The Mont Saint Michel, belong to the
Normandy west part of France is one of the most visited place in the world.
After Saint Malo, the Mt St Michel is really not
too far, nearly 45 minutes with car.
There is no direct train from Paris. it's better to take the TGV to Rennes and after take the bus to the Mont Saint Michel.
The only concern is it could be very busy in the summer. But It's worth it!
Best hotels on the Island
Sleeping in the Mt St Michel is the best way to experiment it. You will have to carry
your baggage 10 to 15 minutes depending where you will stay at your hotel. You cannot
drive to the Mt St Michel you can park and walk.
Hotel Les Terrasses Poulards Grande Rue, Le Mont-Saint-Michel Open all year 02 33 60 14 09.
I will choose this hotel for its very nice panoramic view of the bay, the abbey, the village
and the gardens. Prices are between 135 - 245 Euros.My recommendation carry very small luggage.
Hotel La Mere Poulard Grande Rue, BP 18, Mont-Saint-Michel - 02 33 89 68 68.
I will choose this hotel for its location in the middle of this medieval city,
the charm of this historic and traditional house and the view of the Bay, the Abbey and
and the town. Prices 150 to 350 Euros for a suite.
Hotel le Mouton Blanc Grande Rue - 02 33 60 14 08. Location at the foot of the Abbey.
I will choose this hotel for its location and the good price of the bedroom:
tarifs 95 Euros for a double to 125 for quadruple.
Best restaurants
What you should eat at the Mont Saint Michel?
The specialties are first l'omelette montoise (puffy omelette), locally raised lamb, seafood platter, mussels with cream.
La Mere Poulard Grande Rue Mt St Michel. Reservation 02 33 89 68 68
Restaurant la Vieille Auberge rue Principale 50170 Mont Saint Michel - Tel. : 02 33 60 14 34 Specialties from here.
Restaurant Les Terrasses Poulards Ocean view restaurant where you will enjoy the specialities traditional omelette, seafood, lamb...02 33 89 02 02
Sights and tours
Abbey of Mt St Michel it has been an important pilgrimage center. Tours of the Abbey self guided just follow one way or English guided tour. Visit of the Abbey Church, Cloisters, Refectory, Guest's Hall, Hall of the Grand Pillars, Crypt of St Martin, Ossuary.
The Bay of Mt St Michel Guided tours are organized across the bay. La traversee traditionelle a English tour of 7, 9 km one way ; going back 14, 16 km barefoots and in short. Chemin des Greves Come and discover this unique scenery, sands, salt marshes, quick sands, Tombelaine Island... Chemins de la Baie 02-33-89-80-88 or email www.cheminsdelabaie.com
The Causeway was built in 1878 letting pilgrims come regarless the tides rise above 50 feet. Grandes marees are the largest of Europe.
Around the Mount St Michel Walk the main street Grande Rue and see the shops, hotels, restaurants. There are few residents left around 40.
