What to do and see in Mont-Saint-Michel, Normandy: The Best Cultural Tours

May 19, 2022 Kaleigh Reichenbach

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 Le Havre

Quai Roger Meunier, 76600 Le Havre, France Normandytour
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In this private 9 hour tour, you will go in a luxury mini-van with your own guide and visit the Mont Saint-Michel. Your guide, a specialist of the marvel of Europe will tell you everything you need to know about to the amazing history of this wonder. The tour starts from Le Havre at 8.30am or anytime that fits you.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Local taxes, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Professional art historian guide, Local 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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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. 2 Day Mont Saint Michel & D-Day Normandy Private Day Tour from Paris

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Visit the Mont Saint Michel UNESCO World Heritage site on Day 1 and explore the D-Day landing beaches of Normandy on Day 2 and gain insight into World War II history on this private day trip from Paris. Travel with a private guide to key WWII battle sites including : Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc, and gain insight into the sacrifices made on both sides. Then, visit the American Cemetery — where a great many soldiers are laid to rest. This tour can be adapted and includes pickup and drop-off at your Paris hotel or apartment.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private guide and guide's hotel, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Clients hotel, Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By tjdotson

My husband and I were on a short trip to Paris for his work. On the day he had mostly off, we had Frederic drive us to Bruges since we had never been to Belgium and the pictures looked amazing. After a very comfortable ride there, Frederic started a walking tour with us in the morning and we quickly realized the pictures did not do this quaint city justice! We felt like Disney had created this perfect little town for people to see. Frederic walked us around before we stopped for lunch together. He was going to leave us to dine alone but we asked him to join us because we enjoyed his company so much and we wanted to hear more about the city. After lunch, he gave us the option of having him continue to walk us around or we could explore on our own. We chose to explore on our own since we felt he had given us such a good overview that morning. We had plans to tour the Chocolate Museum but when we arrived, it was closed due to the time of year. We actually didn't mind much and we just spent the day wandering the beautiful streets around the canals and stopping for hot chocolate and waffles. I would highly suggest a visit to Bruges to feel like you have stepped back in time. Speaking of time, we toured in January and lucked out that it wasn't extremely cold. The crowds were very low so it was easy to wander the streets and sometimes we found ourselves the only ones exploring the small alleyways. I would definitely return to Bruges one day and would highly suggest taking this tour especially if it is your first visit or if you have very limited time in the city.

4. Mont Saint Michel Amazing Day Trip from Paris

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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.

5. Day trip with local driver to Mt Saint-Michel Cancale and Saint-Malo from Rennes

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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!!!

6. Normandy - Mont Saint-Michel Full Day Tour from Bayeux

Place de Québec, 14400 Bayeux, France Ophorus
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Embark on a Mont Saint Michel day tour and take a trip with us to one of France’s most iconic monuments! The Mont Saint Michel is an island off the coast of Normandy, in the English Channel, and is one of the best Normandy tours you can choose. It is located about 1 kilometre from the shore and sits in a bay that sees some of the biggest tides in Europe. During this tour, you will also enjoy some free time for personal discovery. Join our knowledgeable English speaking driver/guide to discover the history and the beauty of one of the first UNESCO World Heritage sites!

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan (maximum of 8 people), Free WiFi access on board, Professional English speaking driver/guide, Bottled water in the vehicles, Visit of the Abbey of Mont Saint-Michel

Exclusions: Gratuities for the guide, Meals and drinks, Personal insurance & expenses

Reviewed By Steaknchip

Used Ophorus to visit Mont st Michel from Bayeux. Booked from web page, very easy booking and turned up very prompt in an executive mini bus. Although looks great not a lot to see at Mont st Michel but was an informative trip from Steve the tour guide.

7. All Day Trip to Mont Saint-Michel From Paris, Audio guided Tour

22 Rue Jean Rey, 75015 Paris, France Paris City Vision
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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.

8. All Day Trip to Mont Saint-Michel From Paris, Guided Tour With Lunch

22 Rue Jean Rey, 75015 Paris, France Paris City Vision
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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.

9. 3-Day Mt Saint-Michel & Loire Valley Castles with Optional Pick up

2 Rue des Pyramides, 75001 Paris, France Paris City Vision
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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.

10. The legendary Mont-St-Michel including Cancale & St-Malo (TGV Train from Paris)

DAY TRIPS FROM PARIS (FRANCE) - CITY TOURS
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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

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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

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