Private Full-Day Tour of Mont-Saint-Michel
1 day
Private
Full Day
Instant confirmation
About this activity
Board an early-morning train from Paris, arrive in the historic city of Caen in Normandy at 8:53am, and find your private guide. From the train station, you’ll embark on a full-day, 10-hour tour of Mont-Saint-Michel and the surrounding sights. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mont-Saint-Michel is one of France’s most-visited landmarks.
Before heading to the coastal landmark, though, you’ll enjoy a breakfast of croissants and coffee with your guide, and a brief walking tour of Caen, which was founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century. After you’ve gone for a wander, hop in your air-conditioned minivan and drive for 90 minutes through the pastoral countryside of Normandy. Before your arrival at Mont-Saint-Michel, you will stop in the nearby town of Avranches, which was once home to Saint Aubert, Bishop of Avranches — the 8th-century founder of Mont-Saint-Michel.
Next, venture across the water to the destination itself. Break for an omelet lunch at La Mère Poulard (for an additional fee) before being led on a comprehensive tour of the Benedictine abbey and its stunning surroundings.
Once you’ve seen the sights, relax with a traditional sausage and calvados snack in a nearby village before heading back to your vehicle. The tour concludes at Caen, when you board your 6:54pm train back to Paris.
Before heading to the coastal landmark, though, you’ll enjoy a breakfast of croissants and coffee with your guide, and a brief walking tour of Caen, which was founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century. After you’ve gone for a wander, hop in your air-conditioned minivan and drive for 90 minutes through the pastoral countryside of Normandy. Before your arrival at Mont-Saint-Michel, you will stop in the nearby town of Avranches, which was once home to Saint Aubert, Bishop of Avranches — the 8th-century founder of Mont-Saint-Michel.
Next, venture across the water to the destination itself. Break for an omelet lunch at La Mère Poulard (for an additional fee) before being led on a comprehensive tour of the Benedictine abbey and its stunning surroundings.
Once you’ve seen the sights, relax with a traditional sausage and calvados snack in a nearby village before heading back to your vehicle. The tour concludes at Caen, when you board your 6:54pm train back to Paris.
Included
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Local taxes
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Professional art historian guide
- Entry/Admission - Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel
- Entry/Admission - La Chapelle-Saint-Aubert
Not included
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Train tickets
- Lunch
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please specify any dietary requirements at time of booking
- Price is per car with a maximum of four people per booking
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
80%
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