- Mont-Saint-Michel - Discover this island featuring a medieval village and the renowned abbey that overlooks the bay. The abbey’s foundations were established in 708 by Bishop Aubert in honor of the Archangel St. Michael.
In the 10th century, the Benedictines made it their home, turning it into a significant pilgrimage site.
The construction of the abbey spanned 1300 years, evolving from a simple sanctuary to include Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles.
Starting in the 14th century, the ongoing conflicts of the Hundred Years’ War between France and England necessitated the construction of robust fortifications, defended by knights dispatched by the King of France.
In the 17th century, the abbey was converted into a prison, which remained operational until its closure in 1863 under Napoleon III, who aimed to boost tourism. In 1969, a religious community returned after being expelled during the French Revolution, 10 years later.
The tour includes 3 hours of transportation.
- Free shuttle
- Private transportation
- Guiding services
- Parking fees
- Bottle of water
- Entrance fees for the abbey - (12€ per person)
- Lunch of the participants
Explore the island of Mont-St-Michel, one of the most popular attractions in France with its medieval village and its stunning views on the largest bay in Europe. This historical site was declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1979. The place is surrounded by vast sandbanks and becomes an island only when the tides are very high. Originally called Mont-Tombe, the island became known as Mont-Saint-Michel in the 8th century due to a vision of a bishop that built the first sanctuary in 708. After that, the site turned into a pilgrimage site and in 966 a Benedictine abbey was built. Later, the island had been fortified and resisted the wars in 14th and 15th centuries. Then the site became a state prison under the French revolution until Napoleon III decided to close it in 1863. You will learn about the architecture but also the legends of the site with an opportunity to eat one the three local dishes : soufflé omelet, lamb or mussles.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
