Exclusive Mont Saint-Michel & Bay Tour from Paris by High-Speed Train

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Stop At: Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel, Bp 22 Au sommet du village, 50170 Mont-Saint-Michel France

After a break for lunch (with plenty of recommendations from your guide, for where you can enjoy the local specialty omelets) you’ll head inside the Abbey to soak in the Gothic architecture and its history. Your guide isn’t able to follow you in but they will brief you on the building’s history and what to keep an eye out for before you go inside with your audio guide. Because it was used as a prison after the French Revolution, you can see stark reminders of human captivity like a human-sized “hamster wheel” that was operated by prisoners to haul goods up the hill. Afterward, you might just want to conquer the village yourself.

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Walks of France, 75001 Paris France

Walks of France

Stop At: 50170 Mont Saint-Michel, France

Back in the village, you’ll enjoy a two-hour tour of the Medieval city streets and fortified walls in which your guide will give you the colorful history of this tiny, but strategically-important community. From Irish monks and Bretton bishops to English Barons, French kings, and countless religious pilgrims; seemingly everyone in Western Europe has, at some time or another, wanted a piece of this little rock. Once you head inside the monastery, you’ll understand why.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Baie du Mont St Michel, 50170 Mont-Saint-Michel France

Most visitors never explore the sand here, but you will. Led by a specially-trained naturalist guide, you’ll kick off your shoes and walk out onto the tidal flat to discuss the unique nature and environment surrounding Mont Saint-Michel and even see a bit of the dreaded quicksand that used to trap pilgrims trying to cross the bay. Don’t worry, your guide won’t let you get stuck, but they will show you how to get out of it. This is also where you will get the most stunning views of the village and monastery, so make sure to bring a camera.


Duration: 2 hours

Inclusief
  • High-speed trains and private minibus transfer to and from Mont Saint-Michel
  • Private minibus transport
  • Small Groups of 18 people
  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • Entry/Admission - Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel
Niet inclusief
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Tour Only in English
  • Please note, the order of sites visited will depend on the tides. In cases of unusually high tides, a tour of the bay will not be possible. The tour of the bay will be done barefoot; it is recommended, therefore, that you bring a small towel and a bag or backpack in which to put your shoes during that section of the tour. A jacket is highly recommended, even in the summer.
  • While exploring the bay, guests will, at times be wading through sand, clay, and water, that reaches their ankles. We recommend to bring warm jackets for cold winds in the bay.
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Comfortable walking shoes recommended and warm jackets for strong cold winds in the bay.
  • Please ensure that all members of your party have a valid ID on them on the day of the visit. This is particularly important for guests who have qualified for child reduction.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
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