Why choose this Caen tour ?
Discover one of France’s most stunning attractions during this 10-hour, full-day tour of Mont-Saint-Michel. The UNESO World Heritage Site draws millions of visitors every year for its coastal, Gothic splendor. On this private tour, meet your guide in the city of Caen in the morning, after taking a train from Paris. Following breakfast and a brief tour of Caen, hop in a private minivan and make your way to Mont-Saint-Michel. After the tour, enjoy some calvados and sausage in a village nearby before taking an evening train back to Paris.
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What makes Private Full-Day Tour of Mont-Saint-Michel from Caen a unique experience ?
I will meet you at 9 AM at your place in Caen or Bayeux and drive you all the way to the Marvel.
On the way to Mt St-Michel (or on the way back according to the weather) we’ll see the beauty of the Emerald Coast and I will tell you all the history of the Mont, its well kept secrets and forbidden stories.
At around 10AM we will arrive there and start our tour.
The tour will lead us to visit and explore the Abbey, the Church, the Monastery.
You will learn about the pilgrims and the history of France throughout the centuries.
After a complete tour of the Mont you’ll enjoy the world famous omelette of the Mere Poulard.
After the Mont St Michel, I will drive you to Avranches to see the ancient manuscripts made by the monks from Medieval Times to the French Revolution.
There I will also show you the relic of Aubert, the founder of the Mont 1300 years ago.
Then let’s go to Villedieu Les Poeles see how church bells are made in a unique factory keeping this medieval tradition.
Back by 6-7PM
See the oldest building of the Mont St Michel at low tide, the Aubert chapel built around 711CE
Learn about the medieval manuscripts of the Mont St Michel.
These books displayed are over 1000 years old.
Learn about how the monks worked at the Mont St Michel Abbey.
Learn about church bell making, a tradition passing generation from generation for centuries.
You’ll learn everything about how church bells are made, and if you’re lucky you’ll even see one being casted.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please specify any dietary requirements at time of booking
- Price is per car with a maximum of 6 people per booking
- Tour Guide and Driver will wear a mask and/or a safety shield and virus safety shield is installed in the Van
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Private Full-Day Tour of Mont-Saint-Michel from Caen
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Pickup included
- Professional art historian guide
- Local taxes
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Not Included
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Train tickets
- Lunch
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Normandytour.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Paris.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 4 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
