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Tourism Mont Saint-Michel
Only 44 people live in the town (2010 figures). In summer, there are up to 20,000 daily visitors and the average time to visit is between 2 and 3 hours.
What to do in Mont Saint-Michel ?
Known primarily through its abbey, Mont-Saint-Michel is one of the towns of Normandy's most visited. The town and the bay are incrites on the World Heritage list of UNESCO since 1979. Mont-Saint-Michel is a French commune located in the department of Manche and the Lower Normandy region.
During the visit of the Mont Saint-Michel, you will be attracted by the fortification walk, which gives an unforgettable view. You can also visit the visit the historical museum, which recounts 1000 years of the city.
Gastronomy in Mont Saint-Michel
The Mother Poulard omelette has a world-wide fame thanks to the drawer Christophe, who mentionned it in his paints. This omelette is made with fresh cream and it is the city's speciality.
Accomodation in Mont Saint-Michel
Hotels of the Mont Saint-Michel that we selected for you are very great places to journey. Well located, they will help you have a good time.
Museums and monuments to visit
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Abbaye du Mont Saint-MichelOne night in October 708, the Archangel Saint Michael appeared to Aubert, the Bishop of Avranche, ordering him to build a sanctuary on Mount Tombe, an island of granite standing in the middle of the ...
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Ecomusée de la Baie du Mont Saint MichelThe museum of the Bay of Mont Saint Michel helps discover the different environments - sea, land and air - and "occupiers". Inside, you go back in time. You will understand the formation of ...
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Manoir Le Grand-DoyennéThe Manor of Grand-Doyenné was built in the medium of XII century.
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Musée le ScriptorialMuseum of the manuscripts of Mont-Saint-Michel, which hosts more than 200 medieval volumes. A visit fun and original for the whole family.
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Basilique Saint-GervaisThe church of Saint-Gervais has been built in middle of the XVII century. It attracts many visitors with the relic of Saint-Aubert who is the main asset.
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Donjon d'AvranchesThe dungeon of Avranches was built in the XI century during the installation of a first count: Robert d'Avranches.
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Église Saint-SaturninThe Church of Saint-Saturnin was built in the Middle Age, then rebuilt many times thereafter.
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Église Notre-Dame-des-ChampsThe Church of Notre-Dame-des-Champs was built in the XVII century and is located outside the city. With its imposing structure and its style neo-Gothic, it is a place of tourist attraction of the city ...
A weekend to discover the Mont -Saint- Michel
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Le mont-saint-michel
- Durée : 2 jours
Throughout the weekend , you'll discover from the Mont -Saint- Michel . You will know everything between its history, its legends , its population ...
Normandy and the D-Day
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Cherbourg-octeville
- Durée : 4 jours
Three departments (the Cavaldos, Manche and Orne) gather a large number of museums and memorials in remembrance of D-Day and the following months. On the occasion of the 70th anniversary commemoration of D-Day, we invite you to discover the most beautiful sites in the region linked to this ...
Crédit Photo " title=" Day 3 : Juno Beach CenterCrédit Photo "/>3 days in the Cotentin, around Hauteville sur Mer
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Hauteville-sur-mer
- Durée : 3 jours
Enjoy a weekend in Hauteville sur mer. This family resort Northwest Cotentin is ideally situated for exploring the Normandy bocage and enjoys a privileged climate.
Tour to explore Manche
- Thème : Sites and museums
- Départ : Le mont-saint-michel
- Durée : 6 jours
For 6 days, you will discover the heritage of La Mancha. Our tour begins with the famous Mont Saint Michel and ends with the nose Jobourg.