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 learn more
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
  • Free time to explore the town of Mont Saint Michel
  • An audio guide for Mont Saint-Michel Abbey Visit
  • 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.

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Holly_b
Apr 2, 2024
Magnificent. - Mont St Michel is a unique, beautiful place I have always wanted to visit. James and Ifi shared knowledge about the history of the area, restaurant recommendations and made entry to the busy tourist attraction easy. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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Elainehall
Mar 31, 2024
Great trip - Ash and Babe was very informative. We had a great time on our trip to Mont St. Michel. Ash had some great food recommendations for us as well.
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Kira_h
Mar 31, 2024
Thank You Saheed and Daniel!! - First, I would love to say that this was a beyond amazing tour with Saheed and Daniel! They did a fantastic job. I looked at a few of the recent reviews and wanted to clarify some of the minimal star reviews, because I truly don't think they are warranted, especially since people noted that they were frustrated with Viator and not actually City Wonders, which is what you are actually reviewing. What I learned in many of the tours I completed in Paris in March 2024 is that Paris is gearing up for the Olympic Games this coming summer and as such, and the Paris as a whole (including the various sights) are going through refurbishment, renovation, adjustment of hours, and sometimes even just closures. This particular tour was set to meet somewhere else; however, due to preparations for the Olympic Games, the departure location/meeting point was changed - which is not a problem. Obviously, I booked through Viator and experienced no issues with the booking process. City Wonders sent me an email through Viator and to my email (WELL IN ADVANCE) that the departure point changed. I would find it very hard to believe that City Wonders was selective when they sent the emails about the changes. As a matter of clarification, I received a total of two emails about this change. I just wanted to primarily note that because it seems like it might be a personal issue that was overlooked and not a problem that should be attributed to Viator or City Wonders. Interestingly, I nearly cancelled this tour because I was so annoyed and angered by the Normandy tour I completed with Saam and Effie just two days before, who were less than considerate guides. Ironically, several people in our Normandy tour also booked the Mont St. Michel tour and we agreed that if Saam and Effie were giving the tour on the same bus, we would not get on. I am SO HAPPY that I did not cancel because Daniel and Saheed were AMAZING. Very funny, courteous, laid back, and really cared that people had a wonderful experience. Daniel gave the tour on his birthday and Saheed walked through the bus during the last hour to make sure everyone had a great time and to offer tips and tricks for food and sights to see after learning everyone's personal interests. This was awesome. The ride to MSM is four hours there and four hours back. Daniel and Saheed told a few stories in about 20-30 minute intervals and then gave people time to relax, talk, read, listen to music, etc, which was wonderful - and unlike what was done on the Normandy bus with Saam and Effie, who EACH talked for about two hours straight. One thing I wanted to note is that MSM is beautiful, but if you are not in a bit of shape or capable of walking up NUMEROUS stairs, this might not be the tour for you. We lost a few people due to the intense incline, but Saheed and Daniel waited at the top to hand out audio equipment, and it took some people longer than others - which is fine. Others opted not even to attempt it, because it is definitely a haul. Overall, this tour was amazing, and I think Saheed and Daniel are so awesome and made this truly an amazing experience.
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Angelica_g
Mar 31, 2024
Great tour - We enjoyed the tour, Mont St-Michel is spectacular. The tour was well organized, right on schedule and the guides were very knowledgeable. They kept everyone informed of the itinerary and schedules and shared a lot of good information about the visit.
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Stefania_v
Mar 30, 2024
Excellent trip! - It was a beautiful trip! A unique experience! Said and Ash, our guides were very good and helpful with people in need! Would totally recommend.
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Shannon_c
Mar 29, 2024
Amazing - Daniel and Saheed our guides were amazing! This was an experience of a lifetime! The views were right out of a Disney movie!
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Jane_h
Mar 30, 2024
Rocky start but all went well - The meeting point for our tour was changed at the last minute without adequate notification so we (and several others) showed up at the wrong place and missed our tour bus. I asked to be moved to the following day and this was done without any issues. Saheed was our guide. His English was very good, he was very knowledgeable and helpful
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Cheryl_r
Mar 30, 2024
Lots of stairs and lots of travel, but worth it! - Beautiful place and carrying tour guides. I have asthma and found out too late my inhaler was empty. It’s a LOT of steep stairs to get to the Abbey and not easy on limited lung capacity but the tour guides checked on me regularly and were very encouraging. The day was crazy windy and wet but we had a great time. Be warned its a 4 hour drive here 1 way.
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Hubert_s
Mar 30, 2024
Viator provide wrong meeting location - trip left without us - Disaster booking through Viator. We booked Mont Saint Michel day trip thru Viator. Reservation process itself was fine but all communication from Viator about meet/pick up location was incorrect. On the day of the trip (03/27/24) we arrived early and soon realized bus didn’t show up. There were 4 other parties (14 people in total) who booked with Viator and we all were sent to a wrong location. Bus left without us. After calling City Wonders (actual trip provider) and pleading with them they turned the bus and picked us. Trip turned out being great but experience with Viator was really bad. I recommend you look for alternative booking sites.
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Omkar_g
Mar 29, 2024
Missed tour,Viators fault, no refund yet - I missed the tour because change of meeting point was not communicated. I along with 8-10 people missed the tour because of viators fault. Never recommend to anyone. No further communication on refund.
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