Guided tour of Mont Saint Michel
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Highlights
Experience an exceptional day at Mont-Saint-Michel in the company of a professional guide. Discover the history and the riches of this "Wonder of the West" through the enthusiastic commentary of our guide.
Welcomed by our guide and the driver, you'll board our air-conditioned coach from the city center of Paris, for a scheduled departure at 7:15 am. The journey will take about 4 hours, giving you time to admire the beautiful landscapes of the French countryside paraded before your eyes. The trip will be enlivened by occasional presentations by the guide on the day's events and Mont-Saint-Michel. You'll be able to take a break during an en-route stop of around twenty minutes.
You'll arrive at your destination at around 11:45 am. You'll then board a shuttle bus taking you right to the edge of the village of Mont-Saint-Michel. You can enjoy free time to eat or shop in the many stores on the mont.
Our guide will explain how this emblematic French site has been placed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Our guide will present the island's attractions as you climb the Grande Rue leading up to the top of the Mont. He will take you to the magnificent Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel, where you'll receive a guided tour of this flagship monument. A masterpiece of Gothic architecture dedicated to the Archangel Saint Michel, this Benedictine abbey is uniquely beautiful, just like its superb cloisters with their peaceful atmosphere. Its dark corridors contrast with the incredible light illuminating its newly remodeled central garden. Our guide will take you through the various rooms of the abbey, spread over three floors, explaining the daily life of the monks and the history of the building. You'll see the cellar where the provisions were stored, admire the majestic chimneys of the Salle des hôtes (visitors' dining room), and tour the immense refectory where the monks shared their meals. After a one-hour visit to the abbey, our guide will lead you outside, where you'll have a chance to admire the exceptional view across the bay afforded by your vantage point at the top of this great rocky peak.
After one last commentary, our guide will give you some free time to wander through this authentic village. You'll be amazed by the charming view of Mont-Saint-Michel emerging from above the historic traffic-free streets. The ramparts of this magnificent fortress will provide you with a fantastic panorama of the sea. During your walk, you can also stop off in souvenir shops or taste specialties such as the famous Breton crêpe pancake or biscuits from Mère Poulard.
With these images fresh in your mind, you'll meet up again with your guide for a 4:30 pm departure for Paris. The scheduled time of arrival back at our Paris office is around 9:45 pm, depending on traffic conditions.
What is included?
- Pick up from your place of residence (according to the option chosen)
- Services of a tour guide
- Admission to the abbey
- Transport to and from Paris by air-conditioned coach
What is there to know?
- Please note that if you choose to be picked up at your place of residence, this will be in central Paris (zip code 75).
- The meeting with our PARIScityVISION representative takes place outside the hotel
- Those with reduced mobility should note that the climb up to the abbey can be tiring
- Comfortable shoes and warm clothing are recommended in Winter
- Free time to admire the superb view of the bay and stroll through the picturesque streets
- Guided tour of the Abbey with its magnificent cloisters
- Take a walk around the village of Mont-Saint-Michel
On-site visit duration: 4h30
Meeting point
Hotel Pullman Tour Eiffel (meet our PARISCITYVISION representative outside the hotel)
18 Avenue De Suffren, entrance at 22 Rue Jean Rey, 75015 Paris
Meter :
Bir Hakeim M6,
Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel RER
NEW STARTING POINT
From 19 July to 8 September included
26 boulevard Auguste Blanqui
75013 PARIS
Cancellation policies
Free cancellation up to 3 calendar days before departure.
Beyond that period, the following fees apply:
- 2 calendar days prior service: 50% of tour price
- 1 calendar days prior service: 100% of tour price
Description
Transportation from Paris by luxury air-conditioned coach.
Discover Mont Saint Michel with your guide.
Visit of the abbey and free time for shopping.
Take a walk in the village of Mont-Saint-Michel with a Portuguese, Japanese and Chinese guide.
As you travel through Normandy, your guide will recount the rich history of the region marked by invasions, first by the Romans and then by barbarians, only to end up being contested in the Hundred Years War. Then you will visit the famous Abbey and admire the Gothic buildings built on top of each other over the centuries, such as the Cloister and the Monks' canteen. You can finally walk freely on the Mount and let yourself be carried away by the medieval atmosphere of its cobbled alleys to discover the museums and shops where many discounts await you.
Withdraw:
The tour departs from HOTEL PULLMAN PARIS TOUR EIFFEL - 22 Rue Jean Rey 750015 PARIS
Meet our representative holding a Paris City Vision sign outside the hotel.
Check in 30 minutes before departure with a printed copy of your mobile voucher in hand.
Digital and paper vouchers accepted.
Included:
* Round-trip transportation by luxury coach from Paris.
* Entrance ticket to the abbey.
* Service of an authorized guide.
* Take advantage of interesting special offers for museums, shops with "La Mère Poulard", discounted flyers at Mont Saint Michel.
Excluding:
* Transportation to/from central Paris Starting point near the Louvre Museum
* Optional gratuities
* Lunch
We recommend a good pair of flat walking shoes and comfortable clothing according to the season
Available languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese
Departure details
Check-in: 6.45am
Departure: 7.15am
Departure Location: Tour departs from the Hotel Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel, 22 Rue Jean Rey 75015, Paris
Return Details:
Return time: 21:15 (approximately)
Point of arrival: Hotel Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel, 22 Rue Jean Rey 75015, Paris
Tour overview
Departing Paris in the morning, we'll head north through the Normandy region and into Brittany, home to the UNESCO site of Mont Saint Michel. Our first stop will be for lunch at a local restaurant opposite the Abbey. Overlooking the white beaches between the two regions, Mont Saint Michel is a sight to behold. According to legend, the Archangel St. Michael appeared to a local bishop and ordered him to build a chapel atop the 258-foot-high mountain and an abbey soon followed. To accommodate the growing number of pilgrims from all over Europe, it was constantly embellished with new buildings, sometimes built directly on previous extensions.
After the 3-course lunch, we will take a guided tour of the Abbey. Learn about the history of this massive construction and the international influence it has had. Afterwards, you'll have some free time to explore the village at its base. At around 16:30 we will return to Paris and make a stop along the way. The return to the city will be around 21:15.
Tour Languages Schedule:
English and Spanish - Every day
Portuguese - Friday
Italian - Sunday
Japanese - Monday
