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  • KILLED - Mont-Saint-Michel from Paris with Bay Walk & Abbey Tour
  • Mont-Saint-Michel from Paris with Bay Walk & Abbey Tour

Version 47 – September 27, 2023 17:38

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Know Before You Go
  • areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour. , security measures are enforced at the museum. only small handbags and backpacks are allowed inside. no item larger than 55 x 35 x 20 cm will be allowed. , the mont-saint-michel abbey is subject to closures due to strikes. if time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. for last-minute closures, cancellations may be communicated at the meeting point., the bay walk involves walking barefoot in wet sand for up to 1.5 hours. please wear bottoms that can easily be rolled up, and bring a towel or tissues to dry yourself afterwards., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty. , this tour involves walking on uneven stairs and ground. we recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes., this tour is in english. , this tour meets 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows. , tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
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  • our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible. those with wheelchairs should contact us so we can arrange your visit. please contact us at [email protected] to arrange a wheelchair-friendly tour., the mont-saint-michel abbey is subject to closures due to strikes. if time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. for last-minute closures, cancellations may be communicated at the meeting point. , the bay walk involves walking barefoot in wet sand for up to 1.5 hours. please wear bottoms that can easily be rolled up, and bring a towel or tissues to dry yourself afterwards., this tour involves walking on uneven stairs and ground. we recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes., this tour is in english.

Version 45 – July 13, 2023 08:31

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  • Address: Take Walks Tours, Walks - ABC Plus, Rue de Rivoli, Paris, France,

Version 43 – April 26, 2023 10:44

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Highlights
  • explore in a small group of 19 guests maximum. , get more time at mont saint michel than any other tour. , hear stories of rulers who tried to claim the land. , learn the history behind the coveted island. , take strategic round-trip transport to and from paris. , walk out onto the bay with a naturalist guide.
  • explore in a small group of 19 guests maximum. , get more time at mont saint michel than any other tour. , hear stories of rulers who tried to claim the land. , learn the history behind the coveted island. , take round-trip transport to and from paris. , walk out onto the bay with a naturalist guide.

Version 42 – April 26, 2023 10:43

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  • Your day starts at Montparnasse train station in central Paris. Meet your expert guide and small group and hop on the high-speed train to Rennes. Zipping along at 200 mph (320 kmh), you'll be there in just 90 minutes. Once in Rennes, transfer to a private minibus for the rest of the comfortable journey to Mont Saint Michel. Most tours from Paris go entirely by bus, which takes an arduous five and a half hours each way (more in bad traffic). That means most visitors only get four hours in Mont Saint Michel, while you’ll enjoy nearly six.  
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  • The order of this tour depends heavily on the tides coming into and out of the bay. Most visitors never explore the sand here, but you will. Led by a specially trained naturalist guide, you’ll kick off your shoes and walk out onto the tidal flat to discover the unique natural environment surrounding Mont Saint Michel—and even see a bit of the dreaded quicksand that used to trap pilgrims trying to cross the bay. Don’t worry, your guide won’t let you get stuck, but they will show you how to get out of it. This is also where you will get the most stunning views of the village and monastery, so make sure to bring a camera.  
  •   
  • Back in the village, you’ll enjoy a tour of the medieval city streets and fortified walls. Your guide will regale you with the colorful history of this tiny yet strategically important community. From Irish monks and Breton bishops to English barons, French kings, and countless religious pilgrims, seemingly everyone in Western Europe has, at some time or another, wanted a piece of this little rock. Once you head inside the monastery after lunch, you’ll understand why.  
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  • After a break for lunch (with plenty of recommendations from your guide for where you can enjoy the local specialty omelets) you’ll head inside the abbey to soak in the Gothic architecture and its history. Your guide can’t accompany you due to site rules, but they will brief you on the building’s history and what to keep an eye out for before you go inside with your audio guide. Because it was used as a prison after the French Revolution, you can see stark reminders of human captivity—like a human-sized “hamster wheel” that was operated by prisoners to haul goods up the hill. Afterwards, you might just want to conquer the village yourself.  
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  • At the end of the abbey tour, hop back on the bus, then train, for the journey back to Paris. You’ll be back in the city in time for dinner. 
  • Your day starts at Montparnasse train station in central Paris. Meet your expert guide and small group and hop on the high-speed train to Rennes. Zipping along at 200 mph (320 kmh), you'll be there in just 90 minutes. Once in Rennes, transfer to a private minibus for the rest of the comfortable journey to Mont Saint Michel. Most tours from Paris go entirely by bus, which takes an arduous five and a half hours each way (more in bad traffic). That means most visitors only get four hours in Mont Saint Michel, while you’ll enjoy nearly six.  
  •  
  • The order of this tour depends heavily on the tides coming into and out of the bay. Most visitors never explore the sand here, but you will. Led by a specially trained naturalist guide, you’ll kick off your shoes and walk out onto the tidal flat to discover the unique natural environment surrounding Mont Saint Michel—and even see a bit of the dreaded quicksand that used to trap pilgrims trying to cross the bay. Don’t worry, your guide won’t let you get stuck, but they will show you how to get out of it. This is also where you will get the most stunning views of the village and monastery, so make sure to bring a camera.  
  •   
  • Back in the village, you’ll enjoy a tour of the medieval city streets and fortified walls. Your guide will regale you with the colorful history of this tiny yet strategically important community. From Irish monks and Breton bishops to English barons, French kings, and countless religious pilgrims, seemingly everyone in Western Europe has, at some time or another, wanted a piece of this little rock. Once you head inside the monastery after lunch, you’ll understand why.  
  •   
  • After a break for lunch (with plenty of recommendations from your guide for where you can enjoy the local specialty omelets) you’ll head inside the abbey to soak in the Gothic architecture and its history. Your guide can’t accompany you due to site rules, but they will brief you on the building’s history and what to keep an eye out for before you go inside with your audio guide. Because it was used as a prison after the French Revolution, you can see stark reminders of human captivity like a human-sized “hamster wheel” that was operated by prisoners to haul goods up the hill. Afterwards, you might just want to conquer the village yourself.  
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  • At the end of the abbey tour, hop back on the bus, then train, for the journey back to Paris. You’ll be back in the city in time for dinner. 

Version 41 – April 26, 2023 10:38

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  • Your day starts at Montparnasse train station in central Paris. Meet your expert guide and small group and hop on the high-speed train to Rennes. Zipping along at 200 mph (320 kmh), you'll be there in just 90 minutes. Once in Rennes, transfer to a private minibus for the rest of the comfortable journey to Mont Saint Michel. Most tours from Paris go entirely by bus, which takes an arduous five and a half hours each way (more in bad traffic). That means most visitors only get four hours in Mont Saint Michel, while you’ll enjoy nearly six.  
  •  
  • The order of this tour depends heavily on the tides coming into and out of the bay. Most visitors never explore the sand here, but you will. Led by a specially trained naturalist guide, you’ll kick off your shoes and walk out onto the tidal flat to discover the unique natural environment surrounding Mont Saint Michel—and even see a bit of the dreaded quicksand that used to trap pilgrims trying to cross the bay. Don’t worry, your guide won’t let you get stuck, but they will show you how to get out of it. This is also where you will get the most stunning views of the village and monastery, so make sure to bring a camera.  
  •   
  • Back in the village, you’ll enjoy a tour of the medieval city streets and fortified walls. Your guide will regale you with the colorful history of this tiny yet strategically important community. From Irish monks and Breton bishops to English barons, French kings, and countless religious pilgrims, seemingly everyone in Western Europe has, at some time or another, wanted a piece of this little rock. Once you head inside the monastery after lunch, you’ll understand why.  
  •   
  • After a break for lunch (with plenty of recommendations from your guide for where you can enjoy the local specialty omelets) you’ll head inside the abbey to soak in the Gothic architecture and its history. Your guide can’t accompany you due to site rules, but they will brief you on the building’s history and what to keep an eye out for before you go inside with your audio guide. Because it was used as a prison after the French Revolution, you can see stark reminders of human captivity like a human-sized “hamster wheel” that was operated by prisoners to haul goods up the hill. Afterwards, you might just want to conquer the village yourself.  
  •  
  • At the end of the abbey tour, hop back on the bus, then train, for the journey back to Paris. You’ll be back in the city in time for dinner. 
  • Your day starts at Montparnasse train station in central Paris. Meet your expert guide and small group and hop on the high-speed train to Rennes. Zipping along at 200 mph (320 kmh), you'll be there in just 90 minutes. Once in Rennes, transfer to a private minibus for the rest of the comfortable journey to Mont Saint Michel. Most tours from Paris go entirely by bus, which takes an arduous five and a half hours each way (more in bad traffic). That means most visitors only get four hours in Mont Saint Michel, while you’ll enjoy nearly six.  
  •   
  • The order of this tour depends heavily on the tides coming into and out of the bay. Most visitors never explore the sand here, but you will. Led by a specially trained naturalist guide, you’ll kick off your shoes and walk out onto the tidal flat to discover the unique natural environment surrounding Mont Saint Michel—and even see a bit of the dreaded quicksand that used to trap pilgrims trying to cross the bay. Don’t worry, your guide won’t let you get stuck, but they will show you how to get out of it. This is also where you will get the most stunning views of the village and monastery, so make sure to bring a camera.  
  •   
  • Back in the village, you’ll enjoy a tour of the medieval city streets and fortified walls. Your guide will regale you with the colorful history of this tiny yet strategically important community. From Irish monks and Breton bishops to English barons, French kings, and countless religious pilgrims, seemingly everyone in Western Europe has, at some time or another, wanted a piece of this little rock. Once you head inside the monastery after lunch, you’ll understand why.  
  •   
  • After a break for lunch (with plenty of recommendations from your guide for where you can enjoy the local specialty omelets) you’ll head inside the abbey to soak in the Gothic architecture and its history. Your guide can’t accompany you due to site rules, but they will brief you on the building’s history and what to keep an eye out for before you go inside with your audio guide. Because it was used as a prison after the French Revolution, you can see stark reminders of human captivity like a human-sized “hamster wheel” that was operated by prisoners to haul goods up the hill. Afterwards, you might just want to conquer the village yourself.  
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  • At the end of the abbey tour, hop back on the bus, then train, for the journey back to Paris. You’ll be back in the city in time for dinner. 

Version 40 – April 26, 2023 10:37

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  • There are few places in the world more spellbinding than the monastery and island commune of Mont Saint Michel. Its strategic fortifications have witnessed centuries of wars, sieges, and conquests. On this carefully planned day trip from Paris, you’ll explore Mont Saint Michel in depth, with nearly six hours to spend at the UNESCO World Heritage site. Complete with a bay walk at low tide and a tour of the abbey, there's no better way to explore one of France's standout natural and cultural gems.
  • There are few places in the world more spellbinding than the monastery and island commune of Mont Saint Michel. Its strategic fortifications have witnessed centuries of wars, sieges, and conquests. On this carefully planned day trip, you’ll explore Mont Saint Michel in depth, with nearly six hours to spend at the UNESCO World Heritage site. Complete with a walk out on the bay at low tide and a tour of the abbey, there's no better way to explore one of France's standout natural and cultural gems.

Version 39 – April 26, 2023 10:36

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Description Summary
  • Leave Paris behind and visit spectacular Mont St Michel on a day trip, traveling by high-speed train and private bus to allow for more time at this spectacular site than any other organized tour.
  • Leave Paris behind and visit spectacular Mont St Michel on a day trip, traveling by high-speed train and private bus to allow for more time in this spectacular village than any other organized tour.

Version 38 – April 26, 2023 10:35

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  • There are few places in the world more spellbinding than the monastery and island commune of Mont Saint Michel. Its strategic fortifications have witnessed centuries of wars, sieges, and conquests. On this carefully planned day trip, you’ll explore Mont Saint Michel in depth, with nearly six hours to spend at the UNESCO World Heritage site. Complete with a walk out on the bay at low tide and a tour of the abbey, there's no better way to explore one of France's standout natural and cultural gems.
  • There are few places in the world more spellbinding than the monastery and island commune of Mont Saint Michel in Normandy. Its strategic fortifications have witnessed centuries of wars, sieges, and conquests by more than a few extinct dynasties. On this carefully planned day trip, you’ll explore Mont Saint Michel in depth, with nearly six hours to spend at the UNESCO World Heritage gem. Complete with a walk out on the bay at low tide and an in-depth tour of the abbey, there's no better way to 

Version 37 – April 26, 2023 10:33

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  • There are few places in the world more spellbinding than the monastery and island commune of Mont Saint Michel in Normandy. Its strategic fortifications have witnessed centuries of wars, sieges, and conquests by more than a few extinct dynasties. On this carefully planned day trip, you’ll explore Mont Saint Michel in depth, with nearly six hours to spend at the UNESCO World Heritage gem. Complete with a walk out on the bay at low tide and an in-depth tour of the abbey, there's no better way to 
  • There are few places in the world more spellbinding than the monastery and island commune of Mont Saint Michel in Normandy. Its strategic fortifications have witnessed centuries of wars, sieges, and conquests by more than a few extinct dynasties. On this carefully planned day trip, you’ll explore Mont Saint Michel in depth, with nearly six hours to spend at the UNESCO World Heritage gem. 

Version 36 – April 26, 2023 10:30

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  • There are few places in the world more spellbinding than the monastery and island commune of Mont Saint Michel in Normandy. Its strategic fortifications have witnessed centuries of wars, sieges, and conquests by more than a few extinct dynasties. On this carefully planned day trip, you’ll explore Mont Saint Michel in depth, with nearly six hours to spend at the UNESCO World Heritage gem. 
  • There are few places in the world more spellbinding than the monastery and island commune of Mont Saint Michel in Normandy. The dramatic granite mount in the middle of a bay has been inhabited since at least the 8th century. Its strategic fortifications have witnessed wars, sieges, and conquests by more than a few extinct dynasties. On this carefully planned day trip, you’ll explore Mont Saint Michel in depth, with nearly six hours to spend at the UNESCO World Heritage gem. 

Version 35 – April 26, 2023 10:28

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  • There are few places in the world more spellbinding than the monastery and island commune of Mont Saint Michel in Normandy. The dramatic granite mount in the middle of a bay has been inhabited since at least the 8th century. Its strategic fortifications have witnessed wars, sieges, and conquests by more than a few extinct dynasties. On this carefully planned day trip, you’ll explore Mont Saint Michel in depth, with nearly six hours to spend at the UNESCO World Heritage gem. 
  • There are few places in the world more spellbinding than the monastery and island commune of Mont Saint Michel in Normandy. The dramatic granite mount in the middle of a monumental bay has been inhabited since at least the 8th century. Its strategic fortifications have witnessed wars, sieges, and conquests by more than a few extinct dynasties. On this carefully planned day trip, you’ll explore Mont Saint Michel in depth, with nearly six hours to spend at the UNESCO World Heritage gem. 

Version 34 – April 26, 2023 10:23

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Description Summary
  • Leave Paris behind and visit spectacular Mont St Michel on a day trip, traveling by high-speed train and private bus to allow for more time in this spectacular village than any other organized tour.
  • Leave Paris behind and visit the spectacular Mont St Michel on a day trip facilitated by high-speed train and private bus, including a tour of the bay. 

Version 33 – April 26, 2023 10:19

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Product Name
  • Mont-Saint-Michel from Paris with Bay Walk & Abbey Tour
  • Complete Mont-Saint-Michel: Exclusive Bay Walk & Abbey Tour

Version 29 – March 01, 2023 09:57

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Starts notes
  • Departure Point: Meet in front of Le Paris Montparnasse Cafe. 43 Avenue du Maine, Paris.
Address
  • Address: Gare Montparnasse, Avenue du Maine

  • Address: Le Paris Montparnasse Cafe, 43 Avenue du Maine
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Version 28 – March 01, 2023 09:56

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Know Before You Go
  • comfortable walking shoes recommended and warm jackets for strong cold winds in the bay., please ensure that all members of your party have a valid id on them on the day of the visit. this is particularly important for guests who have qualified for child reduction., please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows after tour commencement or departure., please note, the order of sites visited will depend on the tides. in cases of unusually high tides, a tour of the bay will not be possible. the tour of the bay will be done barefoot; it is recommended, therefore, that you bring a small towel and a bag or backpack in which to put your shoes during that section of the tour. a jacket is highly recommended, even in the summer. , while exploring the bay, guests will,at times be wading through sand, clay, and water, that reaches their ankles.
Know Before You Book
  • unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour.
Cancellation notes
  • Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable.
  • Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable.
  • Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes.
  • Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
Cancellation cutoff
  • 24
  • 72
Voucher info
  • Mobile tickets will be accepted

Version 27 – March 01, 2023 09:53

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Included
  • exclusive mont saint michel bay walk with expert guide , expertly guided walking tour, high-speed train and private minibus transfer to and from mont saint-michel, local english-speaking guide, skip the line ticket to abbey with audio guide, small group of 19 guests maximum
  • high-speed trains and private minibus transfer to and from mont saint-michel, private minibus transport, skip the line ticket to abbey with audio guide

Version 26 – March 01, 2023 09:52

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Description Summary
  • Leave Paris behind and visit the spectacular Mont St Michel on a day trip facilitated by high-speed train and private bus, including a tour of the bay. 
  • There are few places in the world more spellbinding than the monastery and island commune of Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy. The dramatic granite mount in the middle of a monumental bay has been inhabited since at least the 8th century and its strategic fortifications have witnessed wars, sieges, and conquerings by more than a few extinct dynasties. 
Description
  • There are few places in the world more spellbinding than the monastery and island commune of Mont Saint Michel in Normandy. The dramatic granite mount in the middle of a monumental bay has been inhabited since at least the 8th century. Its strategic fortifications have witnessed wars, sieges, and conquests by more than a few extinct dynasties. On this carefully planned day trip, you’ll explore Mont Saint Michel in depth, with nearly six hours to spend at the UNESCO World Heritage gem. 
  • On this luxury day trip you’re going to explore the history of this much-coveted rock; from the heights of the monastery to the marshes of the floodplain that surround it. And with transport by high-speed train, you’ll spend more time in the Mont than you would on any other day trip from Paris. There is truly no more complete tour on the market.
  • Your day starts in Montparnasse train station in Central Paris. Here you’ll meet your expert guide and group of max 19 fellow travelers, and hop on the first high-speed train out of the city. Doing 200 mph, it will take you only 1.5 hours to get to Rennes, plus an extra hour and twenty minutes on a private minibus. Most tours from Paris go by bus, which takes an arduous 5.5 hours each way (more in bad traffic). That means most visitors only get 4 hours in Mont Saint-Michel, while you’ll enjoy a full 7 hours. 
  • The order of this tour depends heavily on the tides coming into and out of the bay. Most visitors never explore the sand here, but you will. Led by a specially-trained naturalist guide, you’ll kick off your shoes and walk out onto the tidal flat to discuss the unique nature and environment surrounding Mont Saint-Michel and even see a bit of the dreaded quicksand that used to trap pilgrims trying to cross the bay. Don’t worry, your guide won’t let you get stuck, but they will show you how to get out of it. This is also where you will get the most stunning views of the village and monastery, so make sure to bring a camera. 
  • Back in the village, you’ll enjoy a two-hour tour of the Medieval city streets and fortified walls in which your guide will give you the colorful history of this tiny, but strategically-important community. From Irish monks and Bretton bishops to English Barons, French kings, and countless religious pilgrims; seemingly everyone in Western Europe has, at some time or another, wanted a piece of this little rock. Once you head inside the monastery, you’ll understand why. 
  • After a break for lunch (with plenty of recommendations from your guide, for where you can enjoy the local specialty omelets) you’ll head inside the Abbey to soak in the Gothic architecture and its history. Your guide isn’t able to follow you in but they will brief you on the building’s history and what to keep an eye out for before you go inside with your audio guide. Because it was used as a prison after the French Revolution, you can see stark reminders of human captivity like a human-sized “hamster wheel” that was operated by prisoners to haul goods up the hill. 
  • At the end of the tour, hop back on the bus, then train, for the journey back to Paris. 
Full Description
  • Your day starts at Montparnasse train station in central Paris. Meet your expert guide and small group and hop on the high-speed train to Rennes. Zipping along at 200 mph (320 kmh), you'll be there in just 90 minutes. Once in Rennes, transfer to a private minibus for the rest of the comfortable journey to Mont Saint Michel. Most tours from Paris go entirely by bus, which takes an arduous five and a half hours each way (more in bad traffic). That means most visitors only get four hours in Mont Saint Michel, while you’ll enjoy nearly six.  
  •   
  • The order of this tour depends heavily on the tides coming into and out of the bay. Most visitors never explore the sand here, but you will. Led by a specially trained naturalist guide, you’ll kick off your shoes and walk out onto the tidal flat to discover the unique natural environment surrounding Mont Saint Michel—and even see a bit of the dreaded quicksand that used to trap pilgrims trying to cross the bay. Don’t worry, your guide won’t let you get stuck, but they will show you how to get out of it. This is also where you will get the most stunning views of the village and monastery, so make sure to bring a camera.  
  •   
  • Back in the village, you’ll enjoy a tour of the medieval city streets and fortified walls. Your guide will regale you with the colorful history of this tiny yet strategically important community. From Irish monks and Breton bishops to English barons, French kings, and countless religious pilgrims, seemingly everyone in Western Europe has, at some time or another, wanted a piece of this little rock. Once you head inside the monastery after lunch, you’ll understand why.  
  •   
  • After a break for lunch (with plenty of recommendations from your guide for where you can enjoy the local specialty omelets) you’ll head inside the abbey to soak in the Gothic architecture and its history. Your guide can’t accompany you due to site rules, but they will brief you on the building’s history and what to keep an eye out for before you go inside with your audio guide. Because it was used as a prison after the French Revolution, you can see stark reminders of human captivity like a human-sized “hamster wheel” that was operated by prisoners to haul goods up the hill. Afterwards, you might just want to conquer the village yourself.  
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  • At the end of the abbey tour, hop back on the bus, then train, for the journey back to Paris. You’ll be back in the city in time for dinner. 
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Mont Saint-Michel Village
  • Abbey
  • Mont Saint-Michel Bay
Highlights
  • explore in a small group of 19 guests maximum. , get more time at mont saint michel than any other tour. , hear stories of rulers who tried to claim the land. , learn the history behind the coveted island. , take round-trip transport to and from paris. , walk out onto the bay with a naturalist guide.
  • - a rarity: you’ll enjoy a 45-minute guided tour of mont saint-michel village, then have a full hour of free time to enjoy a sit-down lunch or shop for souvenirs., - our day trip includes an exclusive low-tide walk out into the bay of mont saint michel to (literally) get your toes wet. access is only available to those led by a local naturalist guide., - traveling by high-speed train rather than bus, we dramatically reduce travel time, getting you more time in mont saint michel than any comparable tour (5.5 hours instead of 4 hours)., - with an expert guide to accompany you throughout the day, your experience will be relaxed and hassle-free, with no stress about missing trains or finding your way around mont saint-michel., - your tour includes access to mont saint-michel abbey. your guide will give you a detailed intro before you enter, then an audio guide to enrich your (unhurried!) independent visit.

Version 25 – March 01, 2023 09:47

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Product Name
  • Complete Mont-Saint-Michel: Exclusive Bay Walk & Abbey Tour
  • The Complete Small Group Paris to Mont St Michel Day Trip & Exclusive Bay Tour

Version 24 – February 27, 2023 19:08

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Description
  • On this luxury day trip you’re going to explore the history of this much-coveted rock; from the heights of the monastery to the marshes of the floodplain that surround it. And with transport by high-speed train, you’ll spend more time in the Mont than you would on any other day trip from Paris. There is truly no more complete tour on the market.
  • Your day starts in Montparnasse train station in Central Paris. Here you’ll meet your expert guide and group of max 19 fellow travelers, and hop on the first high-speed train out of the city. Doing 200 mph, it will take you only 1.5 hours to get to Rennes, plus an extra hour and twenty minutes on a private minibus. Most tours from Paris go by bus, which takes an arduous 5.5 hours each way (more in bad traffic). That means most visitors only get 4 hours in Mont Saint-Michel, while you’ll enjoy a full 7 hours. 
  • The order of this tour depends heavily on the tides coming into and out of the bay. Most visitors never explore the sand here, but you will. Led by a specially-trained naturalist guide, you’ll kick off your shoes and walk out onto the tidal flat to discuss the unique nature and environment surrounding Mont Saint-Michel and even see a bit of the dreaded quicksand that used to trap pilgrims trying to cross the bay. Don’t worry, your guide won’t let you get stuck, but they will show you how to get out of it. This is also where you will get the most stunning views of the village and monastery, so make sure to bring a camera. 
  • Back in the village, you’ll enjoy a two-hour tour of the Medieval city streets and fortified walls in which your guide will give you the colorful history of this tiny, but strategically-important community. From Irish monks and Bretton bishops to English Barons, French kings, and countless religious pilgrims; seemingly everyone in Western Europe has, at some time or another, wanted a piece of this little rock. Once you head inside the monastery, you’ll understand why. 
  • After a break for lunch (with plenty of recommendations from your guide, for where you can enjoy the local specialty omelets) you’ll head inside the Abbey to soak in the Gothic architecture and its history. Your guide isn’t able to follow you in but they will brief you on the building’s history and what to keep an eye out for before you go inside with your audio guide. Because it was used as a prison after the French Revolution, you can see stark reminders of human captivity like a human-sized “hamster wheel” that was operated by prisoners to haul goods up the hill. 
  • At the end of the tour, hop back on the bus, then train, for the journey back to Paris. 
  • On this luxury day trip you’re going to explore the history of this much-coveted rock; from the heights of the monastery to the marshes of the floodplain that surround it. And with transport by high-speed train, you’ll spend more time in the Mont than you would on any other day trip from Paris. There is truly no more complete tour on the market.
  • Your day starts in Montparnasse train station in Central Paris. Here you’ll meet your expert guide and group of max 19 fellow travelers, and hop on the first high-speed train out of the city. Doing 200 mph, it will take you only 1.5 hours to get to Rennes, plus an extra hour and twenty minutes on a private minibus. Most tours from Paris go by bus, which takes an arduous 5.5 hours each way (more in bad traffic). That means most visitors only get 4 hours in Mont Saint-Michel, while you’ll enjoy a full 7 hours. 
  • The order of this tour depends heavily on the tides coming into and out of the bay. Most visitors never explore the sand here, but you will. Led by a specially-trained naturalist guide, you’ll kick off your shoes and walk out onto the tidal flat to discuss the unique nature and environment surrounding Mont Saint-Michel and even see a bit of the dreaded quicksand that used to trap pilgrims trying to cross the bay. Don’t worry, your guide won’t let you get stuck, but they will show you how to get out of it. This is also where you will get the most stunning views of the village and monastery, so make sure to bring a camera. 
  • Back in the village, you’ll enjoy a two-hour tour of the Medieval city streets and fortified walls in which your guide will give you the colorful history of this tiny, but strategically-important community. From Irish monks and Bretton bishops to English Barons, French kings, and countless religious pilgrims; seemingly everyone in Western Europe has, at some time or another, wanted a piece of this little rock. Once you head inside the monastery, you’ll understand why. 
  • After a break for lunch (with plenty of recommendations from your guide, for where you can enjoy the local specialty omelets) you’ll head inside the Abbey to soak in the Gothic architecture and its history. Your guide isn’t able to follow you in but they will brief you on the building’s history and what to keep an eye out for before you go inside with your audio guide. Because it was used as a prison after the French Revolution, you can see stark reminders of human captivity like a human-sized “hamster wheel” that was operated by prisoners to haul goods up the hill. Afterwards, you might just want to conquer the village yourself. 
  • At the end of the tour, hop back on the bus, then train, for the journey back to Paris. 

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  • On this luxury day trip you’re going to explore the history of this much-coveted rock; from the heights of the monastery to the marshes of the floodplain that surround it. And with transport by high-speed train, you’ll spend more time in the Mont than you would on any other day trip from Paris. There is truly no more complete tour on the market.
  • Your day starts in Montparnasse train station in Central Paris. Here you’ll meet your expert guide and group of max 19 fellow travelers, and hop on the first high-speed train out of the city. Doing 200 mph, it will take you only 1.5 hours to get to Rennes, plus an extra hour and twenty minutes on a private minibus. Most tours from Paris go by bus, which takes an arduous 5.5 hours each way (more in bad traffic). That means most visitors only get 4 hours in Mont Saint-Michel, while you’ll enjoy a full 7 hours. 
  • The order of this tour depends heavily on the tides coming into and out of the bay. Most visitors never explore the sand here, but you will. Led by a specially-trained naturalist guide, you’ll kick off your shoes and walk out onto the tidal flat to discuss the unique nature and environment surrounding Mont Saint-Michel and even see a bit of the dreaded quicksand that used to trap pilgrims trying to cross the bay. Don’t worry, your guide won’t let you get stuck, but they will show you how to get out of it. This is also where you will get the most stunning views of the village and monastery, so make sure to bring a camera. 
  • Back in the village, you’ll enjoy a two-hour tour of the Medieval city streets and fortified walls in which your guide will give you the colorful history of this tiny, but strategically-important community. From Irish monks and Bretton bishops to English Barons, French kings, and countless religious pilgrims; seemingly everyone in Western Europe has, at some time or another, wanted a piece of this little rock. Once you head inside the monastery, you’ll understand why. 
  • After a break for lunch (with plenty of recommendations from your guide, for where you can enjoy the local specialty omelets) you’ll head inside the Abbey to soak in the Gothic architecture and its history. Your guide isn’t able to follow you in but they will brief you on the building’s history and what to keep an eye out for before you go inside with your audio guide. Because it was used as a prison after the French Revolution, you can see stark reminders of human captivity like a human-sized “hamster wheel” that was operated by prisoners to haul goods up the hill. Afterwards, you might just want to conquer the village yourself. 
  • At the end of the tour, hop back on the bus, then train, for the journey back to Paris. 
  • On this luxury day trip you’re going to explore the history of this much-coveted rock; from the heights of the monastery to the marshes of the floodplain that surround it. And with transport by high-speed train, you’ll spend more time in the Mont than you would on any other day trip from Paris. There is truly no more complete tour on the market.
  • Your day starts in Montparnasse train station in Central Paris. Here you’ll meet your expert guide and group of max 18 fellow travelers, and hop on the first high-speed train out of the city. Doing 200 mph, it will take you only 1.5 hours to get to Rennes, plus an extra hour and twenty minutes on a private minibus. Most tours from Paris go by bus, which takes an arduous 5.5 hours each way (more in bad traffic). That means most visitors only get 4 hours in Mont Saint-Michel, while you’ll enjoy a full 7 hours. 
  • The order of this tour depends heavily on the tides coming into and out of the bay. Most visitors never explore the sand here, but you will. Led by a specially-trained naturalist guide, you’ll kick off your shoes and walk out onto the tidal flat to discuss the unique nature and environment surrounding Mont Saint-Michel and even see a bit of the dreaded quicksand that used to trap pilgrims trying to cross the bay. Don’t worry, your guide won’t let you get stuck, but they will show you how to get out of it. This is also where you will get the most stunning views of the village and monastery, so make sure to bring a camera. 
  • Back in the village, you’ll enjoy a two-hour tour of the Medieval city streets and fortified walls in which your guide will give you the colorful history of this tiny, but strategically-important community. From Irish monks and Bretton bishops to English Barons, French kings, and countless religious pilgrims; seemingly everyone in Western Europe has, at some time or another, wanted a piece of this little rock. Once you head inside the monastery, you’ll understand why. 
  • After a break for lunch (with plenty of recommendations from your guide, for where you can enjoy the local specialty omelets) you’ll head inside the Abbey to soak in the Gothic architecture and its history. Your guide isn’t able to follow you in but they will brief you on the building’s history and what to keep an eye out for before you go inside with your audio guide. Because it was used as a prison after the French Revolution, you can see stark reminders of human captivity like a human-sized “hamster wheel” that was operated by prisoners to haul goods up the hill. Afterwards, you might just want to conquer the village yourself. 
  • At the end of the tour, hop back on the bus, then train, for the journey back to Paris. 

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  • Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.
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Description Summary
  • There are few places in the world more spellbinding than the monastery and island commune of Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy. The dramatic granite mount in the middle of a monumental bay has been inhabited since at least the 8th century and its strategic fortifications have witnessed wars, sieges, and conquerings by more than a few extinct dynasties. 
  • There are few places in the world more spellbinding than the monastery and island commune of Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy. The dramatic granite mount in the middle of a monumental bay has been inhabited since at least the 8th century and its strategic fortifications have witnessed wars, sieges, and conquerings by more than a few extinct dynasties. 
Description
  • On this luxury day trip you’re going to explore the history of this much-coveted rock; from the heights of the monastery to the marshes of the floodplain that surround it. And with transport by high-speed train, you’ll spend more time in the Mont than you would on any other day trip from Paris. There is truly no more complete tour on the market.
  • Your day starts in Montparnasse train station in Central Paris. Here you’ll meet your expert guide and group of max 18 fellow travelers, and hop on the first high-speed train out of the city. Doing 200 mph, it will take you only 1.5 hours to get to Rennes, plus an extra hour and twenty minutes on a private minibus. Most tours from Paris go by bus, which takes an arduous 5.5 hours each way (more in bad traffic). That means most visitors only get 4 hours in Mont Saint-Michel, while you’ll enjoy a full 7 hours. 
  • The order of this tour depends heavily on the tides coming into and out of the bay. Most visitors never explore the sand here, but you will. Led by a specially-trained naturalist guide, you’ll kick off your shoes and walk out onto the tidal flat to discuss the unique nature and environment surrounding Mont Saint-Michel and even see a bit of the dreaded quicksand that used to trap pilgrims trying to cross the bay. Don’t worry, your guide won’t let you get stuck, but they will show you how to get out of it. This is also where you will get the most stunning views of the village and monastery, so make sure to bring a camera. 
  • Back in the village, you’ll enjoy a two-hour tour of the Medieval city streets and fortified walls in which your guide will give you the colorful history of this tiny, but strategically-important community. From Irish monks and Bretton bishops to English Barons, French kings, and countless religious pilgrims; seemingly everyone in Western Europe has, at some time or another, wanted a piece of this little rock. Once you head inside the monastery, you’ll understand why. 
  • After a break for lunch (with plenty of recommendations from your guide, for where you can enjoy the local specialty omelets) you’ll head inside the Abbey to soak in the Gothic architecture and its history. Your guide isn’t able to follow you in but they will brief you on the building’s history and what to keep an eye out for before you go inside with your audio guide. Because it was used as a prison after the French Revolution, you can see stark reminders of human captivity like a human-sized “hamster wheel” that was operated by prisoners to haul goods up the hill. Afterwards, you might just want to conquer the village yourself. 
  • At the end of the tour, hop back on the bus, then train, for the journey back to Paris. 
  • On this luxury day trip you’re going to explore the history of this much-coveted rock; from the heights of the monastery to the marshes of the floodplain that surround it. And with transport by high-speed train, you’ll spend more time in the Mont than you would on any other day trip from Paris. There is truly no more complete tour on the market.
  • Your day starts in Montparnasse train station in Central Paris. Here you’ll meet your expert guide and group of max 18 fellow travelers, and hop on the first high-speed train out of the city. Doing 200 mph, it will take you only 1.5 hours to get to Rennes, plus an extra hour and twenty minutes on a private minibus. Most tours from Paris go by bus, which takes an arduous 5.5 hours each way (more in bad traffic). That means most visitors only get 4 hours in Mont Saint-Michel, while you’ll enjoy a full 7 hours. 
  • The order of this tour depends heavily on the tides coming into and out of the bay. Most visitors never explore the sand here, but you will. Led by a specially-trained naturalist guide, you’ll kick off your shoes and walk out onto the tidal flat to discuss the unique nature and environment surrounding Mont Saint-Michel and even see a bit of the dreaded quicksand that used to trap pilgrims trying to cross the bay. Don’t worry, your guide won’t let you get stuck, but they will show you how to get out of it. This is also where you will get the most stunning views of the village and monastery, so make sure to bring a camera. 
  • Back in the village, you’ll enjoy a two-hour tour of the Medieval city streets and fortified walls in which your guide will give you the colorful history of this tiny, but strategically-important community. From Irish monks and Bretton bishops to English Barons, French kings, and countless religious pilgrims; seemingly everyone in Western Europe has, at some time or another, wanted a piece of this little rock. Once you head inside the monastery, you’ll understand why. 
  • After a break for lunch (with plenty of recommendations from your guide, for where you can enjoy the local specialty omelets) you’ll head inside the Abbey to soak in the Gothic architecture and its history. Your guide isn’t able to follow you in but they will brief you on the building’s history and what to keep an eye out for before you go inside with your audio guide. Because it was used as a prison after the French Revolution, you can see stark reminders of human captivity like a human-sized “hamster wheel” that was operated by prisoners to haul goods up the hill. Afterwards, you might just want to conquer the village yourself. 
  • At the end of the tour, hop back on the bus, then train, for the journey back to Paris. 
Full Description
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Mont Saint-Michel Village
  • Abbey
  • Mont Saint-Michel Bay
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Mont Saint-Michel Village
  • Abbey
  • Mont Saint-Michel Bay
Duration type
  • flexible
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  • Departure Point: Meet in front of Le Paris Montparnasse Cafe. 43 Avenue du Maine, Paris.
  • Departure Point: The Rhinoceros statue at the entrance of the Musee d'Orsay, 1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris.

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Highlights
  • - a rarity: you’ll enjoy a 45-minute guided tour of mont saint-michel village, then have a full hour of free time to enjoy a sit-down lunch or shop for souvenirs., - our day trip includes an exclusive low-tide walk out into the bay of mont saint michel to (literally) get your toes wet. access is only available to those led by a local naturalist guide., - traveling by high-speed train rather than bus, we dramatically reduce travel time, getting you more time in mont saint michel than any comparable tour (5.5 hours instead of 4 hours)., - with an expert guide to accompany you throughout the day, your experience will be relaxed and hassle-free, with no stress about missing trains or finding your way around mont saint-michel., - your tour includes access to mont saint-michel abbey. your guide will give you a detailed intro before you enter, then an audio guide to enrich your (unhurried!) independent visit.
  • - enjoy close encounters with art by van gogh, monet, cezanne, gauguin, manet, and more., - marvel at the beautiful interior the beaux-arts building and learn some of its secrets., - view the collection with a local, expert guide who is passionate about art and will show you a specially curated list of the most interesting and important works., - visit the musée d’orsay with skip the line tickets.
Included
  • high-speed trains and private minibus transfer to and from mont saint-michel, private minibus transport, skip the line ticket to abbey with audio guide
  • expert guide, tickets to the musée d’orsay
Excluded
  • gratuities, hotel pick-up/drop-off, lunch
  • gratuities, hotel pick-up/drop-off
Know Before You Go
  • comfortable walking shoes recommended and warm jackets for strong cold winds in the bay., please ensure that all members of your party have a valid id on them on the day of the visit. this is particularly important for guests who have qualified for child reduction., please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows after tour commencement or departure., please note, the order of sites visited will depend on the tides. in cases of unusually high tides, a tour of the bay will not be possible. the tour of the bay will be done barefoot; it is recommended, therefore, that you bring a small towel and a bag or backpack in which to put your shoes during that section of the tour. a jacket is highly recommended, even in the summer. , while exploring the bay, guests will,at times be wading through sand, clay, and water, that reaches their ankles.
  • as with all museums, some galleries of the musee d'orsay may be closed without prior notice. in this case, your guide will make an appropriate substitution., comfortable walking shoes recommended., please ensure that all members of your party have a valid id. this is particularly important for guests who qualify for a student or child discount., please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows after tour commencement or departure., to ensure the safety of visitors, french authorities enforce security measures upon entry to the musee d'orsay. suitcases, luggage, and larger bags are not allowed inside. please accept our apologies for any delay or inconvenience caused by extra security checks.
Know Before You Book
  • unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour.
  • unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers on this tour.