Ganztägige Tour zum Mont Saint-Michel ab Bayeux
Beschreibung
Entdecken Sie 13 Jahrhunderte Geschichte mit unseren erfahrenen Führern. Der Mont-Saint-Michel, der seit 1979 auf der Liste des UNESCO-Weltkulturerbes steht, ist ein unglaubliches architektonisches Meisterwerk, umgeben von der wunderschönen Meereslandschaft einer der größten Buchten Europas. Ihr Reiseleiter wird Ihnen zunächst das Dorf auf der Insel vorstellen, in dem es schon seit 1000 Jahren Geschäfte und Restaurants gibt. Anschließend steigen Sie auf die Spitze des Felsens hinauf, wo Sie gemeinsam mit Ihrem Führer die verschiedenen Räume der Abtei besichtigen und die Gelegenheit haben, einen Einblick in das Leben eines Mönchs in der „Stadt der Bücher“ zu gewinnen – trotz der verschiedenen Kriege, die im Laufe der Jahrhunderte dort tobten. Außerdem wird Ihnen Ihr Führer die langwierige Entstehungsgeschichte der Abtei – von der vorromanischen Zeit bis zur Französischen Revolution – sowie die Nutzung der verschiedenen Räume der Abtei erläutern. Nach der Besichtigung der Abtei haben Sie etwas Freizeit zum Mittagessen und um die Insel noch ein wenig auf eigene Faust zu erkunden, bevor es zurück nach Bayeux geht.
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Reiseverlauf
Zunächst fahren wir 1,5 Stunden zum Mont-Saint-Michel. Der Mont Saint-Michel ist die meistbesuchte Sehenswürdigkeit in der Normandie und eine der meistbesuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten in Frankreich. Das erste Bauwerk auf dem Felsen wurde im Jahr 708 errichtet. Einige Jahrzehnte später entwickelte es sich zu einem bedeutenden Wallfahrtsort für alle Christen weltweit. Dank der Arbeit der Ordensgemeinschaft auf dem Mont galt der Ort als intellektuelle Hochburg in Europa, an der Tausende von Büchern, Manuskripten und Urkunden verfasst wurden. Im 19. Jahrhundert verlor der Mont Saint-Michel zunehmend an Bedeutung und wurde nach der Französischen Revolution im Jahr 1789 zu einem Gefängnis. Von 1793 bis 1863 hatte der Ort den schlechtesten Ruf und wurde als „Bastille der Meere“ bezeichnet… Das Gebäude litt in dieser Zeit unter mangelnder Instandhaltung und wäre beinahe verschwunden, nachdem die Franzosen es nicht mehr als Gefängnis nutzten. Glücklicherweise blieb es von der Zerstörung verschont, und viele Architekten haben es seitdem bis heute renoviert. Nach dem Besuch fahren wir in etwa 1,5 Stunden zurück nach Bayeux.
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Wichtige Informationen
- In der Umgebung sind öffentliche Verkehrsmittel verfügbar.
- Reisende sollten mindestens eine gute Fitness haben.
Bewertungen(80)
Sophie was a wonderful guide. Gave us a great deal of detail and history and there was enough time to explore and rest or have free time. Picked us up right outside out hotel and it was a beautiful drive there. A lot of the visit was not what I expected and I likely should have checked for holidays but it was extremely busy. So many people visiting and such narrow walkways. It was exceedingly touristy inside with souvenirs and ice cream every few feet. If you arrive expecting epic congestion you’ll be fine. You can also just admire it from the outside. Many do.
Great experience, Anna is a wonderful guide. She made it engaging for our whole family. The location is spectacular to see in person.
Very convenient pick up from a central location in Bayeux near our hotel. It was a small group tour so it was able to be customized. Our guide was terrific in terms of history/background but also very practical in suggestions in terms of getting through the crowds.
Anna was a wonderful tour guide. The pick up and travel was so easy and comfortable. It was really helpful to have a guide to get to mont st Michel but also to have a tour of the abbey because there aren't signs that tell you the history. The tour consists of a guided tour through the abbey for about 2.5h and then 2.5h for lunch, souvenir shopping and walking back to the car. Great experience!
Val was a great tour guide and had a wealth of knowledge about the abbey and construction techniques over the years. We highly recommend this tour!
Suffice it to say that it was 104 degrees the day we took this tour and we're in our 70's - so it was very hard. Of course, the weather is not the guide's fault. Michael was very good, friendly and spoke good English as he gave us some history of MSM on the way. The van was OK, but the AC wasn't as good as some vans and, of course, those stuck in the third seat can't see as well. Nonetheless, there were 8 of us on the tour, including one lady who walked with a cane and immediately realized she wasn't cut out for the hike up the hill to the abbey. I'm glad we chose this tour instead of trying to tour the abbey ourselves because there is so much to see and learn that it would have been impossible without a guide. Michael seemed to know all the facts and was patient and encouraging of us as we climbed the 300 steps. I was sorry, though, that we only had one hour to eat lunch and visit any shops in town after the tour. Then we had to hurry back to the shuttle stop (1/4 mile, no shade, full heat) and wait in the long line (30 min.) to return to our van in the parking lot. The drive back to Bayeux was a bit hair-raising. I couldn't see the speedometer, but we were definitely passing every car on the road. As a result, we got back 30 minutes early, feeling like we could have used that 30 minutes to look around the shops in MSM a little more. Nevertheless, it was a good tour. Just be aware that you must be in good shape to do it.
Our tour to Mont Saint Michel was perfect. Anna picked us up at our hotel in Bayeux, and the day was just right for us. Her driving was excellent, and she made sure to get us to the right place for the shuttle. With some walking issues, we were pleased to be able to do and see a lot without difficulty. It was a beautiful experience.
We went with Yanick from HQ tours and he was wonderful. The tour was very informative and it was nice to have a guide in the city with you and going through the Abbey.
Great tour with our guide Val. He was very knowledgeable about the abbey and how the architecture evolved through the centuries. We arrived early enough before the crowds and made our way to the top with great views. Highly recommend!
Thank you Elizabeth for the recommendation! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed exploring the abbey with Valentin. Sharing the fascinating history behind Mont Saint-Michel while making the most of a quieter visit is exactly the experience we aim to provide. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again on a future adventure! Pierre HQ Company Tour
Had a great day exploring Mont St Michele with our guide Michael. I rarrr erly ever do yours, as I like to explore myself. However it was so nice to have a person as knowledgeable as Michael who you could ask questions and he knew the answers. It saved a lot of time searching on my phone for answers and was much more personalized.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted that Michael's knowledge and personalized approach added so much value to your visit. It's nice to hear that even as someone who usually prefers independent travel, you found the tour worthwhile. We hope to welcome you back to Normandy again soon! Pierre HQ Company Tour
