Private Full-Day Tour of Mont-Saint-Michel from Caen Discount Tickets

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Overview

Discover one of France’s most stunning attractions during this 10-hour, full-day tour of Mont-Saint-Michel. The UNESO World Heritage Site draws millions of visitors every year for its coastal, Gothic splendor. On this private tour, meet your guide in the city of Caen in the morning, after taking a train from Paris. Following breakfast and a brief tour of Caen, hop in a private minivan and make your way to Mont-Saint-Michel. After the tour, enjoy some calvados and sausage in a village nearby before taking an evening train back to Paris.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

I will meet you at your hotel, accommodation, arrival from the Train from Paris or anywhere in CAEN or within 30 km radius from CAEN

Pickup Information

Any hotel or accommodation within 30km radius from CAEN

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

English-GUIDE

English-WRITTEN

Italian-GUIDE

Polish-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel
I will meet you at 9 AM at your place in Caen or Bayeux and drive you all the way to the Marvel. On the way to Mt St-Michel (or on the way back according to the weather) we'll see the beauty of the Emerald Coast and I will tell you all the history of the Mont, its well kept secrets and forbidden stories. At around 10AM we will arrive there and start our tour. The tour will lead us to visit and explore the Abbey, the Church, the Monastery. You will learn about the pilgrims and the history of France throughout the centuries. After a complete tour of the Mont you'll enjoy the world famous omelette of the Mere Poulard. After the Mont St Michel, I will drive you to Avranches to see the ancient manuscripts made by the monks from Medieval Times to the French Revolution. There I will also show you the relic of Aubert, the founder of the Mont 1300 years ago. Then let's go to Villedieu Les Poeles see how church bells are made in a unique factory keeping this medieval tradition. Back by 6-7PM
Duration: 240 mins
2. La Chapelle-Saint-Aubert
See the oldest building of the Mont St Michel at low tide, the Aubert chapel built around 711CE
Duration: 30 mins
3. Scriptorial d'Avranches, musee des manuscrits du Mont Saint-Michel
Learn about the medieval manuscripts of the Mont St Michel. These books displayed are over 1000 years old. Learn about how the monks worked at the Mont St Michel Abbey.
Duration: 60 mins
4. Cornille Havard - Fondeur Depuis 1865
Learn about church bell making, a tradition passing generation from generation for centuries. You'll learn everything about how church bells are made, and if you're lucky you'll even see one being casted.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Bottled water

Snacks

Professional art historian guide

Local taxes

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusion

DVD (available to purchase)

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Train tickets

Lunch

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children must be accompanied by an adult

May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Please specify any dietary requirements at time of booking

Price is per car with a maximum of 6 people per booking

Tour Guide and Driver will wear a mask and/or a safety shield and virus safety shield is installed in the Van

Supplied by Normandytour

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