What to Expect on this Mont St Michel Tour

The story of how the mount turned into a great place of Christian pilgrimage is a colorful one. Aubert, bishop of the nearby hilltop town of Avranches in the early 8th century, claimed that the Archangel Michael himself pressured him into having a church built atop the island just out to sea. From 966 onwards, the dukes of Normandy, followed by French kings, supported the development of a major Benedictine abbey on the Mont-Saint-Michel.

Your guide-driver will explain the unique geology that formed the base of the village, as well as the unique wetlands that surround it, on your way to Lower Normandy.

Start the day at the Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey

When you arrive at the coast, your guide will assist you in boarding a shuttle for transportation to the Mont, built atop a lone granite rock in the middle of a vast tidal range. You will start a guided tour of the 8th-century abbey, a masterpiece of medieval architecture, that sits perched on the highest point of the island.

Learn about the fascinating history of this sacred monastery, dedicated to the Archangel Saint Michel, and some 1,000 years of religious history at this UNESCO world heritage site. Highlights of the visit include: the Romanesque church, the Gothic “Merveille” (marvel) building with the monk’s cloisters and refectory, the Knights’ Room, the Guest Room, and the Undercroft, as well as various chapels.

Lunch and free time in Mont-Saint-Michel

After a morning exploring the mont’s history, enjoy a lunch break (at your own expense). Your guide will give you plenty of restaurant recommendations – and don’t miss the famously fluffy omelets, they are a local specialty!

After lunch, take your time explore the rock island of Mont Saint Michel at your own pace and take in the extraordinary 360-degree views of the surrounding bay.

Stroll through the steep-sided narrow streets of the town and its defensive ramparts, where you’ll find gift shops and small businesses.

Your guide- driver at your disposal all day and after this unforgettable experience he will drive you back to Paris through the Normandy countryside and coast.