Mont Saint Michel Day Trip from Paris

Free CancellationNew Tour

Visit France's most Picturesque Island and Medieval City

5.00

(7)


14h


Max 50 Guests


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Mont Saint-Michel is a stunning island abbey and one of France’s most iconic landmarks, but planning the trip and navigating its complex history can be challenging. Our guided tour eliminates the hassle with seamless transportation and expert storytelling to bring the site to life. Explore the majestic abbey, learn the secrets of its medieval past, and enjoy the breathtaking views of the surrounding bay with ease.

This full-day tour outside of Paris is an adventure you definitely shouldn't miss. The magical abby-crowned island of Mont Saint-Michel is by far one of the most iconic sites in all of France. Not only will you have a guided tour of the site, but also ample free time to do some exploring on your own as well.

Mont Saint Michel Day Trip Description

This full day adventure includes:

  • Round trip transport in climate controlled bus

  • Admission to Mont Saint ...

Select participants and date

Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance!

Friendly English-speaking guide

Roundtrip transportation

Mont Saint-Michel Abbey

Abbey’s Terraces

Mont Saint-Michel

Group size of 50 people max

Food and beverages

Food and beverages

Hotel pick up and drop off

Food and beverages

Hotel pick up and drop off

Guide gratuities

Meet your guide in Porte Maillot

In the early morning hours, join up with your guide and fellow travelers in central Paris, where a comfortable coach awaits to whisk you west.

Medieval Pilgrimmage Site

In the 8th century, Mont Saint-Michel became a pilgrimage site after Archangel Michael appeared to Saint Aubert, urging him to build a church.

Saint Michel Island

Periodically inaccessible due to high tides, this historic island has long served as a testament to medieval engineering and craftsmanship.

Cloisters of the Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey

During your free time, stroll through peaceful 13th-century walkways, which provide a delightful contrast to the surrounding medieval fortress.

Majestic Views

From Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey, you’ll be treated to panoramic vistas of the vast tidal flats and winding medieval streets of the island.

For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change

You will meet your friendly guide in front of the Church Notre-Dame de Compassion.

Wear comfortable shoes and don't forget a bottle of water and a hat during the summer.

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Long trip worth the drive

Jacob Underwood

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August 26, 2024

Excellent trip, with an excellent guide. It was pouring rain, but still a great trip. Perhaps the rain added to a mood. Saeed was our excellent guide, very knowledgeable and friendly, and a good speaker. Bus seats weren’t very comfortable, for such a long trip, hard to sleep in but all else was a great experience.

Gabriella Ferrebee

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April 09, 2024

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Michael Stevens

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August 29, 2023

We only got 2 hrs there what wasn't enough time to explore the Abbey and to something to eat.

Wonderful Day

Emily Crider

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September 15, 2021

Years ago, I saw a picture of a fairytale-looking castle that was built on an island surrounded by water. After doing some research about France, I discovered that this picturesque island is Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy, France. It is so surreal-looking that the Disney movie Tangled modeled their fictional kingdom off of this real life fairytale castle. Being a four hour drive away from downtown Paris, this is definitely pushing the limits of a Paris “day trip.” But I really wanted to see this mythical looking tidal island in person, so we booked a Mont Saint-Michel day trip with The Tour Guy. The coach bus was really comfortable and made the trip seem short. Our guide did a great job explaining France and Mont Saint-Michel’s history on the bus, and we were very thankful to have transportation provided for us because the island feels like it’s in the middle of nowhere! In the abbey, we had an audio guide that explained the church’s history. Throughout the day we learned that Mont Saint-Michel became a place of worship all the way back in 708 AD! Over the centuries, it withstood several sieges and became a prominent place for religious pilgrimages. The island itself is actually an entire village stacked onto a relatively small area. Like most places in medieval times, the working class occupied the lower areas, the knights lived in the middle, and the church was built all the way at the top. It was amazing getting to wander the narrow streets, stroll through the abbey, and walk on the tidal ground surrounding the island. Walking around the grounds, I felt like we were transported back in time. It was an amazing experience getting to see this magical island – I’m so glad The Tour Guy offers a day trip so that we didn’t have to worry about the details of getting there and could just fully enjoy it!