Mont Saint Michel Day Trip with Abbey Entrance from Paris
Overview
Mont St. Michel, or “The Wonder of the West”, is one of France’s top attractions and the most popular destination in Normandy. Our day-trip transports you to this UNESCO World Heritage Site on a comfortable coach ride from Paris, taking in the landscapes of Normandy along the way. As you approach this unique island, you’ll catch your first glimpse of its famous 10th-century gothic abbey. You’ll have four hours to lunch and explore at your leisure, with your multi-language audio guide if option selected. Wander through the village and its steep streets, visit the abbey with its medieval architecture, hunt out picture-postcard views across the Atlantic, and watch as the tide rises around the island. Don’t forget to taste local, seasonal products in the traditional décor of one of the many eateries. The island is yours to enjoy at your own pace, before you return to Paris by coach.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Round-trip transport from Paris by air-conditioned coach
- Audio guide in 10 languages (if option selected)
- Entrance ticket for the Abbey
- Service of a multilingual host
✗ Not Included
- Guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- No restroom facilities available on the coach
- Wi-Fi not available on the coach
- Headset (if option selected)
Itinerary
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Stop 1
After driving through the amazing French landscape ,you’ll arrive on the Normandy coast relaxed
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Stop 2
Ready to explore the rocky island of Mont St. Michel. Your multilingual host will give you a brochure full of useful information and tips to make the most of your day.
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Stop 3
One of the most important heritage sites in the world, a middle age jewel that went through ages and arrived almost intact to us
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Stop 4
Some of the village’s restaurants close mid-afternoon, so consider eating on the earlier side. Then, why not make your way up to the top of the hill (to work off your lunch!) and visit the Benedictine Abbey? Founded when the Bishop of Avranches saw a vision of Archangel Michael in a dream, this pilgrimage site from the Middle Ages features a copper statue of Michael slaying a dragon, the monk’s refectory, cloisters and ramparts.
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Stop 5
Check out the shops, cafés and museums (with our exclusive discounts) that line the narrow lanes as you stroll back downhill. Look out for observation points where you can observe the tide. During low tide, the island is surrounded by sand, then it’s completely enclosed by water at high tide! At the end of your magical day, you’ll hop back on the coach to return to Paris. Enjoy your independent daytrip from Paris to Mont St. Michel: Relax on a scenic ride through Normandy by luxury coach Discover Mont Saint-Michel at your own pace Visit the UNESCO-listed abbey with your entrance ticket Stroll through the village’s cobbled lanes Enjoy audio commentary on selected points of interest Watch the tide come in and surround the entire island Admire the splendid view of the bay Benefit from attractive special offers to the museum Shop for delicious ""La Mère Poulard""biscuits at a discount"
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Stop 6
Drive through the French countryside before arriving to the French Capital. Once in Paris around 8.45/9PM (aprox.), You will be dropped back at the departure point.
Meeting & End Point
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Meeting Point
Meet a Paris City Vision representative OUTSIDE the Hôtel PULLMAN Paris Tour Eiffel 18 Avenue De Suffren, Entrée au 22 Rue Jean Rey, 75015 Paris
Please come to the meeting point 20 min before departure time.
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End Point
Meet a Paris City Vision representative OUTSIDE the Hôtel PULLMAN Paris Tour Eiffel 18 Avenue De Suffren, Entrée au 22 Rue Jean Rey, 75015 Paris
Please come to the meeting point 20 min before departure time.
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Good to Know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This day trip includes approx. 4 hours at Mont St-Michel; the journey from Paris is between 4 and 5 hours each way
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, including a number of steps and uphill paths to get to the abbey
- Not recommended for anyone with mobility difficulties
- Good walking shoes are recommended
- This tour takes place all year round and in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
- Return back in Paris around 9:15pm
- If option selected, Audio guide available in: French, English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Russian, German, Chinese and korean
- Tour schedule can be modified according to Mont St Michel access
- If the audio-guided option is selected, the recorded commentaries can be downloaded via a web audio app. Please make sure your phone is fully charged and don’t forget your headphones.
- On September 19 and 20, the Mont Saint Michel Abbey will take part in the European Heritage Days. During these two days, admission to the Abbey will be free of charge and visits will be self-guided.
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Special Instructions
Hotel Pullman Tour Eiffel (meeting with our PARISCITYVISION representative outside the hotel)
18 Avenue De Suffren, Entrance at 22 Rue Jean Rey, 75015 Paris
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