Top Things to do in Mont-Saint-Michel
Things to do in Mont-Saint-Michel, Normandy: The Best Walking Tours
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 Mont Saint-Michel Family Walking Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
During your visit at the Mont St Michel, your family will experience a walk with a Private tour guide through the narrow cobblestone streets and along the ramparts of this old village. Mont Saint Michel (Saint Michael's Mount) has been an emblematic place for mankind for more than 1300 years. This granite rocky islet in the middle of one of the most important tides in Europe was designated as a place of prayer after the Archangel Michael's appearance
Inclusions: Local Tour Guide
Exclusions: Food and Drink, Transportation, Gratuities
Reviewed By Stay529096
Valerie was our tour guide. She was able to make this an amazing experience. We and our 10 year old grandson were captured by the stories and facts she told us. This has been history come to life.
2. Mont Saint Michel Full Day Experience from Paris by Private Coach
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
Head to the coast of Normandy to visit Mont-Saint-Michel on this day tour from Paris. You'll receive an orientation from a guide, and then enjoy time to explore the UNESCO World Heritage site independently with an audio guide or by wandering the hilly streets at your leisure. Transportation is by coach from Paris.
Inclusions: Ticket for Mont Saint Michel's Abbey, private air-conditioned coach, English-speaking guide, Small groups of 25 people max
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By marccY4222OI
Do NOT use this agence guides underpaid. Small groups often use illégal guides without licence ! This was reporter to me by respectable official guides .i know personaly. I did ask the official card to the guide at the end of the tour ,she said she forgot it !
3. All Day Trip to Mont Saint-Michel From Paris, Audio guided Tour
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4.4 based on 168 reviews
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. 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. We’ve negotiated preferential offers in several restaurants, as well as discounts in shops and museums. The island is yours to enjoy at your own pace, before you return to Paris by coach.
Inclusions: Round-trip transport from Paris by air-conditioned coach, Audio guide in 10 languages (English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, German, etc), Special offers for museums, Reductions in shops selling "La Mère Poulard", Discount flyers at Mont Saint Michel, Entrance ticket for the Abbey, Service of a multilingual host
Exclusions: Guide, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks
Reviewed By leannem578
***DO NOT USE THIS SERVICE*** TERRIBLE customer service. Have contacted them before the Covid pandemic asking for a refund. Did not receive it. Then Covid hit - asked MANY times via email for a refund. This trip was for 4 adults - for a cost of 476Euros. There have been so many emails - and they keep saying that a refund is in the works. First they said immediately, then they said 6 months. I cannot recommend this tour operator due to this blatant disrespect of their customers. I need these funds back. I was out of work for more than 8 months - and this is really unacceptable.
4. All Day Trip to Mont Saint-Michel From Paris, Guided Tour With Lunch
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4.2 based on 944 reviews
Expand your horizons with a day trip to medieval Mont St Michel, one of France’s most iconic attractions. This magical UNESCO World Heritage island is a step out of the ordinary with its famous gothic abbey and legendary stories. You’ll arrive after a scenic drive from Paris through the landscapes of Normandy, with a guide to brush up on your history. There’ll be plenty of time to explore the island, admire the bay views and do a little shopping, with a delicious lunch included.
Inclusions: Service of a Professional Licensed Guide, Entrance ticket to the Abbey, Return transportation from Paris, 3 Courses Menu (starter + main course + dessert), drinks included, Benefit from attractive special offers to museum, shops with "La Mère Poulard", discount flyers
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off in Paris
Reviewed By leannem578
***DO NOT USE THIS SERVICE*** TERRIBLE customer service. Have contacted them before the Covid pandemic asking for a refund. Did not receive it. Then Covid hit - asked MANY times via email for a refund. This trip was for 4 adults - for a cost of 476Euros. There have been so many emails - and they keep saying that a refund is in the works. First they said immediately, then they said 6 months. I cannot recommend this tour operator due to this blatant disrespect of their customers. I need these funds back. I was out of work for more than 8 months - and this is really unacceptable.
5. 3-Day Mt Saint-Michel & Loire Valley Castles with Optional Pick up
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4.0 based on 20 reviews
Explore Normandy and the châteaux of France’s Loire Valley on this 3-day tour from Paris. Visit famous Mont St-Michel and tour the Abbey with your guide. Travel deep into the château country of the Loire Valley and visit beautiful castles like Château de Chambord and the Château du Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci lived. Hear of the history and heritage of these spectacular mansions during your tours. This easy excursion from Paris is a wonderful way to see more of France. Overnight accommodation and comfortable coach transport are included.
Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Transport in luxury air-conditioned coach, Professional guide, 2 nights accommodation in a 4 star hotel, Meals included : Lunch on the first day, buffet breakfasts, 1 dinner and lunch on the third day, Porterage service on hotel arrival and departure, Entrance ticket for the various monuments., Pick up and drop hotel in Paris ( if option selected)
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drink, unless specified, Lunch on the 2nd day
Reviewed By leannem578
***DO NOT USE THIS SERVICE*** TERRIBLE customer service. Have contacted them before the Covid pandemic asking for a refund. Did not receive it. Then Covid hit - asked MANY times via email for a refund. This trip was for 4 adults - for a cost of 476Euros. There have been so many emails - and they keep saying that a refund is in the works. First they said immediately, then they said 6 months. I cannot recommend this tour operator due to this blatant disrespect of their customers. I need these funds back. I was out of work for more than 8 months - and this is really unacceptable.
6. Private Walking Tour of Mont-St-Michel and Surroundings
On this 3-hour walking tour, soak up the beauty of Mont-St-Michel in a traditional and authentic way with a guide who shares with you the history of this iconic monument and shows you interesting places around the village. You will also explore the areas around the rock island, plus receive insider tips about the area if you plan on spending more days either in Normandy or in Brittany.
Inclusions: Private photographer guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance fees (Abbey), Hotel pickup and drop-off, Parking fee (€11, payable at the time of tour check-in)
7. Mont-Saint-Michel's Calvados Fairytale from Paris
Discover clifftop ruins, rockface Abbeys, and traditional Normandy Calvados, as you explore the stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mont-Saint-Michel. Step back in time to Medieval France, as you wander the incredible seaside Old Town. Get lost in mysterious alleyways, gaze up at soaring church spires, and watch the tide as it bathes the polished beach. Climb the steep stone steps to the magnificent Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey, and admire views of Mont-Saint-Michel Island, as you sip on local apple cider Calvados. Venez Discover brings the best out of each place by meticulously crafting each tour exclusively while taking care of our environment. We aim to bring the love, passion, and interest for our planet in each tour or service provided to you.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation, Calvados Apple Cider Tasting, Private Multilingual Guide, Skip-the-Line Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey Ticket
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By CulturalTraveller19
Myself and my wife had a fantastic time our guide was very knowledgable and accommodating. Although, it was during COVID-19 we felt safe and appreciate the precautions which were taken by Versailles and Venez Discover during our tour.
8. Private Magical Mont Saint Michel Day Trip from Paris with a Local
Want to see more of France on your trip to Paris? Leave the city behind and explore the beautiful Francilien and Normandy countryside. Enjoy on a comfortable ride, with a private car or minivan that will take you to the ancient Mont Saint Michel island. Take in the postcard-like surroundings and listen to stories from your local host. Escape the crowds and visit an unknown eleventh-century church and cemetery. Make your magical day trip even more enchanting by exploring the medieval and narrow alleys of Mont. Take a look at the old buildings perched on the rock, and learn about the history of this special spot. The pièce de résistance of our tour is the Mont Saint Michel Abbey. Walk around this famous landmark and take in its gothic exterior. Then follow your local host to a viewpoint where you can enjoy stunning views over the bay.
Inclusions: Entrance tickets, Private guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Driver
Exclusions: Meals are not included
Reviewed By lauracath88
My college age daughter and I had a great time seeing the sights with Ali in Feb 2020. He took us to spots with beautiful views of the city by night -views we would not have found on our own. Ali was easy to reach to meet up with and was a friendly, helpful guide.
9. Lisieux, D-Day Beaches, Mt. St. Michel & St.Malo, 3-Day Private Tour from Paris
Enjoy this 3-day in the beautiful region of Normandy and visit some of the most historical, memorial, heritage, and religious places. Travel 1hr30 in train and start your trip in the Sanctuary of Lisieux to follow the footsteps of Saint Teresa, continue the second day traveling in a private minivan with an English-speaking guide/driver to the city of Bayeux and admire the 70 meters long middle age Tapestry, Listed “World Heritage” by UNESCO. Continue to the Landing Beaches of Normandy and the American Cemetery. On the third day visit, the Mont Saint Michel classed by UNESCO as a world heritage in 1979 and continue to the walled city of Saint-Malo known as a city of pirates. Finally, take the TGV (Bullet train) from Rennes to Paris and be there in only one and a half hours (instead of 5 HOURS by minibus).
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Assistance at Paris Saint Lazare train station on departure, 2nd class train tickets from Paris to Lisieux, Full day walking tour of Lisieux with special guide, Lunch, dinner and overnight at the HERMITAGE in Lisieux, 2Day tour in a private minibus with an English-speaking guide/driver, starting LISIEUX/ending RENNES, Dinner and overnight in a 3-Star hotel on half board in the Mount Saint Michel area, Entrance fees at the tapestry in Bayeux and at the Mount Saint Michel, TGV bullet train Journey 2nd class from RENNES to PARIS Montparnasse train station , Special prices for groups over 15 people on request
Exclusions: Beverages (Except in LISIEUX – wine during meals), Lunches on day 2 and 3, Tips for the guide / driver
Reviewed By F5148YLjoannes
Our local guide (“small” Lawrence) was kind and knowledgeable, and logistics with her and the tour were seamless. Only recommendation would be to cut the wax museum visit (which comes at the end of the day) because by then, you’ve heard Therese’ story a lot and seen “real” sites so the wax museum seemed superfluous.
10. Private walking tour of Mont Saint Michel with a licensed guide
Visit one of the most spectacular sight in Normandy! The beauty of the architecture, its long history and the movement of the highest tides in continental Europe make this site "must see" in our region. Known as a Marvel of the Western World, the monument and its unique natural setting are also now classified World Heritage sites by UNESCO. Mont Saint Michel is the region's star attraction since pilgrims first flocked here 1000 years ago, it now draws almost three million visitors each year and had only 40 true inhabitants. Fast pass to skip the queues at the Abbey provided by your tour guide.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Private transportation, Lunch
Reviewed By Jack_and_Lola
Six of us were on a cruise that stopped at Le Havre. Two of us had been to Normandy three times previously and four had not visited the area . We had reached out to another tour company, but it could not accommodate us and recommended Lena. It was very fortuitous for us!! After our initial plan proved to be too ambitious, Lena worked with us to select the places our group particularly wanted to visit in the Utah and Omaha beach areas. She picked us up in Le Havre from our cruise ship (her car is quite comfortable for 6 adults). While heading towards Utah Beach, she provided a thorough overview of the German preparations and the Allies' intentions. Our first stop was Ste. Mere Eglise and we worked eastward, stopping at Pointe du Hoc, WN62/1st Infantry Division Monument, the American Cemetery, and for lunch. She provided an operational understanding of events as they unfolded, but also the individual human stories related to these events. She was able to answer all of our questions. All of us learned a great deal. Lena was most informative, an expert on D-Day history, and an excellent story teller, She had illustrative photos and charts that greatly added to our understanding of the events. We hope someday to return to Normandy and complete the British and Canadian sectors. If we do return, we will take another tour with Lena! She returned us to the ship with ample time remaining. We are very glad she could be our guide for the day. It was a memorable and moving day for us all.
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