Day Trip to Mont-Saint-Michel from Paris

Highlights

• Be transported back to medieval times as you stroll through Mont-Saint-Michel
• Climb the ramparts of the medieval city and make your way up to the abbey
• Choose between a guided tour, an audioguide, or just the entrance ticket
• Learn about the Gothic Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey on a guided tour
• Travel in comfort and luxury aboard an air-conditioned coach from Paris

Description

Travel through Normandy on the way to the medieval Mont-St-Michel on a day trip from Paris aboard an air-conditioned bus. Choose to go alone, with a live guide, or with an audioguide. Discover the UNESCO-listed island and its Gothic abbey. Learn of its fascinating history and legendary stories. Depart Paris and travel through the French countryside by an air-conditioned bus to the amazing fortified city of Mont Saint-Michel off the Normandy coast. Sit back and relax and get stunning views of the countryside along the way. Stop for a break at a nearby village dating back to the days of the Normans, and stroll the winding streets and narrow pathways to find the best views of the bay. Continue to the mouth of the Couesnon River, where Mont-Saint-Michel was built on an islet just a few hundred meters from the mainland. Spend the afternoon exploring the remarkable monuments of the walled city, classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO since 1979. Take time to discover the rocky islet at your own pace. Climb along the ramparts to make your way up to the abbey at the top of the town. Visit the Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel with an included entrance ticket. this Benedictine building has played a vital role in the history of the commune and the feudal society it represents. Marvel at this magnificent example of Gothic architecture from the early 13th century. Admire views of the surrounding bay before leaving Mont-Saint-Michel in the late afternoon. Be driven back to the French capital to get dropped off at the starting point.

Includes

Transportation by luxury air-conditioned bus Entrance ticket to the abbey Audioguide with an app to download on your device (if option selected) Live guide (if option selected)

Important Information

• Those with walking difficulties will not be able to reach the abbey as there are many steps along the way • An excellent range of créperie restaurants and shops are available for your convenience after your visit to the abbey
• On September 20 and 21, the Mont Saint Michel Abbey will take part in the European Heritage Days. During these two days, admission to the Abbey will be free of charge and visits will be self-guided.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund