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

4.6 (5 reviews) Caen, France
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Duration10h
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LanguagesEnglish, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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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.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Local taxes
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • DVD (available to purchase)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Train tickets
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel
    4h · Admission ticket included
    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
  2. La Chapelle-Saint-Aubert
    30m · Admission ticket included
    See the oldest building of the Mont St Michel at low tide, the Aubert chapel built around 711CE
  3. Scriptorial d'Avranches, musee des manuscrits du Mont Saint-Michel
    1h · Admission ticket included
    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.
  4. Cornille Havard - Fondeur Depuis 1865
    1h · Admission ticket included
    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.

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

End 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 details

Any hotel or accommodation within 30km radius from CAEN

Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

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