Benedictine Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel Admission
2 hours | Moderate | Must book timed entry ticket online in advance
Where to visit
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Normandy, France
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Mont-Saint-Michel is a tidal island and mainland commune in Normandy. Perched on a rocky islet in the middle of a vast bay, it is crowned by a magnificent medieval Benedictine abbey. The bay experiences some of Europe's most dramatic and powerful tides, transforming the mount from a peninsula to a complete island.
Mont-Saint-Michel is a tidal island and mainland commune in Normandy. Perched on a rocky islet in the middle of a vast bay, it is crowned by a m...
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Guided Walk Across the Bay Mudflats
3 hours | Hard | Highly recommended for safety due to quicksands and high tides
Ramparts and Medieval Village Walk
1.5 hours | Moderate | Free admission to the village and walls
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Good first tap
Walk the narrow medieval cobblestone streets of the ramparts up to the spectacular Gothic abbey perched high above the bay.
Best time
May to September
How to reach
Drive to the designated mainland parking lots (P5-P14), then board the free "Le Passeur" shuttle bus or walk the 2.5 km pedestrian bridge.
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