Semi-Private Mont Saint-Michel Day Trip with Abbey Entry and Cider Tasting

Your tour begins at 6 Avenue de Wagram

Meet your guide near the Arc de Triomphe to board a luxury minibus featuring leather seats and climate control. You will depart the city for a scenic three-hour drive through the French countryside, stopping halfway for a brief coffee break before reaching the Normandy coast.

Explore the village and ramparts of Mont Saint-Michel

Cross the bridge to the tidal island where motor vehicles are prohibited and enter the stone gates of the village. You will walk along the defensive rampart walls and navigate narrow alleys while your guide shares legends of this eighth-century settlement and its role as a coastal fortress.

Discover the Benedictine Abbey

Climb the winding stone streets to the peak of Mont Saint-Michel to enter the historic abbey with your provided audio-guide. You will admire the soaring Gothic choir, the Romanesque nave, and the delicate cloister gardens that have served as a sanctuary for monks for over 1,000 years.

Enjoy free time in the village

Take time to explore the medieval town at your own pace after your abbey visit. You can find a local café for lunch, browse the artisan shops for souvenirs, or capture photos of the granite spires and the vast surrounding bay before meeting back with the group.

Taste traditional Normandy cider

Next, visit a shop to learn about the traditional methods used to create the region’s famous hard apple cider. You will sample several varieties of this crisp, local specialty and have the opportunity to purchase bottles to take home.