Tour di un'intera giornata a Mont Saint Michel da Bayeux
Descrizione
Scopri 13 secoli di storia con le nostre guide esperte. Nella lista dei Patrimoni dell'umanità dell'UNESCO dal 1979, Mont-Saint-Michel è un incredibile capolavoro di architettura circondato dallo splendido paesaggio marino di una delle più grandi baie d'Europa. La tua Guida ti presenterà prima il villaggio sull'isola, dove negozi e ristoranti esistono da 1000 anni. Poi salirai in cima alla roccia dove visiterai le diverse sale dell'abbazia con la tua Guida e avrai la possibilità di capire quale era la vita di un monaco nella "Città dei Libri", attraverso diverse guerre nel corso dei secoli. Inoltre, la tua Guida ti spiegherà la lenta costruzione dell'abbazia, dai suoi tempi preromanici alla rivoluzione Francese, e l'uso delle diverse stanze dell'abbazia. Dopo la visita dell'abbazia, avrete un po 'di tempo libero per il pranzo e per esplorare un po' di più l'isola da soli, prima di tornare a Bayeux.
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
Per prima cosa guideremo per 1h30 fino a Mont-Saint-Michel. Mont Saint Michel è il sito più visitato della Normandia e uno dei siti più visitati della Francia. La prima costruzione sulla roccia fu realizzata nel 708. Pochi decenni dopo, divenne un importante luogo di pellegrinaggio per tutti i cristiani del mondo. Grazie al lavoro della comunità religiosa del Mont, il sito è stato visto come un riferimento intellettuale in Europa dove sono stati scritti migliaia di libri, manoscritti e carte. Nel XIX secolo, l'importanza di Mont Saint Michel era in declino e divenne una prigione dopo la Rivoluzione francese nel 1789. Dal 1793 al 1863, il sito ebbe la peggiore reputazione e fu soprannominato la Bastiglia dei mari... L'edificio soffriva di la mancanza di manutenzione durante quel periodo e quasi scomparve dopo che i francesi smisero di usarlo come prigione. Fortunatamente si salvò dalla distruzione e molti architetti lo ristrutturarono da allora fino ai giorni nostri. Dopo la visita, torneremo a Bayeux 1h30.
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Recensioni(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
