Mont Saint Michel Day Trip with Abbey Entrance from Paris
Overview
Available languages
14 hours
Mobile ticket
Mont St. Michel, or “The Wonder of the West”, is one of France’s top attractions and the most popular destination in Normandy. Our day-trip transports you to this UNESCO World Heritage Site on a comfortable coach ride from Paris, taking in the landscapes of Normandy along the way. As you approach this unique island, you’ll catch your first glimpse of its famous 10th-century gothic abbey. You’ll have four hours to lunch and explore at your leisure, with your multi-language audio guide if option selected. Wander through the village and its steep streets, visit the abbey with its medieval architecture, hunt out picture-postcard views across the Atlantic, and watch as the tide rises around the island. Don’t forget to taste local, seasonal products in the traditional décor of one of the many eateries. The island is yours to enjoy at your own pace, before you return to Paris by coach.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This day trip includes approx. 4 hours at Mont St-Michel; the journey from Paris is between 4 and 5 hours each way
A moderate amount of walking is involved, including a number of steps and uphill paths to get to the abbey
Not recommended for anyone with mobility difficulties
Good walking shoes are recommended
This tour takes place all year round and in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
Return back in Paris around 9:15pm
Audio guide available in: French, English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Russian, German, Chinese,and korean
Tour schedule can be modified according to Mont St Michel access
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Round-trip transport from Paris by air-conditioned coach
Audio guide in 10 languages (if option selected)
Entrance ticket for the Abbey
Service of a multilingual host
Guide
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
No restroom facilities available on the coach
Wi-Fi not available on the coach
What To Expect
Normandy
After driving through the amazing French landscape ,you’ll arrive on the Normandy coast relaxed
Baie du Mont St Michel
Ready to explore the rocky island of Mont St. Michel. Your multilingual host will give you a brochure full of useful information and tips to make the most of your day.
Options
Transport and Ticket Only
Audio-guide not included
Audio Guided Tour
Reviews
358 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
No!!! I’m not recording...
Mercedes T,
Sep 24, 2025
- Viator
1.00No!!! I’m not recording because for my experience. I was coming’s a little late on the time. What there’s expecting. They have to understand the person not living here. And they’re didn’t call me.
Beautiful day at the Abbey
Cody J,
Sep 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a great time visiting Mont St. Michel. Our tour guide for the bus was Nina, and she nice and outgoing. The drive to and from the landmark was 6 hours total (broken up by 1 stop each direction), with 4 hours allotted time at the location. At the Mont St. Michel, you are given some direction from the tour guide, but for the majority are on your own. You do not stay with your group, but navigating is simple, and the locals and workers are very helpful. We were blessed that the tour day fell on a heritage day, and our tour was free, although pricing for the tours on any other day seemed very reasonable. We did pay an “extra” small amount to visit certain parts of the Castle not included in the normal daily tours, and it was worth it as well. Although weather was off and on rainy and windy, it seemed to only add to the great experience!
Great Trip But Understand There’s LOTS of Walking
Ted S,
Sep 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Mont St.Michel is stunningly beautiful. Tips for travelers: 1) LOTS of stairs to climb, some quite steep, 2) 4-hour bus trip there, 5-hour return trip (the bus did stop mid-trip each way so there’s a break) 3) we took the nonguide audio only option…worked well.
A very long day but well worth it!
Michael T,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Be prepared for a long day with limited time at St. Michel, which is shortened by every minute you’re stuck in traffic. But we know this going in and this an excursion for those who just want to get a feel for the place … if you want more, make your way on your own or stay overnight. If you are strategic about your visit and tour with a sense of urgency, you will have a great time. Make your way to the Abbey quickly and immediately and you will have ample time to see everything. On your way down, do your souvenir shopping … if indeed you like to look in shops. If you want to eat there, either grab something quick on the way down - if you want to go to a sit-down restaurant, you’ll have to give up on the shopping … there ain’t time to do both. The bus stops on the way there and back for washroom breaks and snacks, so I recommend breakfast and dinner at the rest stops. You have the option of a guided tour or to roam around by yourself, we chose the latter. The driver and guide were both great and so there best to make this tiring day as enjoyable as possible. I have no regrets and highly recommend this tour if your time is limited.
We did not know that the...
SaiLing C,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
4.00We did not know that the guided tour will be loaded on our phone thru the QR code, and did not bring any blue tooth ear piece. Disappointed that we didn’t get the audio tour. Would have been nice if we were informed by email on the day before the tour. The driver was excellent and the guide was knowledgeable. The experience of seeing Mount St. Michael was magical, in spite of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.
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