Top Things to do in Mont-Saint-Michel
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What to do and see in Mont-Saint-Michel, Normandy: The Best Free Things to do
This island, with its fast and fickle tides, was a notorious prison during the French Revolution. Today, visitors arrive by choice, seeking to explore the 11th-century abbey, dine in fine restaurants and take in the impressive evening illuminations. Only a narrow causeway built in 1880 links the island to the mainland, although a bridge is due to be completed in 2012.
Restaurants in Mont-Saint-Michel
1. Eglise Paroissiale Saint-Pierre
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4.5 based on 462 reviews
Reviewed By Sunshine32501162588
Our group celebrated a Mass in this church. It was hard to concentrate on the Mass with all the old statues and artifacts around to look at. We were there in Oct., so much less of a crowd, but enough people. It was worth the visit to be sure.
2. Tour du Nord
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4.5 based on 367 reviews
Reviewed By DanW440 - Portland, United States
One of the towers that affords an awesome view out to sea, the Tour du Nord, is one of the many sections of Mont-Saint-Michel not to miss. Climb the stairs, walk around the tower and join the seagulls in watching the tide come in or go out.
3. Fortifications du Mont-Saint-Michel
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4.5 based on 1,925 reviews
Reviewed By JenBlack85 - Kaiserslautern, Germany
.... When you are there early. We walked there early in the morning and the streets were still mostly empty which was nice. We had time to see everything in peace and enjoy the historic feel of this wonderful place. We took out time exploring the alleys and headed slowly uphill towards the Abby. We did not have to wait long to get a ticket to visit the Abby itself. Once we got back out, it was around 1pm and the place was packed with people and large tourist groups. We had a quick stop to get a little souvenir and originally had planned to have lunch there. But everything was so full there was no way we would enjoy staying there any longer so we slowly made our way back to the car. On the last photo I added you see the amount of people heading to the town, so if you are planning a visit I highly recommend to get there early to avoid this craziness
4. Mont Saint Michel Tourist Information Center
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4.5 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By philwar58 - Charlotte, United States
A must see when you are in France. I would recommend stopping by the nearby German cemetery beforehand for an awesome view as Mont Saint Michel rises out of the distance like nothing I’ve ever seen before. When arriving at MSM I would recommend touring from the left and finishing through town.
5. Maison de l'Artichaut
6. Mont Saint-Michel Bay
7. Tour Gabriel
8. Office de Tourisme Mont Saint-Michel Normandie
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4.0 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By ANGELOV230 - Milan, Italy
I stopped here right at the beginning of my tour of Mont Saint Michel. Staff are very friendly and very knowledgeable, so they can provide good hints & tips for your visit. They also have a few souvenirs, less expensive than in other shops.
9. Barrage sur le Couesnon
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4.0 based on 352 reviews
Reviewed By werdlerswereld - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
You can walk the barrage or use the free bus transport to get to the mount. We walke dback to town and it was a very nice promenade
10. Tour de L'Arcade
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4.0 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By LAX248
Mont-Saint-Michel As previously mentioned...OUTSTANDING local tour guide: LAURENT PESNEAUD. He was extremely knowledgeable, witty, professional and even gave up his own hotel room for members of his tour. Cannot say enough great communication skills of the man. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED the place "Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel" along with his expertise...What a powerful combination. LAURENT has superb command of English and knows the history of "Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel", and WWII.
