Mont Saint Michel Full Day Tour from Bayeux
Overview
Your guide will first present you the village on the island, where shops and restaurants have existed for 1000 years.
Then you will climb to the top of the rock where you will visit the different rooms of the abbey and you will have the chance to understand what was the life of a monk in the "City of Books", through different wars over centuries. Also, your guide will explain to you the slow construction of the abbey, from its pre-romanesque times to the French revolution, and the use of the different rooms of the abbey.
Inclusions
- Round trip from central Bayeux in a minivan with A/C
- Experienced and certified guide
- Admission to the abbey
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mont-Saint-Michel, Mont-Saint-Michel, Manche, Basse-Normandie, Normandy
We will first drive 1h30 to Mont-Saint-Michel.
Mont Saint Michel is the most visited site in Normandy and one of the most visited sites in France. The first construction on the rock was built in 708.
A few decades later, it became a major pilgrimage site for all Christians in the world. Thanks to the work of the religious community on the Mont, the site was seen as an intellectual reference in Europe where thousands of books, manuscripts and charters were written.
In the 19th century, the importance of Mont Saint Michel was in decline and it became a prison after the French Revolution in 1789. From 1793 until 1863, the site had the worst reputation and was nicknamed the Bastille of the seas… The building suffered from the lack of maintenance during that time and almost disappeared after the French stopped using it as a prison. Fortunately, it was saved from destruction and many architects renovated it from then until present day.
After the visit, we will drive back to Bayeux 1h30 .
Duration: 5 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Gwen was an excellent guide to this special place. His narrative of the history begins on the ride to Saint Michel. Growing up in the area, and visiting as a youth, gives him a great insight into the multiple periods and changes that have transformed the Abbey. His explanations just didn't...
Gwen was an excellent guide to this special place. His narrative of the history begins on the ride to Saint Michel. Growing up in the area, and visiting as a youth, gives him a great insight into the multiple periods and changes that have transformed the Abbey. His explanations just didn't cover facts, but related them to the thinkkng of each time period. He pointed out subtle structures, that without the detailed knowledge he relates, would be missed by the unguided tourist. Great a d meaningful day.Could not have dreamed of a more informative tour. Gwenaël enthusiastically made our tour a great learning experience. Solid knowledge of history.
Could not have dreamed of a more informative tour. Gwenaël enthusiastically made our tour a great learning experience. Solid knowledge of history.We had a wonderful day with Pierre! He was incredibly knowledgeable and personable, and our group of 7 people (ages 7 though 71) thoroughly enjoyed our Mont Saint Michel Tour.
We had a wonderful day with Pierre! He was incredibly knowledgeable and personable, and our group of 7 people (ages 7 though 71) thoroughly enjoyed our Mont Saint Michel Tour.I highly recommend this tour with Yanick. He is an amazing tour guide. He is very thorough and detailed and very kind as well. Our visit to San Michel was spectacular….a once in a lifetime experience
I highly recommend this tour with Yanick. He is an amazing tour guide. He is very thorough and detailed and very kind as well. Our visit to San Michel was spectacular….a once in a lifetime experienceThe full day tours led by Yannick were the best part of our trip to Normandy. Yannick is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, fun, and extremely well prepared. His book of maps and photos added such value to the tours. His info appealed to both those who had seen Band of Brothers and Saving Private Ry...
The full day tours led by Yannick were the best part of our trip to Normandy. Yannick is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, fun, and extremely well prepared. His book of maps and photos added such value to the tours. His info appealed to both those who had seen Band of Brothers and Saving Private Ryan as well as those who didn’t. Yannick included many true stories that added special meaning to the tour (and sometimes brought tears to our eyes). He was open to all our questions and made it clear he was happy to spend time with us. This is more than just a job to Yannick; he made us feel like we are his friends.Viator hooked us up with HQ Company tours. MicKael Patin, Co-manager, of HQ Company Tour was fantastic. He spoke excellent English (and other languages) and drove us safely from Bayeux to Le Mont Saint Michel (and back) for a fabulous and informative tour of that amazing historical place. MicKael...
Viator hooked us up with HQ Company tours. MicKael Patin, Co-manager, of HQ Company Tour was fantastic. He spoke excellent English (and other languages) and drove us safely from Bayeux to Le Mont Saint Michel (and back) for a fabulous and informative tour of that amazing historical place. MicKael was personable and guided us through the entire abbey. The all-inclusive price was quite reasonable. We could not have asked for a better tour.