

Itinerary

1

Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel

This tour transports you from Paris to the magical abbey-crowned island of Mont Saint-Michel, one of the most iconic sights in all of France, aboard a private bus. Offering you a hassle-free way to explore the island with plenty of free time ensuring you do not have to adhere to a rigid sightseeing schedule. As you approach the Mount Saint-Michel, your guide will provide insight on the UNESCO-listed island. Listen to interesting anecdotes about the history of the abbey, whilst admiring the views of the island and the surrounding region of Normandy Mont Saint-Michel began humbly enough in the eighth century, when – citing orders from Archangel Michael himself – a bishop built a church on this small and secluded rock island, which later expanded during the medieval era, attracting an increasingly large number of pilgrims.

2

Mont-Saint-Michel

You can then choose from some of the many options for lunch, ranging from dining rooms serving rustic meat-focused fare to sophisticated restaurants with bay-view terraces specializing in seafood. Alternatively, you can stop by one of Mont Saint-Michel’s crêperies and feast on galettes (buckwheat pancakes) paired with Normandy cider, for a more casual and characteristically Breton feed. In the late afternoon, re-board the bus for the return journey to Paris, which will see passengers back in the City of Lights well in advance of bedtime.

What's included / not included

Self-guided audio app for Mont Saint-Michel Abbey (EN, FR, IT, ES, JP, KO, PT, DE, RU, ZH)Free time to explore Mont Saint-Michel Island at your own paceRound-trip transport from Paris in a comfortable, air-conditioned coachEnglish-speaking tour leader accompanying you throughout the dayEntry ticket to Mont Saint-Michel Abbey
Hotel pickup and drop-offFood and drinksGratuities

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Good to know

  • Clients traveling with young children whose security cannot be ensured by a seat belt shall bring their own child restraint system to ensure the safety of their child. Please note that our coaches aren’t equipped with ISOFIX anchor points and have limited availability for 3-point seat belts. By booking this tour, parents/guardians acknowledge these requirements and accept responsibility for ensuring their children are properly restrained
  • Please note there is a free shuttle between the Mont St Michel coach parking and the town. In Spring and Summer, you may be required to wait due to the popularity of the site. Walking from the parking to the Mont St Michel (or vice versa) takes 40 minutes.
  • Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women to enter to the Abbey
  • Please note that your self-guiding app should be download on your smartphone prior to tour. Credentials and download instructions will be provided on your voucher upon booking. Once downloaded, the app can be used offline. Please ensure that you bring earphones and have enough battery on your phone to enjoy all the content of the self-guided app once inside the Abbey of Mont Saint Michel.
  • Regular comfort stops are included during the journey to and from the destination, with access to restrooms and the opportunity to purchase refreshments.

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