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Head to the coast of Normandy to visit the picturesque island of Mont-Saint-Michel on this day tour from Paris. You’ll receive an orientation from your expert guide, and then enjoy free time to explore the UNESCO World Heritage site independently, visit the Mont Saint Michel’s Abbey on an audio-guided tour (admission ticket is included), or wander the hilly streets at your leisure. Transportation is by private air-conditioned coach from Paris.
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Duration: 14 hours
Starts: Paris, France
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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Head to the coast of Normandy to visit the picturesque island of Mont-Saint-Michel on this day tour from Paris. You’ll receive an orientation from your expert guide, and then enjoy free time to explore the UNESCO World Heritage site independently, visit the Mont Saint Michel’s Abbey on an audio-guided tour (admission ticket is included), or wander the hilly streets at your leisure. Transportation is by private air-conditioned coach from Paris.
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Stop At: Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel, Bp 22 Au sommet du village, 50170 Mont-Saint-Michel France
This tour transports you from Paris to the magical abbey-crowned island of Mont Saint-Michel, one of the most iconic sights in all of France, aboard a private bus. Offering you a hassle-free way to explore the island with plenty of free time ensuring you do not have to adhere to a rigid sightseeing schedule.
As you approach the Mount Saint-Michel, your guide will provide insight on the UNESCO-listed island. Listen to interesting anecdotes about the history of the abbey, whilst admiring the views of the island and the surrounding region of Normandy Mont Saint-Michel began humbly enough in the eighth century, when – citing orders from Archangel Michael himself – a bishop built a church on this small and secluded rock island, which later expanded during the medieval era, attracting an increasingly large number of pilgrims.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mont-Saint-Michel, Mont-Saint-Michel, Manche, Basse-Normandie, Normandy
You can then choose from some of the many options for lunch, ranging from dining rooms serving rustic meat-focused fare to sophisticated restaurants with bay-view terraces specializing in seafood. Alternatively, you can stop by one of Mont Saint-Michel’s crêperies and feast on galettes (buckwheat pancakes) paired with Normandy cider, for a more casual and characteristically Breton feed.
In the late afternoon, re-board the bus for the return journey to Paris, which will see passengers back in the City of Lights well in advance of bedtime.
Duration: 2 hours
