Mont Saint Michel Full Day Tour From Bayeux
Embark on a Mont Saint Michel Day Trip and take a journey with us to one of France's most iconic monuments! Mont Saint Michel is an island off the coast of Normandy, in the English Channel, and is one of the best Normandy tours you can choose. It is located about 1 kilometer from the shore and sits in a bay that sees some of the highest tides in Europe. A few years ago, it was linked to the mainland by a bridge that only gets flooded during high tides a few times a year.
The first church was built on the mount in 709 at the request of Archangel Michael. A couple of hundred years later, a small group of Benedictines settled there permanently, and the church was enlarged. The first monastery was carved into the rock in the 11th century and gradually expanded over the following centuries. During medieval times, it quickly became an important destination for pilgrims, much like Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
Completion of the Abbey Took Hundreds of Years. The construction of the abbey as we know it today was completed in the 13th and 14th centuries, and the grand chancel was replaced in the 15th century. These centuries of architectural achievement have left us with a magnificent monument, now referred to as the “Wonder of the Western World.” It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
During your day trip to Mont Saint Michel, our friendly driver and English-speaking guide will take you from Bayeux to Mont Saint Michel, which you will access via a shuttle and the bridge in accordance with local requirements. While on the road, take in the beauty of the Normandy coastline.
Our Mont Saint Michel tour will then lead you to the abbey itself, located at the very top of the mount. The history of its construction will be explained in detail, and while you are there, make sure to snap some pictures of the amazing views of the surrounding bay!
The Mont Saint Michel Is Also a Lively Small Town, Boasting Dozens of Shops, Restaurants, and Museums. After visiting the abbey, our guide will give you free time to explore the town at your own pace and pick up some souvenirs for friends and family. They will also recommend great restaurants for lunch, suitable for all budgets.
If you want to indulge, the Mère Poulard restaurant is probably the most famous on the mount. It gained its reputation thanks to its unique omelette soufflée recipe. It is well worth a visit and a must-try when on a Mont Saint Michel day tour. This tour of Mont Saint Michel departs from a central location in the morning and will drop you off at the same location in the evening.
Vincent T.
Our guide was knowledgeable, personable, and a local, so knowledge of small roads, and history was excellent. We had a good amount of time to see the Cathedral, have lunch, and watch the crowds.
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