Mont Saint Michel Full Day Tour from Bayeux
Description
Discover 13 centuries of history with our experienced guides. On the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1979, Mont-Saint-Michel is an incredible master-piece of architecture surrounded by the beautiful seascape of one of the largest bays in Europe. Your guide will first present you the village on the island, where shops and restaurants have existed for 1000 years. Then you will climb to the top of the rock where you will visit the different rooms of the abbey with your guide and you will have the chance to understand what was the life of a monk in the "City of Books", through different wars over centuries. Also, your guide will explain to you the slow construction of the abbey, from its pre-romanesque times to the French revolution, and the use of the different rooms of the abbey. After the visit of the abbey, you will get some free time for lunch and to explore a bit more the island on your own, before heading back to Bayeux.
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We will first drive 1h30 to Mont-Saint-Michel. Mont Saint Michel is the most visited site in Normandy and one of the most visited sites in France. The first construction on the rock was built in 708. A few decades later, it became a major pilgrimage site for all Christians in the world. Thanks to the work of the religious community on the Mont, the site was seen as an intellectual reference in Europe where thousands of books, manuscripts and charters were written. In the 19th century, the importance of Mont Saint Michel was in decline and it became a prison after the French Revolution in 1789. From 1793 until 1863, the site had the worst reputation and was nicknamed the Bastille of the seas… The building suffered from the lack of maintenance during that time and almost disappeared after the French stopped using it as a prison. Fortunately, it was saved from destruction and many architects renovated it from then until present day. After the visit, we will drive back to Bayeux 1h30 .
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(74)
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
Michael was a wealth of knowledge. His passion for the history of Le Mont St Michel as well as Normandy was so evident as he told stories and answered the many questions he was asked. His warm personality made us feel very welcome. I highly recommend taking the tour. If you're able to, request Michael!
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're so pleased that Mickael's passion for Normandy and Mont Saint-Michel helped make your visit memorable. Your recommendation means a great deal to us, and we'll be sure to pass along your nice words. Pierre HQ Company Tour
Michael was the best! Incredibly knowledgeable, pleasant, great driver and indulged every question we had.
Thank you for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed your tour with Michael. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words—he'll be delighted to hear them. We hope to see you again in Normandy! Pierre HQ Company Tour
If you are in Normandy, this is a must see. Going with a guide makes it so much more manageable and informative.
Thank you Marc for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit and found the guided experience both informative and easy to navigate. Normandy has so much history to explore, and we're glad we could help make it a memorable experience. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in the future! Pierre HQ Company Tour
The Abbey was amazing - well worth the trip! My tour guide, Anna, was just wonderful - knowledgeable, personable, with total command of English. The best tour guide I’ve ever had!
Our guide Val was wonderful. He was so knowledgeable not inly about the history of Mt St Michel but of France and the US. It was a most enjoyable tour. We highly recommend this one.
Excellent. The activities, accommodations and the organizes of the tour were outstanding. Would book with them again.
