Top Things to do in Mont-Saint-Michel
10 Day Trips from in Mont-Saint-Michel That You Shouldn't Miss
This island, with its fast and fickle tides, was a notorious prison during the French Revolution. Today, visitors arrive by choice, seeking to explore the 11th-century abbey, dine in fine restaurants and take in the impressive evening illuminations. Only a narrow causeway built in 1880 links the island to the mainland, although a bridge is due to be completed in 2012.
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1. Private Tour: Full Day Tour of Mont Saint-Michel from St Malo
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy a private tour in a luxury mini-van with your own guide all day to Mont Saint-Michel. Your guide, a specialist of the marvel of Europe, will introduce you to the fantastic history of this wonder. The tour starts from St Malo at 8.30am.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Local taxes, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Professional art historian guide
Exclusions: DVD (available to purchase), Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Food and drinks, unless specified, Lunch
Reviewed By Pathfinder771695
Igor Rosen was an excellent tour guide, informative, engaging, pleasant to be with and full of interesting information. We would highly recommend him!
2. Day Trip to Mont Saint-Michel and Saint-Malo from Rennes with driver-guide
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
On this private tour from Rennes discover Mont Saint-Michel and Saint-Malo. After about an hours drive to Mont Saint-Michel discover the islet, celebrated for its Benedictine abbey, with its small houses and shops on its lowest level. The site is crowned by the abbey’s chudrch, about 240 feet above sea level. Enjoy a private guided tour of the village and the abbey church. Entrance fees to the abbey church are included on the tour. Next stop is Saint-Malo where you will have a guided walking tour to discover the corsair city and its famous privateers. You will then have some free time before the drive back to Rennes.
Inclusions: Transport by private, air-conditioned vehicle, Private tour, Driver/guide, entrance fees to the abbey church Mt St-Michel
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By juan s
Mount St Michel is alwsys beatiful tough mass tourism is an issue. Ms. Belinda, our driver, made a reservation for us in a good restaurant Chez Victor in Cancal. Ms. Belinda, also allows us to change St Malo that we had visited twice by Dol to visit the beatiful gothic cathedral. Of course we recommend this trip.
3. Mont St-Michel Private Day Trip from Paris
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
This private day trip to Mont St-Michel from Paris allows you to visit this UNESCO World Heritage site on the French coast in just one day with worry-free transportation with your own driver. You'll be wowed by the dramatic setting of this island village, which dates back to the year 907 when a chapel was built there, dedicated to Archangel Michael, the prince of angels. Since that time, the rocky island and its hilltop abbey have become one of the top attractions outside of Paris.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By C95BElynnh
Had a wonderful, easy, very pleasant trip into to Paris from CDG. Communication (English) was flawless. Prompt. Clear. Don’t hesitate to book!
4. Mont Saint-Michel EXPRESS (day-trip from Paris by TGV - high speed train)
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
IT IS SAFE TO TRAVEL WITH US - All our services are privatized and without regrouping with unknown visitors coming from outside. - All our tours include a pickup and dropoff at your hotel. - Book now and pay upon arrival. Key points of this tour: 1) travel by speed train TGV 2) More time for visiting - 4 hours to visit by your own. Thanks to complimentary hotel transfer, round-trip train fare, and exclusive ground transportation, your journey to and from the castle is fast, comfortable, and absolutely stress-free. ITINERARY: 06:00 am: Pick-up at your hotel by our driver 07:06 am : departure by train (TGV) to the city of RENNES 09:07 am: meet and greet with your guide/driver and departure to the Mont Saint-Michel 10:30 am: Visit of the Mont Saint-Michel with audio guide 01:15 pm: Back to the train station in Rennes 02:35 pm: departure from Rennes by speed train (TGV) to PARIS 04:36 pm: arrival in Paris and private transfer to your hotel
Inclusions: R/T transfers to/ from the train station from/to your hotel in PARIS, R/T train ticket (High Speed train) to/from RENNES, Driver-Guide assistance all day long, Private transportation by car or minivan, Ticket admission Abbey of the Mont St-Michel, Audio Guide in your own language , All taxes and fees
Exclusions:
Reviewed By O5141HMjonathang
We are travelling from Australia and have previously visited other countries prior to to France which had amazing service and friendlyness. However 5minutes in France we found them to be rude 10minutes in and they were pushing us, 30minutes and pickpocketed. My advice when you get off the train is get back on and try a different country. Try Ireland, England or even Amsterdam. We are counting down the minutes to get out of this thieving, smelly, rude, dirty country Cheers
5. Mont Saint Michel Amazing Day Trip from Paris
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Take this tour and explore the island Le Mont-Saint-Michel(a UNESCO Heritage). The island has fortifications since ancient times and since the 8th century AD has been the seat of the monastery. Between the fifth to the eighth century, Mont Saint-Michel belonged to the territory of Neustria and remained unconquered during the Hundred Years' War and the King Louis XI turned it into a prison. The legend says that the archangel Michael appeared in 708 to Aubert of Avranches, the bishop of Avranches, and instructed him to build a church on the rocky island.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Transport by car or minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By DortB
Stephanie worked with us to set up an itinerary that included what we wanted to see but worked within our time constraints. Stephanie was so knowledgeable and easy to travel with it made for a very enjoyable day. I highly recommend this tour if you’d like a taste of the Loire valley and want a little help to make it happen.
6. Day trip with local driver to Mt Saint-Michel Cancale and Saint-Malo from Rennes
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Discover the Wonder of the West France with a local driver in English, Spanish or Italian. Start the tour in Rennes and visit the Mont Saint-Michel climbing its hundreds of steps to reach the abbey, walk on the fortifications and see the medieval village. After a scenic drive along the bay listed at the UNESCO heritage, you will stop in Cancale...oysters, seafood, galettes, crepes, this tasty town will offer you a large choice for a local lunch. In the afternoon, you will discover the pirate city of Saint-Malo where you could enjoy the beauty of the emerald coast. Your driver will give you all the keys to enjoy the best the place. Saint-Malo is also a nice town for shopping.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch, tickets to abbey church mont saint michel, guided visit
Reviewed By J_SLLin
From the moment our tour guide picked us up at the train station, I knew I would love this tour guide! She is funny, knowledgeable and witty. Every place, every corner we visited that day, she explained in detail with historic stories which were easy to understand and remember. Not only we had a fantastic time in Mont Saint Michel with her, she also took us to a local fish port for fresh oysters. When we got to Saint Malo, we bumped into traffic and had a hard time finding a parking space. She wouldn’t want to waste our time, and showed us a direction for us to begin our walk and then she managed to catch up after finding a parking space. My friend and I actually decided not to have a proper lunch in order to save time, and then in Saint Malo, she told us to wait her for a few minutes in the middle of our walk in the town. She showed up with two packs of tasty local cookies she bought us in a famous local store, and told us” because you saved money for me at lunch”. But we know she didn’t have to, which was sweet! A fantastic tour guide can definitely make your day and make your tour wonderful, and she is the one!!!
7. Private Day Tour of Mont Saint-Michel from Bayeux
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4.9 based on 27 reviews
This private tour from Bayeux takes you to one of the most iconic attractions in France, Mont St-Michel, just off the coast of Normandy. Take a narrated walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Benedictine abbey with your private guide, and enjoy free time to wander the cobblestone village and admire views over the bay. If time allows, you’ll also visit your choice of St-Lô, Balleroy, Avranches, the Abbey of Cerisy or Villedieu-les-Poêles before heading back to Bayeux.
Inclusions: Private tour, Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan (maximum 8 people), Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Guide's lunch (approximately €20), Abbey entrance fees
Reviewed By schulsi
I struggled to find a tour from Bayeux to Omaha Beach at first, as many tour companies are currently not operating (or not operating on weekends). Finally I came across Normandy Sightseeing Tours and I'm very glad I joined their half-day tour to Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach and the American cemetery. Guide Adrien was very knowledgeable and friendly, and conducted the tour in both French and perfect English. We were a small group of just three people, so there was plenty of opportunity to ask questions. We also had a bit of free time to walk around and take pictures in Omaha Beach and the cemetery, which I appreciated.
8. Mont Saint-Michel Day Trip from Bayeux
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4.8 based on 165 reviews
Discover the jewel in Normandy’s crown and one of France’s most iconic landmarks on this Mont Saint-Michel day trip from Bayeux. Take in panoramic views over the Normandy coastline from Mont Saint-Michel’s towering ramparts. Explore the UNESCO-listed Benedictine abbey with your guide and learn of Mont Saint-Michel’s chequered history, during which it has been a monastery, prison and strategic fortification. Enjoy free time to visit the abbey museum at your leisure, then wander round the cobblestone village to admire its traditional granite and timber houses.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only) from Bayeux, Abbey entrance fees
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By schulsi
I struggled to find a tour from Bayeux to Omaha Beach at first, as many tour companies are currently not operating (or not operating on weekends). Finally I came across Normandy Sightseeing Tours and I'm very glad I joined their half-day tour to Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach and the American cemetery. Guide Adrien was very knowledgeable and friendly, and conducted the tour in both French and perfect English. We were a small group of just three people, so there was plenty of opportunity to ask questions. We also had a bit of free time to walk around and take pictures in Omaha Beach and the cemetery, which I appreciated.
9. The legendary Mont-St-Michel including Cancale & St-Malo (TGV Train from Paris)
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4.0 based on 3 reviews
IT IS SAFE TO TRAVEL WITH US - All our services are privatized and without regrouping with unknown visitors coming from outside. - All our tours include a pickup and dropoff at your hotel. - Book now and pay upon arrival. Including : Mont Saint-Michel, Cancale (lunch) and Saint-Malo Avoid the long endless journey by bus for a confortable seat in a speed train (TGV). More time to visit the Mont Saint Michel and more time to discover the area with a nice seafood lunch in Cancale (famous for its oysters). Itinerary 06:00 am: pick-up at your hotel (Paris) and private transfer to the train station 06:58 am: departure by TGV to Rennes (1 hour & half) 08:22 am:arrival in Rennes Visit of the Mont Saint Michel by your own or the assistance of your guide. 12:30 pm: en route to Cancale and lunch (oyster and seafood). 03:00 pm: Visit of Saint-Malo: the corsair city with its ramparts 07:05 pm : departure to Paris by TGV 08:35 pm : arrival to Paris and transfer to your hotel
Inclusions: Private transportation, Lunch, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages
Reviewed By O5141HMjonathang
We are travelling from Australia and have previously visited other countries prior to to France which had amazing service and friendlyness. However 5minutes in France we found them to be rude 10minutes in and they were pushing us, 30minutes and pickpocketed. My advice when you get off the train is get back on and try a different country. Try Ireland, England or even Amsterdam. We are counting down the minutes to get out of this thieving, smelly, rude, dirty country Cheers
10. Mont Saint Michel Round Trip Excursion with Private Chauffeur
Take a day trip and discover Mont-Saint-Michel, the “Wonder of the West” - a beautiful bay and island in Normandy, home of the monastery from which it takes its name. Visit on your own with a private chauffeur.
Inclusions: English speaking driver, Professional and local guide (when selected option), Hotel pickup and drop-off (Paris hotels only), Round-trip private transfer, Transport by private vehicle (air-conditioned car or minivan), Taxes, tolls, parking, Baby/booster seats for free on request, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Entrance fees to the abbey (9 € per adult, free under 18), Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off (outside Paris)
Reviewed By calikid12
Great tour.... Picked us seamlessly at our hotel, grabbed people from one other hotel and headed out. Once there, we were handed off to our guide nice lady whom passed headphones and transponders so we could hear her tour without having to be right next to her. Great idea!!! Since the palace can get packed and noisy. Very informative tour. Tour ended and you were allowed about 90min free time to do whatever before van came back. We used the time to have lunch/breakfast at crepe place very close and very good. Got dropped off at home around 3:30pm.
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