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Expand your horizons with a day trip to medieval Mont St Michel, one of France’s most iconic attractions. This magical UNESCO World Heritage island is a step out of the ordinary with its famous Gothic abbey and legendary stories. You’ll arrive after a scenic drive from Paris through the landscapes of Normandy, with a guide to brush up on your history. There’ll be plenty of time to explore the island, admire the bay views and do a little shopping. In the winter lunch is included, From April 1st, the lunch won’t be included anymore.
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Duration: 14 hours
Starts: Paris, France
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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Expand your horizons with a day trip to medieval Mont St Michel, one of France’s most iconic attractions. This magical UNESCO World Heritage island is a step out of the ordinary with its famous Gothic abbey and legendary stories. You’ll arrive after a scenic drive from Paris through the landscapes of Normandy, with a guide to brush up on your history. There’ll be plenty of time to explore the island, admire the bay views and do a little shopping. In the winter lunch is included, From April 1st, the lunch won’t be included anymore.
Itinerary
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Pass By: 22 Rue Jean Rey, 75015 Paris, France
If you love captivating French history and wonderful views, this tour is for you!
From central Paris, through the picture-postcard Normandy coast, a long relaxing drive will transport you to a unique UNESCO World Heritage Site – the magical rocky island of Mont St Michel. On the drive through Normandy, your guide will recount the rich history of the region marked by invasions, first by the Romans and then the
Barbarians, only to end up being fought over in the Hundred Years’ War.
Stop At: Baie du Mont St Michel, 50170 Mont-Saint-Michel France
Your time on the island begins with a delicious lunch in a restaurant facing the Mont Saint-Michel.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel, Bp 22 Au sommet du village, 50170 Mont-Saint-Michel France
After lunch, you will tour the famous Abbey and admire the Gothic buildings built one on top of the other over the centuries, such as the Cloister and the Monks’ dining hall.
You can finally stroll freely on the Mount and so let yourself be carried by the medieval atmosphere of its cobbled alleys discovering the museums and shops where many discounts await you ….
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Fortifications du Mont-Saint-Michel, 50170 Mont-Saint-Michel France
Your guide will lead you up narrow paths to the top of the tiny village for incredible Atlantic views, while revealing its fascinating history. Retrace the steps of pilgrims of the Middle Ages to discover the famous Benedictine abbey – legend has it, the Archangel Michael appeared here to the bishop of Avranches. Hear about the extreme tides surrounding the island, giving it a fairytale feel
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France
Complete your day with a drive back through the French countryside. Back to the departure point around 8.45/9PM (approx.)
