Excursion d'une journée au Mont Saint Michel au départ de Bayeux
Description
Découvrez 13 siècles d'histoire avec nos guides expérimentés. Sur la liste du patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO depuis 1979, le Mont-Saint-Michel est un incroyable chef-d'œuvre d'architecture entouré du magnifique paysage marin de l'une des plus grandes baies d'Europe. Votre Guide vous présentera tout d'abord le village de l'île, où des boutiques et des restaurants existent depuis 1000 ans. Ensuite, vous monterez au sommet du rocher où vous visiterez les différentes salles de l'abbaye avec votre Guide et vous aurez la chance de comprendre ce qu'était la vie d'un moine dans la "Cité des livres", à travers différentes guerres au cours des siècles. Aussi, votre Guide vous expliquera la lenteur de la construction de l'abbaye, de son époque préromane à la révolution Française, et l'utilisation des différentes salles de l'abbaye. Après la visite de l'abbaye, vous aurez du temps libre pour déjeuner et explorer un peu plus l'île par vous-même, avant de retourner à Bayeux.
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Nous roulerons d'abord 1h30 jusqu'au Mont-Saint-Michel. Le Mont Saint Michel est le site le plus visité de Normandie et l'un des sites les plus visités de France. La première construction sur le rocher a été construite en 708. Quelques décennies plus tard, elle est devenue un lieu de pèlerinage majeur pour tous les chrétiens du monde. Grâce au travail de la communauté religieuse du Mont, le site est considéré comme une référence intellectuelle en Europe où des milliers de livres, manuscrits et chartes ont été rédigés. Au XIXe siècle, l'importance du Mont Saint Michel décline et il devient une prison après la Révolution française en 1789. De 1793 à 1863, le site a la plus mauvaise réputation et est surnommé la Bastille des mers… L'édifice souffre de le manque d'entretien pendant cette période et a presque disparu après que les Français ont cessé de l'utiliser comme prison. Heureusement, il a été sauvé de la destruction et de nombreux architectes l'ont rénové depuis lors jusqu'à nos jours. Après la visite, nous retournerons à Bayeux en 1h30.
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Informations importantes
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Condition physique moyenne requise
Avis(79)
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
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
