Mont Saint Michel Day Trip from Paris with English Speaking Guide
- 14 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Head to the coast of Normandy to discover the magical island of Mont-Saint-Michel on this full-day trip from Paris. Rising dramatically from the sea, this UNESCO World Heritage site feels like stepping into a fairytale. After an introduction from your expert guide, enjoy free time to explore the island at your own pace. Your visit includes admission to the famous Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey, where you can discover the remarkable medieval monument with a self-guided audio tour. Wander through centuries-old halls and terraces before heading back down to explore the island’s winding streets, lined with historic stone houses, shops, and cafés. Relax on the journey with round-trip transportation by private air-conditioned coach from Paris.
Inclusions
What's included
- Self-guided audio app for Mont Saint-Michel Abbey (EN, FR, IT, ES, JP, KO, PT, DE, RU, ZH)
- Free time to explore Mont Saint-Michel Island at your own pace
- Round-trip transport from Paris in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach
- English-speaking tour leader accompanying you throughout the day
- Entry ticket to Mont Saint-Michel Abbey
What's not
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary
This tour transports you from Paris to the magical abbey-crowned island of Mont Saint-Michel, one of the most iconic sights in all of France, aboard a private bus. Offering you a hassle-free way to explore the island with plenty of free time ensuring you do not have to adhere to a rigid sightseeing schedule. As you approach the Mount Saint-Michel, your guide will provide insight on the UNESCO-listed island. Listen to interesting anecdotes about the history of the abbey, whilst admiring the views of the island and the surrounding region of Normandy Mont Saint-Michel began humbly enough in the eighth century, when – citing orders from Archangel Michael himself – a bishop built a church on this small and secluded rock island, which later expanded during the medieval era, attracting an increasingly large number of pilgrims.
You can then choose from some of the many options for lunch, ranging from dining rooms serving rustic meat-focused fare to sophisticated restaurants with bay-view terraces specializing in seafood. Alternatively, you can stop by one of Mont Saint-Michel’s crêperies and feast on galettes (buckwheat pancakes) paired with Normandy cider, for a more casual and characteristically Breton feed. In the late afternoon, re-board the bus for the return journey to Paris, which will see passengers back in the City of Lights well in advance of bedtime.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5If you’re reading this, book this trip!
One of our Paris trip highlights!!! Worth every penny: the bus was clean and we didn’t have to worry about figuring out travel plans and the guide was awesome! Dee was so fun and energetic, the perfect tour guide!!! We ate at all her recommendations for lunch and were BLOWN AWAY — you need to have the famous omelette at La Mere Poulard! Mont Saint Michel is out of a storybook and we could’ve spent an entire day there. If you’re reading this, book the trip!!!!!
5Nice tour
Totally, the tour was mild and good mood and there wasn't any big trouble. The guide Rodorfo was a nice tour guide who I've ever met. He told us not only about the information for tour, but also the behind history and some tips like his favorite restaurant and the french songs he loved.
5Must go!
The mont saint Michel is awesome. A great trip. roldofo was full of facts and interesting things to tell us. He made the bus ride seem shorter
5This tour was run very...
This tour was run very well and Dee did a great job of sharing information and tips on the bus on the way too and from. The travel time is long, but I felt that the amount of time we had at Mont St Michel was just right. We were able to tour the Abby, get a nice lunch, and go through the shops in the time given.
4Unforgettable
Aside from the crowd of people, it was lovely.
5Worth the day away.
We had a wounderful day outside of paris. Our meet up was seemless. The day was well paced and had comfort stops on both the way there and back. Dee way an amazing tour guide. She was very friendly and informative! Dee also made very clear what the different options were both too the island and on the island and how they effect our time frames. Definitely recommend
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet at Place du Général Kœnig, 75017 Paris beside the church at the intersection of the boulevard d'Aurelle de Paladines and the Avenue de la Porte des Ternes. The City Wonders representative (holding a City Wonders sign) will be standing on the right side when facing the Church.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 50 travellers
- Operated by
- City Wonders Ltd
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Clients traveling with young children whose security cannot be ensured by a seat belt shall bring their own child restraint system to ensure the safety of their child. Please note that our coaches aren’t equipped with ISOFIX anchor points and have limited availability for 3-point seat belts. By booking this tour, parents/guardians acknowledge these requirements and accept responsibility for ensuring their children are properly restrained
- Please note there is a free shuttle between the Mont St Michel coach parking and the town. In Spring and Summer, you may be required to wait due to the popularity of the site. Walking from the parking to the Mont St Michel (or vice versa) takes 40 minutes.
- Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women to enter to the Abbey
- Please note that your self-guiding app should be download on your smartphone prior to tour. Credentials and download instructions will be provided on your voucher upon booking. Once downloaded, the app can be used offline. Please ensure that you bring earphones and have enough battery on your phone to enjoy all the content of the self-guided app once inside the Abbey of Mont Saint Michel.
- Regular comfort stops are included during the journey to and from the destination, with access to restrooms and the opportunity to purchase refreshments.
How it compares in Paris
- Its from-price is 79% below the median of the 524 day trips we list in Paris.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 3 of 524.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Paris
Paris pairs grand boulevards and riverside monuments with café terraces, art collections of global stature and neighbourhoods that feel like villages.
The Seine runs through the heart of the city, past the Île de la Cité with Notre-Dame and the Sainte-Chapelle, the long façade of the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay in its former railway station. Downriver, the Eiffel Tower rises over the Champ de Mars, and the Arc de Triomphe crowns the Champs-Élysées.
Top-ranked sights in Paris: Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower, 4th Arrondissement.
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