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Mont Saint Michel Day Trip from Paris: Explore Normandy's UNESCO Site with English Guide
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Embark on a day trip from Paris to Mont Saint Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the picturesque island, visit the Abbey, and wander the charming streets with an expert English guide.
Duration:
14 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel - 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
- Mont-Saint-Michel - 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.
What's Included
- Return transport in a private air-conditioned coach
- English-speaking guide to accompany you from Paris
- Self-guided audio app for the Abbey of Mont Saint Michel
- Free time to explore the town of Mont Saint Michel
- Entrance ticket to Mont Saint Michel’s Abbey
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a day trip from Paris to the charming island of Mont-Saint-Michel, situated on the Normandy coast. An expert guide will provide you with an initial overview, after which you’ll have the freedom to explore this UNESCO World Heritage site on your own. The admission ticket for an audio-guided tour of the Mont Saint Michel’s Abbey is included. Alternatively, feel free to spend your time roaming the quaint, hilly streets. Comfortable, private and air-conditioned transportation from Paris is provided.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women to enter to the Abbey
- We strongly recommend all clients who are traveling with infants to bring their own infant or child seat. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure the safety of their child.
- 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.
Location
Église Notre-Dame de Compassion
Place du Général Kœnig
The meeting point is located in front of the Church Notre-Dame de Compassion (Place du Général Kœnig, 75017 Paris).
The City Wonders representative, dressed in blue and holding a City Wonders sign, will be standing in the middle of the Place du Général Koening, in front of the Church.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Lourdes_p
Jul 30, 2024
Amazing - Getting to see and know about Le Mont Saint Michel. Couldn’t believe I was able to walk up 350 steps non stop easily. Was so fortunate to attend part of the Holy Mass with Monks Choir.
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Lori_s
Jul 29, 2024
Mount St Michel day trip - Deppal did a wonderful job or guiding our group. She kept us informed of the itinerary and gave great information about Mont Michel and Joan of Arc and the Eiffel tower.
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Debashis_c
Jul 27, 2024
Excellent Day Out from Paris. - The trip was excellent and for those who really don't want to take the hassle of 8 hours of driving for a day trip to St. Michel this trip is the best. It was very comfortable and the trip was very tireless due to the excellent company of two guides Mr. Saeed Daneshmandi from Iran and Ms. Ridhimma Rehrotra from India. Danesh gave an excellent overview of the French history and significance of Mt. St. Michel along with associated myths and folklores and Ridhhima took care for the requirements of all the passengers. Last but not the least I would mention about the lady driver she was simply excellent..such smooth driving without any hassle. This is a value for money trip highly recommended.
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David_r
Jul 27, 2024
Great experience - Saaed, our tour guide through City Wonders,, was great! Fluent English and French and made many great suggestions for after the tour
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Israelp111
Jul 25, 2024
En Michel - Our Saeed Guide excellent all the time in terms of place and cultural information always attentive to our needs. The walk made me a little short for what you can do on site but that's no less attractive
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Glamcountrylife
Jul 24, 2024
The perfect day trip from Paris! - Such a great trip! They took care of everything. Our tour guide Saeed and our driver were wonderful! I booked the trip as a solo female traveler. I just wanted to get out of Paris for the day, and I had been dying to see Mont Saint Michel. I thought about just using public transportation, but I am so glad I didn’t. City wonders took the stress out of everything. Super easy to book, excellent value, great guides. I would recommend this to anyone!
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Emelia
Jul 24, 2024
Amazing tour of Le Mont Saint Michelle - This tour from Paris to Le Mont Saint Michelle was amazing. Our tour guides Saeed and Asma did a great job. Saeed gave us the history behind LMSM in the context of French history; however he didn’t talk all the way to LMSM and gave us time to enjoy the scenery. Our bus drivers also did an amazing job keeping us on time.
We did make a stop at a convenience store to use facilities and get coffee. In hindsight, we should have bought a sandwich for lunch at the gardens of St Michelle as restaurants are crowded and they take time to serve you.
You will love the experience.
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Heidi_f
Jul 23, 2024
Great tour - Very nice day trip from Paris! Our guides did a super job. I can not remember their names, but it was two women, the one with long dark hair and the other with dark skin and short hair. I visited July 22nd with 2 teenagers, my 23 year old daughter, 21 year old son, and husband. Everyone said it was worth it! I would recommend staying the night if possible to avoid the crowds.
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Daledaniel_e
Jul 29, 2024
Just ok ride to Mont St Michel, God guides - The bus ride to and from Paris was just ok. Seats were not too comfortable for the long ride for us (a couple of big boys). Both our guides were informative and pleasant. They gave us good tips on what to avoid in Mont St Michel.
Mont St Michel itself was a very nice visit. too many people that time, but still ok., felt like you were walking in a Harry Potter or Game of Thrones set.
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Sharon_p
Aug 2, 2024
Paying for transportation - Mont St Michelle was amazing!!! Basically, you’re paying for a bus ride there. Tour guides were friendly and gave basic information and history about the area on the bus on the way and on the way back. The guide led us to the area where your pass is scanned and we did not see them again until on the bus to return to Paris. Information provided during the tour was via an app, which was previously downloaded. I did see other tour groups going through with guides proving other information. I would not recommend for this particular tour.
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