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What to do and see in Mont-Saint-Michel, Normandy: The Best Multi-day Tours
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.
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1. 2 Day Mont Saint Michel & D-Day Normandy Private Day Tour from Paris
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Visit the Mont Saint Michel UNESCO World Heritage site on Day 1 and explore the D-Day landing beaches of Normandy on Day 2 and gain insight into World War II history on this private day trip from Paris. Travel with a private guide to key WWII battle sites including : Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc, and gain insight into the sacrifices made on both sides. Then, visit the American Cemetery — where a great many soldiers are laid to rest. This tour can be adapted and includes pickup and drop-off at your Paris hotel or apartment.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private guide and guide's hotel, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Clients hotel, Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By tjdotson
My husband and I were on a short trip to Paris for his work. On the day he had mostly off, we had Frederic drive us to Bruges since we had never been to Belgium and the pictures looked amazing. After a very comfortable ride there, Frederic started a walking tour with us in the morning and we quickly realized the pictures did not do this quaint city justice! We felt like Disney had created this perfect little town for people to see. Frederic walked us around before we stopped for lunch together. He was going to leave us to dine alone but we asked him to join us because we enjoyed his company so much and we wanted to hear more about the city. After lunch, he gave us the option of having him continue to walk us around or we could explore on our own. We chose to explore on our own since we felt he had given us such a good overview that morning. We had plans to tour the Chocolate Museum but when we arrived, it was closed due to the time of year. We actually didn't mind much and we just spent the day wandering the beautiful streets around the canals and stopping for hot chocolate and waffles. I would highly suggest a visit to Bruges to feel like you have stepped back in time. Speaking of time, we toured in January and lucked out that it wasn't extremely cold. The crowds were very low so it was easy to wander the streets and sometimes we found ourselves the only ones exploring the small alleyways. I would definitely return to Bruges one day and would highly suggest taking this tour especially if it is your first visit or if you have very limited time in the city.
2. 3-Day Mt Saint-Michel & Loire Valley Castles with Optional Pick up
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4.0 based on 20 reviews
Explore Normandy and the châteaux of France’s Loire Valley on this 3-day tour from Paris. Visit famous Mont St-Michel and tour the Abbey with your guide. Travel deep into the château country of the Loire Valley and visit beautiful castles like Château de Chambord and the Château du Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci lived. Hear of the history and heritage of these spectacular mansions during your tours. This easy excursion from Paris is a wonderful way to see more of France. Overnight accommodation and comfortable coach transport are included.
Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Transport in luxury air-conditioned coach, Professional guide, 2 nights accommodation in a 4 star hotel, Meals included : Lunch on the first day, buffet breakfasts, 1 dinner and lunch on the third day, Porterage service on hotel arrival and departure, Entrance ticket for the various monuments., Pick up and drop hotel in Paris ( if option selected)
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drink, unless specified, Lunch on the 2nd day
Reviewed By leannem578
***DO NOT USE THIS SERVICE*** TERRIBLE customer service. Have contacted them before the Covid pandemic asking for a refund. Did not receive it. Then Covid hit - asked MANY times via email for a refund. This trip was for 4 adults - for a cost of 476Euros. There have been so many emails - and they keep saying that a refund is in the works. First they said immediately, then they said 6 months. I cannot recommend this tour operator due to this blatant disrespect of their customers. I need these funds back. I was out of work for more than 8 months - and this is really unacceptable.
3. Lisieux, D-Day Beaches, Mt. St. Michel & St.Malo, 3-Day Private Tour from Paris
Enjoy this 3-day in the beautiful region of Normandy and visit some of the most historical, memorial, heritage, and religious places. Travel 1hr30 in train and start your trip in the Sanctuary of Lisieux to follow the footsteps of Saint Teresa, continue the second day traveling in a private minivan with an English-speaking guide/driver to the city of Bayeux and admire the 70 meters long middle age Tapestry, Listed “World Heritage” by UNESCO. Continue to the Landing Beaches of Normandy and the American Cemetery. On the third day visit, the Mont Saint Michel classed by UNESCO as a world heritage in 1979 and continue to the walled city of Saint-Malo known as a city of pirates. Finally, take the TGV (Bullet train) from Rennes to Paris and be there in only one and a half hours (instead of 5 HOURS by minibus).
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Assistance at Paris Saint Lazare train station on departure, 2nd class train tickets from Paris to Lisieux, Full day walking tour of Lisieux with special guide, Lunch, dinner and overnight at the HERMITAGE in Lisieux, 2Day tour in a private minibus with an English-speaking guide/driver, starting LISIEUX/ending RENNES, Dinner and overnight in a 3-Star hotel on half board in the Mount Saint Michel area, Entrance fees at the tapestry in Bayeux and at the Mount Saint Michel, TGV bullet train Journey 2nd class from RENNES to PARIS Montparnasse train station , Special prices for groups over 15 people on request
Exclusions: Beverages (Except in LISIEUX – wine during meals), Lunches on day 2 and 3, Tips for the guide / driver
Reviewed By F5148YLjoannes
Our local guide (“small” Lawrence) was kind and knowledgeable, and logistics with her and the tour were seamless. Only recommendation would be to cut the wax museum visit (which comes at the end of the day) because by then, you’ve heard Therese’ story a lot and seen “real” sites so the wax museum seemed superfluous.
4. D-Day Beaches, Mt. St. Michel & St. Malo, 2-Day tour in PRIVATE CAR from Paris
Enjoy this 2-day tour in the beautiful region of Normandy and visit some of the most historical, memorial and heritage places. Take your private car from Paris and travel to the city of Bayeux. Admire the 70 meters long middle age Tapestry, Listed “World Heritage” by UNESCO. Continue to the Landing Beaches of Normandy and the American Cemetery. On the second day visit, the Mont Saint Michel classed by UNESCO as a world heritage in 1979 and continue to the walled city of Saint-Malo known as a city of pirates. Finally, return to Paris in your private car.
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Private car during the entire tour starting and ending in Paris, 2Day tour with a private English-speaking guide, starting in BAYEUX - ending in Saint Malo, Entrance fees at the tapestry in Bayeux and at the Mount Saint Michel, Dinner and overnight in a 3-Star hotel on half board in the Mount Saint Michel area
Exclusions: Lunches, Tips for the guide / driver, Beverages
Reviewed By F5148YLjoannes
Our local guide (“small” Lawrence) was kind and knowledgeable, and logistics with her and the tour were seamless. Only recommendation would be to cut the wax museum visit (which comes at the end of the day) because by then, you’ve heard Therese’ story a lot and seen “real” sites so the wax museum seemed superfluous.
5. D-Day Landing Beaches, Mont St. Michel & St. Malo, 2-Day Private Tour from Paris
Enjoy this 2-day tour in the beautiful region of Normandy and visit some of the most historical, memorial and heritage places. Take your train to the city of Bayeux and admire the 70 meters long middle age Tapestry, Listed “World Heritage” by UNESCO. Continue to the Landing Beaches of Normandy and the American Cemetery. On the second day visit, the Mont Saint Michel classed by UNESCO as a world heritage in 1979 and continue to the walled city of Saint-Malo known as a city of pirates. Finally, take the TGV bullet train from Rennes to Paris and be there in only one and a half hours.
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, 2nd class train tickets from Paris to Bayeux, 2Day tour in a private minibus with an English-speaking guide/driver, starting BAYEUX/ending RENNES, Assistance at Paris Saint Lazare train station on departure, Entrance fees at the tapestry in Bayeux and at the Mount Saint Michel, Dinner and overnight in a 3-Star hotel on half board in the Mount Saint Michel area, TGV bullet train Journey 2nd class from RENNES to PARIS Montparnasse train station , Special prices for groups over 15 people on request
Exclusions: Beverages, Lunches, Tips for the guide / driver
Reviewed By F5148YLjoannes
Our local guide (“small” Lawrence) was kind and knowledgeable, and logistics with her and the tour were seamless. Only recommendation would be to cut the wax museum visit (which comes at the end of the day) because by then, you’ve heard Therese’ story a lot and seen “real” sites so the wax museum seemed superfluous.
6. France Guided 12-Day Tour
The unmissable opportunity to discover the best of France, the most famous sights such as the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, visit the Louvre in a guided way. Visit important cities in world history and the richest religious part of France. An unmissable itinerary.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast
Exclusions: Drinks in general, No items that are not mentioned in our list, Aerial
7. Paris, Lisieux, Mont St. Michel, Nevers & Lourdes, Private 6-Day Pilgrimage
Enjoy 6 days / 5 nights touring the pilgrimage sites in France. Visit the Sanctuary of LISIEUX and follow the footsteps of Saint Therese, continue the next day to the MONT ST. MICHEL and the abbey at the top, both proclaimed as UNESCO world heritage site since 1979. Return to Paris and depart the next day to the Sanctuary of NEVERS where Saint Bernadet spent her last years. Return to your hotel in Paris and depart the next day to the Sanctuary of our Lady of LOURDES, place of the apparitions and one of the most pilgrimage visited places of the world. Discover the life of St Bernadette Soubirous, visit the Grotto of the apparitions, attend the Torchlight procession and have some time of contemplation.
Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, 3 nights in Paris in a 3-star hotel, 1 Night in the Hermitage at Lisieux, 1 Night in a 4-Star hotel in Lourdes, Special assistance at Saint Lazare Train Station, 2nd class train tickets to Lisieux, 2nd class TGV bullet train tickets from Rennes, 2nd class round trip tickets Paris/Nevers/Paris, 2nd class round trip tickets Paris/Lourdes/Paris , Private guided tours in Lisieux, Mont St. Michel, Nevers and Lourdes, Private guide/driver in minivan from Lisieux to Mont Saint Michel and ending in Rennes train station, Special prices for groups over 15 people on request
Exclusions: Food and drinks unless specified, Tips for the guide / driver
Reviewed By F5148YLjoannes
Our local guide (“small” Lawrence) was kind and knowledgeable, and logistics with her and the tour were seamless. Only recommendation would be to cut the wax museum visit (which comes at the end of the day) because by then, you’ve heard Therese’ story a lot and seen “real” sites so the wax museum seemed superfluous.
8. Paris, Lisieux, Mont St. Michel & Lourdes, France 5-Day Private Pilgrimage
Enjoy 5 Days/4 nights touring the pilgrimage sites in France. In the first two days visit the beautiful region of Normandy travel by train to the city of Lisieux and Discover the life of St Theresa in the Sanctuary. The next day meet your expert guide who will drive you to the Mont St. Michel classed by UNESCO as a world heritage in 1979, visit the abbey at the top where every pilgrim infuses the voyage with their own mix of spiritual nourishment, personal growth, introspection, inspiration, wonder, and curiosity. At the end of the day, return to Paris on the bullet train, and be in Paris in 1hr30. On the third day Travel to Lourdes by bullet train to discover the life of St. Bernadette and the history of the apparitions, attend the torchlight procession. Spend the fourth day in Lourdes and have your own time of contemplation and recollection, you can attend the mass at the Grotto or go to the miraculous baths. Return and spend your last night in Paris.
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Assistance at Paris train stations on departure, 2nd class tickets from Paris to Lisieux, 2nd class TGV (bullet train) tickets from Rennes to Paris, 1 night at the Hermitage in Lisieux, 2 nights in a 3-star hotel in Paris, 1 night in a 4-star hotel in Lourdes, Walking tour and spiritual visit of the Sanctuaries in Lisieux and Lourdes with a professional guide, Guide/driver for the visit of Mont St. Michel starting in Lisieux ending in Rennes
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Tips for the guide / driver
Reviewed By F5148YLjoannes
Our local guide (“small” Lawrence) was kind and knowledgeable, and logistics with her and the tour were seamless. Only recommendation would be to cut the wax museum visit (which comes at the end of the day) because by then, you’ve heard Therese’ story a lot and seen “real” sites so the wax museum seemed superfluous.
9. Mont St. Michel, D-Day Beaches & Loire Valley Castles, 3-Day Private from Paris
Enjoy this 3-day tour in two of the most beautiful regions in France: NORMANDY and THE LOIRE VALLEY. Start your trip in the city of Bayeux to admire the 70 meters long middle age Tapestry, Listed World Heritage by UNESCO. Continue to the coast and visit the Landing beaches of the D-Day and the American Cemetery. On the second day visit the Mont Saint Michel classed by UNESCO as a world heritage in 1979 and continue to the walled city of Saint-Malo. Return to Paris in bullet train. Finally travel to the city of Tours, board your minibus for an incredible CASTLE tour through the Loire Valley, UNESCO´s World Heritage since 2000. You will have a guided visit of: Château de VILLANDRY, known for its beautiful gardens; Château de CHENONCEAU, one of the best-known of the Loire valley, and one of the two to have been built in the river bed; and Château d'Amboise recognized as Historical Monument by the French Ministry of Culture since 1840. Leonardo Da Vinci spent his last days in this Château.
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, 2nd class train tickets from Paris to Bayeux, 2-Day tour in a private minibus. English-speaking guide/driver, starting in BAYEUX, ending in RENNES, Dinner and overnight in a 3-Star hotel on half board in Pontorson, Entrance fees at the tapestry in Bayeux and at the Mount Saint Michel, Bullet train (TGV) 2nd class journey from RENNES to PARIS Montparnasse train station , 1 Night in Paris in a 3-star hotel on Bed & Breakfast, Bullet train (TGV) 2nd class road-trip Paris/Tours/Paris, 1-Day tour in the Loire Valley with English-speaking guide / driver , Entrance fees and guided tour in the three castles of the Loire Valley
Exclusions: Meals and beverages unless specified, Tips for the guide / driver, Pre and post accommodations in Paris (Can be booked upon request)
Reviewed By F5148YLjoannes
Our local guide (“small” Lawrence) was kind and knowledgeable, and logistics with her and the tour were seamless. Only recommendation would be to cut the wax museum visit (which comes at the end of the day) because by then, you’ve heard Therese’ story a lot and seen “real” sites so the wax museum seemed superfluous.
10. 2-Day Normandy & Brittany Small-Group Tour from Paris, Calvados tasting
We offer during this 2-day trip most popular sights of Normandy and Brittany wit Cheese, Calvados & Cider tasting by our comfortable WiFi air conditioned Mercedes Minivan for up to 6 clients + Guide + Driver. You’ll see Rouen, Étretat, Honfleur, Mont Saint-Michel and Fougères We offer a high-quality product with with a live guide. Guided walking tours in Rouen, Honfleur and Etretat, Mont Saint-Michel with Abbey visit and Fougères. We bring You to the local Calvados producer where You can get explanations from the local producer how it is being made for centuries and taste the genuine Calvados & Cider of Normandy (included). We want to stress that we offer one professional driver and one professional guide as well. Each of them makes with quality his job concentrated on his duties. Minivan drives faster than normal bus. Minivan is also more comfortable for such trips compared with normal cars. You save up between one and two hours compared with big buses.
Inclusions: Calvados and Cheese tasting, Comfortable Mercedes minivan, air-conditioned, WiFi on board, Guided visits of Rouen, Honfleur, Etretat, Mont Saint-Michel, Fougeres, Professional Guide and Driver, Two bottle of water per person, Hotel accommodation
Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenirs
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