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How do I get to Le Mont Saint Michel?
The simplest way to get to Mont Saint-Michel from Paris is to take a direct train to Rennes. From there, you can then take a direct shuttle coach bus to Mont Saint Michel. The closest train station from other directions is Pontorson. A direct shuttle bus will take you from there to the island.
How do you get to Mont St Michel without a car?
By ‘passeur’ shuttle bus Just outside the tourist information centre, you’ll find the passeur shuttle bus to take you to the Mont-Saint-Michel. It’s free, and runs without interruption from 7:30am to midnight. The journey takes about 12 minutes and is easy to use for people with mobility issues.
Is it free to go to Mont Saint-Michel?
Getting into the Mont Saint-Michel is free and you could spend the day just taking in the village and its surrounding views. However, there are many things to see and do including museums, churches and of course, the spectacular Abbey perched on top.
What is the best time to visit Mont Saint-Michel?
The best time to visit Mont Saint-Michel is summer, from June to August or mid-September. It’s better to bring a sweatshirt, a light jacket and umbrella, especially in June and September.
Is Mont St Michel worth it?
The former Benedictine abbey of Mont St Michel is an absolute masterpiece of medieval architecture – both as a religious center and military stronghold. It is surprising, if fortunate, that only around half of all visitors to Mont St Michel enter the abbey itself, which is absolutely worth the admission charge.
How much time do you need at Mont Saint Michel?
How Much Time Do You Need at Mont Saint Michel? 3-5 hours: To get the most out of Mont Saint-Michel, allow at least 3-5 hours for your visit. This should give you plenty of time to explore the town and visit the abbey. Allow a bit more time if you’d like to stop at a restaurant or take a tour out on the sandbanks.
Can you drive to Mont St Michel?
Car. You can drive down to Mont Saint Michel by car. There is a dedicated parking lot on the mainland, from where you need to walk 800m to Place des Navettes. At Place des Navettes, you can board the shuttle to the mainland or walk across the causeway.
Are cars allowed on Mont-Saint-Michel?
Accessing the Mont-Saint-Michel parking area by car Within the framework of this renewed maritime character, visitors arriving by car can park their vehicle in the large parking area. As soon as you arrive, you will be directed to the parking section dedicated to private cars (lower than 5 m).
Can you walk to Mont St Michel?
It takes about 50 minutes to walk from the shuttle bus stop to Mont-Saint-Michel. All three paths first lead to the Dam (place du Barrage), before heading on to the new walkway that takes you to the Rock.
Why is Mont-Saint-Michel important?
Mont Saint Michel is well known for being a tourist destination but it is also a very important pilgrimage site. From the 10th century, many pilgrims came to the abbey passing perilous routes and the sands covering the bay in Low tide.
Is Mont-Saint-Michel open?
Village is located at the gates of Granville and the Bay of Mont Saint Michel. It is open from April 2 to September 19,2021.
What days is Mont-Saint-Michel open?
Our opening hours From November to March July – August Mont Saint-Michel From Monday to Sunday 10am-5.pm (5.30pm during school holidays) 9.30am-6pm in March From Monday to Sunday 9.30am-7pm.
When can you walk to Mont St Michel?
Tips for Visiting Mont Saint Michel and the Abbey As Mont Saint-Michel is France’s most visited attraction outside of Paris, it is always busy. My tip to beat the crowds is to get on to the island early, around 8 am (earlier if you would like to walk around the village and take photographs).
Does it snow at Mont Saint-Michel?
When can you find snow in Le Mont-Saint-Michel? Weather stations report a bit of annual snow likely to be deepest around January, especially close to early January. The best time to ski (if at all) in Le Mont-Saint-Michel is often around around January 1st when fresh powder is deepest.
How deep is the water around Mont Saint-Michel?
The sea surrounds Mont Saint Michel with a water level of 14 meters and higher. If you want to watch this outstanding experience in 2022, plan ahead and notice the exact days. For 2022 there are fewer days topping the 14 meters. February and March are below this specific height at spring tide.
Do monks still live at Mont St Michel?
In 1791, the monks were driven out by the French Revolution, only returning in 1966 to celebrate the monastic millennium. Since 2001, two bodies of monks and nuns from the Monastic Fraternities of Jerusalem live in Mont Saint-Michel Abbey and deal with the running of the Abbey and daily services.
Is Mont St Michel a tourist trap?
It is also a massive tourist trap, €4.50 for 500ml water, €3.50 for the worst crepe I have ever eaten (crap would be more appropriate) and €0.50 for a p*** . Lots of shops selling overpriced tourist crap and extra charges to get into the monastery.
Can you get to Mont St Michel at high tide?
To see Mont-Saint-Michel as an island, surrounded by water, you’ll need to visit at very high tide. This happens 36-48 hours after a full moon. Annual tide schedules can be seen here. Visiting is free, but there are entrance fees for some buildings on the island – namely the abbey and some small museums.
