Mont Saint Michel Day Trip with Abbey Entrance from Paris
Description
Mont St. Michel, or “The Wonder of the West”, is one of France’s top attractions and the most popular destination in Normandy. Our day-trip transports you to this UNESCO World Heritage Site on a comfortable coach ride from Paris, taking in the landscapes of Normandy along the way. As you approach this unique island, you’ll catch your first glimpse of its famous 10th-century gothic abbey. You’ll have four hours to lunch and explore at your leisure, with your multi-language audio guide if option selected. Wander through the village and its steep streets, visit the abbey with its medieval architecture, hunt out picture-postcard views across the Atlantic, and watch as the tide rises around the island. Don’t forget to taste local, seasonal products in the traditional décor of one of the many eateries. The island is yours to enjoy at your own pace, before you return to Paris by coach.
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After driving through the amazing French landscape ,you’ll arrive on the Normandy coast relaxed
Ready to explore the rocky island of Mont St. Michel. Your multilingual host will give you a brochure full of useful information and tips to make the most of your day.
One of the most important heritage sites in the world, a middle age jewel that went through ages and arrived almost intact to us
Some of the village’s restaurants close mid-afternoon, so consider eating on the earlier side. Then, why not make your way up to the top of the hill (to work off your lunch!) and visit the Benedictine Abbey? Founded when the Bishop of Avranches saw a vision of Archangel Michael in a dream, this pilgrimage site from the Middle Ages features a copper statue of Michael slaying a dragon, the monk’s refectory, cloisters and ramparts. Visit on your own of the Abbey.
Check out the shops, cafés and museums (with our exclusive discounts) that line the narrow lanes as you stroll back downhill. Look out for observation points where you can observe the tide. During low tide, the island is surrounded by sand, then it’s completely enclosed by water at high tide! At the end of your magical day, you’ll hop back on the coach to return to Paris. Enjoy your independent daytrip from Paris to Mont St. Michel: Relax on a scenic ride through Normandy by luxury coach Discover Mont Saint-Michel at your own pace Visit the UNESCO-listed abbey with your entrance ticket Stroll through the village’s cobbled lanes Enjoy audio commentary on selected points of interest Watch the tide come in and surround the entire island Admire the splendid view of the bay Benefit from attractive special offers to the museum Shop for delicious ""La Mère Poulard""biscuits at a discount"
Drive through the French countryside before arriving to the French Capital. Once in Paris around 8.45/9PM (aprox.), You will be dropped back at the departure point.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This day trip includes approx. 4 hours at Mont St-Michel; the journey from Paris is between 4 and 5 hours each way
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, including a number of steps and uphill paths to get to the abbey
- Not recommended for anyone with mobility difficulties
- Good walking shoes are recommended
- This tour takes place all year round and in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
- Return back in Paris around 9:15pm
- If option selected, Audio guide available in: French, English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Russian, German, Chinese and korean
- Tour schedule can be modified according to Mont St Michel access
- If the audio-guided option is selected, the recorded commentaries can be downloaded via a web audio app. Please make sure your phone is fully charged and don’t forget your headphones.
- On September 19 and 20, the Mont Saint Michel Abbey will take part in the European Heritage Days. During these two days, admission to the Abbey will be free of charge and visits will be self-guided.
Reviews(417)
This tour of Mont St Michel was not guided but relied on a cell phone app to be downloaded that we pre paid. Unfortunately , we could not establish an Internet connection and could not download the app. As a result, we had NO information or guidance to assist our walking through the monastery. Two of three shuttles buses bringing travelers to the entrance broke down causing hour long wait to get to and from the monastery to the parking lot. Only other option was 45 minute walk (approx. Two miles) from parking lot.
Dear Roger, Thank you for your comment. We are very sorry that you did not have a satisfactory experience with us. However, we would like to clarify that the voucher clearly states that this is not a guided tour, but rather an audio-guided visit (available in 10 languages) if this option is selected. Regarding the shuttle, we are sorry that you experienced this situation, but please note that we do not manage it and therefore it is not under our control. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on another occasion. Kind regards, Extime Travel (formerly Paris City Vision)
Excellent! Well organized with option to be guided or self guide. Four hours to this abbey was worth it. A must do!
Everything about the service was excellent. The attention and punctuality were excellent. The guide was very good, and the driver was too.
Querido Allan, Muchas gracias por su comentario. ¡Nos alegramos mucho saber que nuestro servicio ofrecido ha estado a la altura de sus expectativas! ¡Esperamos verle de nuevo! Extime Travel (formerly Paris City Vision)
Be on time or a bit earlier. I really enjoyed the trip and walking through the castle with the guide and his explanation. He was very through and tired to make sure everyone could keep up and was gracious to let any one fall out with notice. My guide was a really kind man and even looked after one of the guest’s kid who had some learning disability and kept him from getting lost in the crowd.
Dear traveler, Thank you so much for your comment! We’re delighted to hear that you truly appreciated our guide’s knowledge such as the interest he showed in you during your visit to Mont Saint Michel! We also appreciate your recommendation about time management, as it can help other travelers prepare for their journey. Kind regards, Extime Travel (formerly Paris City Vision)
It is a long and exhausting trip, but when you arrive at the place, it is worth it; you have to walk a lot, but it is an incredible place.
Hola Mariett, Muchas gracias por tu comentario. Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaste del lugar, a pesar del trayecto que hay que hacer. Es un lugar fascinante y que merece mucho la pena visitar cuando se visita Francia. Esperamos volver a verte muy pronto. Saludos, Extime Travel (antiguamente Paris City Vision)
This is an amazing place to see and marvel how it was built and the history contained within those walls.
Dear Patricia, Thank you so much for your comment. We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your day trip to Mont Saint-Michel and appreciated the beauty of this remarkable site! We look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Kind regards, Extime Travel (formerly Paris City Vision)
We did the tour in a group of 3 friends and it went well. The beat-and-go is heavy, but very organized with schedules and worth it. Even being run, we consider it an unavoidable walk. The ride lasts 5h with a quick stop to the bathroom and to eat, and the same on the return. Monte saint michel is beautiful, though very full. It's hard to make a meal sitting in a restaurant, but you can eat crepe or sandwiches. Our tour guide, José, is very friendly, attentive and responsible, in addition to being fluent in several languages, such as English, Spanish and Portuguese, which facilitates communication. The driver Khalid was great too. Anyway, an unforgettable walk, though heavy.
Querido viajero, Muchas gracias por su comentario. Nos alegra saber que disfruto de la experiencia asi como del guia, y que todo fue de su agrado. Tomamos nota de sus comentarios para futuras mejoras. Saludos, Extime Travel (formerly Paris City Vision)
The travel to Mont Saint Michael is a long one but worth seeing the Abbey, its history & relevance. Its our 2nd visit & still an amazing one
Dear Maria, Thank you very much for your comment. We are glad to hear that, even on your second visit, Mont Saint-Michel continues to impress you and that you enjoyed the abbey, its history and its unique significance. We hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Extime Travel (formerly Paris City Vision)
We went with my husband and had a fantastic day! It is amazing to see such a wonderful place; the Abbey is imposing, as are each view and the walk along its narrow walkways is divine. We thank our companion José and our driver Día for being very attentive and kind. Without a doubt, you must visit Mont Saint Michel!!!
Querida Mariela, Muchas gracias por tu amable comentario. Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaron de la experiencia y que toda la visita fue de vuestro agrado. Que os vayais con una buena sensacion de nuestro servicio ofrecido y que os quedeis con buenos recuerdos nos reconforta y nos motiva a seguir. Esperamos volver a verles pronto. Saludos, Extime Travel (antiguamente Paris City vision)
I loved the experience; it's ideal if you don't want to struggle with transfers. Toño was very attentive and kind.
Querido viajero, Muchas gracias por su amable comentario. Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaste de la experiencia y de todos los servicios proporcionados, especialmente del trato del guia. Esperamos volver a verte pronto. Saludos, Extime Travel (antiguamente Paris City Vision)
