{"id":3917,"date":"2023-01-31T17:03:05","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T16:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/tour-paris-mont-saint-michel-excursion\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T10:57:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T08:57:05","slug":"day-trip-paris-mont-saint-michel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/day-trip-paris-mont-saint-michel\/","title":{"rendered":"Day trips Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel (7 options: tour, train, car)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A trip to France may seem incomplete without a visit to the wonder that is Mont-Saint-Michel.  <br\/>Here is our complete guide to plan a 1-day trip from Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel: your options for car, train, organized tours, private tour&#8230; And all our tips to have a good day!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/day-trip-paris-to-mont-saint-michel-tour-train-car.jpeg\" alt=\"Excursion from Paris to Mont Saint Michel 1 day tour\" class=\"wp-image-3862\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This opinion is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the area anonymously, making our own choices, and paying all our bills in full. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Excursion from Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can we visit the Mont-Saint-Michel from Paris in 1 day?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. It is possible.<br\/>The day will be long, very long. You should plan to leave early and return late. But it is quite feasible.<br\/>And you must realize that you will spend more time in transportation than on site. Please note that to visit the abbey in high season, you must book your ticket in advance.<br\/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/fr-fr\/le-mont-saint-michel-l1805?departsFrom=16&amp;activityType=dayTrip&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See all day options<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Mont-saint-michel\/Acces-a-pied\/i-HVWr6s9\/2\/8a9bd82b\/L\/acces_mont_saint_michel-13-L.jpg\" alt=\"Arrival on the Mont-Saint-Michel  \"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is it worth it?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends.<br\/>If you only have 3 days in Paris and it&#8217;s your first time visiting the French capital, there are enough great places to see there. We do not recommend it.<br\/>If you are staying in Paris for a week, then taking a day trip to discover the unique place that is the Mont-Saint-Michel is worth it.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, you should know that it is a very touristy and small place. If you don&#8217;t like crowds, you may find that it&#8217;s not worth it. In this case, we recommend you to spend a night there, because the experience is exceptional. <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/mont-saint-michel-night\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more<\/a> about this.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Mont-saint-michel\/Remparts\/i-HB4dmhP\/0\/101b0ec9\/L\/remparts_mont_saint_michel-31-L.jpg\" alt=\"Unique village of Mont-Saint-Michel  \"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is Mont-Saint-Michel in relation to Paris? How far away? Map<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beware, on a map, it may look close but it is not next door.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>West of Paris, almost in a straight line<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the border between Normandy and Brittany<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distance as the crow flies = 284 km (177miles)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distance by road = 360 km (224 miles)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel = 4h to 4h30 (depending on traffic jams)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image-border-class\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Map-Mont-Saint-Michel-in-France-location-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Map of Mont-Saint-Michel\" class=\"wp-image-1617\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Where is the Mont-Saint-Michel in France<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long does it take to get from Paris to Mont Saint Michel?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Travel time depends on your mode of transportation:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>By car: 4h to 4h30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By bus (organized tour): 4h to 4h30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>by train: 4h to 5h depending on the options &#8211; but you have to add the waiting time between trains and buses (that can make it 5 to 7h). We warn you right away, it&#8217;s not easy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It takes a 14 hour day to have some time to explore.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to visit Mont-Saint-Michel from Paris: best options<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The top 3 options are:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>On an organized tour<\/strong><br\/>the road is still faster and with a driver, you will not be tired.<br\/>This is the option we recommend when you only have one day.<br\/>See the options <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/searchResults\/all?text=mont+saint+michel+paris&amp;destId=&amp;pid=P00074304&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">on Viator<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s\/?q=mont%20saint%20michel%20paris&amp;searchSource=7&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">on Getyourguide<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By car<\/strong><br\/>to have as much freedom as possible and more time on site &#8211; but you will have to drive a lot<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Book your car on our preferred platform<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By train<\/strong><br\/>the best option is the TGV to Rennes and then the bus, but you have to make sure you get there because there are a limited number of buses during the day. There is no direct train.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/track.effiliation.com\/servlet\/effi.redir?id_compteur=22819431&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F&amp;effi_id=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Book your train ticket<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We clarify each option in detail in the following sections.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And for even more tips, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/how-to-get-to-mont-saint-michel-access\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our full article on visiting Mont-Saint-Michel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Mont-saint-michel\/Infos\/i-QmB948r\/1\/4a25949f\/L\/route_mont_saint_michel-15-L.jpg\" alt=\"Mont-Saint-Michel road  \"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long to visit Mont-Saint-Michel<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you go alone without a guide, we advise you to plan a minimum of 3 hours on site, but 5 or 6 hours will be more comfortable.<br\/>We saw people leaving after 2 hours but it was impossible to get the atmosphere, to visit the abbey and the whole village in 2 hours.<br\/>Don&#8217;t forget that once at the parking lot you still have to take the shuttle (15 min) or walk to the village (50min).<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, if you have difficulty getting around, Mont-Saint-Michel will be a difficult place for you.<br\/>There are many slopes, uneven pavements and stairs.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opening hours<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mont-Saint-Michel remains open at all hours. 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decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"792\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/newsletter_FR_2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/newsletter_FR_2.png 729w, https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/newsletter_FR_2-276x300.png 276w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 1 &#8211; Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel in an organized tour<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Mont-saint-michel\/Infos\/i-3Rjrxcr\/1\/f10d862c\/L\/Bus_tour_mont_saint_michel-4-L.jpg\" alt=\"organized bus tours to Mont-Saint-Michel  \"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Easy &#8211; no headaches to plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possibility to sleep in the bus  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No fatigue, not much driving yourself<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can look at the scenery or do something else on the way<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lots of additional information provided by the guide to learn more about the place<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disadvantages<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The noise of the group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less freedom in planning &#8211; limited time on site (about 3 hours), you have to leave when the bus leaves!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Mont-saint-michel\/Coucher-soleil\/i-5gTW5TZ\/2\/56a0b669\/L\/coucher_soleil_mont_saint_michel-14-L.jpg\" alt=\"arrival on the island of Mont-Saint-Michel  \"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Book<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are traveling in the summer, we advise you to book early to make sure you have a seat.<br\/>This is one of the most popular excursions in France.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose one that includes the entrance ticket to the abbey. It would be a shame to come and not visit it at the top of the island.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See all options <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/searchResults\/all?text=mont+saint+michel+paris&amp;destId=&amp;pid=P00074304&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">on Viator<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s\/?q=mont%20saint%20michel%20paris&amp;searchSource=7&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">on Getyourguide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our additional tips<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We advise you to sit on the right side of the bus. That way, on the road, as you approach Mont-Saint-Miche, you will see it in the distance.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We advise you to take without the lunch option. Grab a sandwich, and make the most of your time there<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be sure to choose a tour that lasts about 14 hours so that it includes enough time on site.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bus does not take you to the foot of the village. It stops at the parking lots and you have to take the free shuttle bus or walk to the fortifications.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/paris-l16\/from-paris-mont-st-michel-at-your-own-pace-by-coach-t133257\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">this tour<\/a>, which lets you choose how to visit the abbey part (audioguide, guide or entrance ticket only) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/paris-l16\/from-paris-mont-st-michel-at-your-own-pace-by-coach-t133257\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See details and availability<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Mont-saint-michel\/Infos\/i-g7Fpknb\/1\/f1f5c7fa\/L\/shuttle_mont_saint_michel-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Path and shuttle to Mont-Saint-Michel  \"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 2 &#8211; Paris Mont-Saint-Michel private tour with driver<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To have the advantages of the organized tour without the disadvantages, you can choose the private tour version.<br\/>It&#8217;s a bigger budget but:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The trip is more comfortable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have privileged information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You adapt a little more to your needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can customize the tour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend this tour with transportation in a luxury vehicle, private guide, visit of the village and the abbey and information on the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel in general.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Mont-St-Michel\/Versailles-Guided-Tours\/d25906-131161P1?pid=P00074304&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See details, price and availability<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Mont-saint-michel\/Remparts\/i-N382wGP\/1\/315cdf52\/L\/remparts_mont_saint_michel-64-L.jpg\" alt=\"ramparts and houses at Mont-Saint-Michel  \"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#d9e3de;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">A <span>MAGICAL EXPERIENCE<\/span> AT <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Mont-Saint-Michel<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_sans_border gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;margin-top:10px;\" class=\"option_titre2\"><strong><span>Step 1:<\/span> Plan and get there<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">All our top tips for <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visiting-mont-saint-michel-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visiting Mont-Saint-Michel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/how-to-get-to-mont-saint-michel-access\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to get to Mont-Saint-Michel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/day-trip-paris-mont-saint-michel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visiting Mont-Saint-Michel from Paris<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-mont-saint-michel-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mont-Saint-Michel in winter<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Visiting-Mont-Saint-Michel-France-tips.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;margin-top:10px;\" class=\"option_titre\"><strong><span>Step 2:<\/span> Decide on your program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/things-do-mont-saint-michel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What to do at Mont-Saint-Michel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-abbey-mont-saint-michel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mont Saint-Michel Abbey Tower<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/museums-mont-saint-michel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The museums of Mont-Saint-Michel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-restaurants-mont-saint-michel-eat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to eat at Mont-Saint-Michel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/alligator-bay-mont-saint-michel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit Alligator Bay<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/museum-scriptorial-avranches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit the Avranches Scriptorial Museum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Discover the <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/museum-scriptorial-avranches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most beautiful views of Mont-Saint-Michel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Don&#8217;t forget to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/billets-labbaye-du-mont-saint-michel-l145867\/?partner=region_lovers&amp;tq_campaign=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book your time slot to visit the abbey here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Mont-saint-michel\/Abbaye\/i-dKtwhQL\/0\/35edd53f\/L\/salle_chevaliers_abbaye_mont_saint_michel-07-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;margin-top:10px;\" class=\"option_titre\"><strong><span>Step 3:<\/span> decide where to sleep<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-mont-saint-michel-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to sleep near Mont Saint-Michel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/hotels-on-mont-saint-michel-inside\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotels on Mont Saint-Michel intramuros<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/mont-saint-michel-luxury-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luxury accommodations around Mt.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Mont-saint-michel\/Nuit\/i-jqqXNHC\/1\/9f1e6e31\/L\/nuit_Mont_saint_Michel_night-75-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_texte gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box-texte gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 3 &#8211; How to get from Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel by car<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All the flexibility on the program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can come very early to avoid the crowds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can come late to see the sunset<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also drive around the bay for more views<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disadvantages<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4h to 4h30 of driving in each direction, that&#8217;s a lot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No guide to give you more explanations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toll prices for the fastest route (otherwise it takes 1 hour longer each way)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parking prices (per car with free shuttle included)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Mont-saint-michel\/Infos\/i-XbGRnSN\/1\/b3bf03a6\/L\/route_mont_saint_michel-01-L.jpg\" alt=\"Highway to Mont-Saint-Michel  \"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Book<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You must reserve 2 items. Remember to do this early if you are traveling in the summer.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reserve your ticket slot in the abbey &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/billets-labbaye-du-mont-saint-michel-l145867\/?partner=region_lovers&amp;tq_campaign=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see here for availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reserve your rental car<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think there will be a toll cost<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>more pictures of the road, in <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/how-to-get-to-mont-saint-michel-access\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our article How to get to Mont-Saint-Michel<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#d9e3de;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#d9e3de\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">OUR ADVICE FOR <span>RENTING A CAR<\/span> IN<span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\"> Normandy<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DiscoverCars<\/a> &#8211; one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a <strong>car that is comfortable enough <\/strong>(distances can be long) but <strong>compact<\/strong> (some parking lots and villages are narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember to take out<strong>comprehensive insurance<\/strong> (some roads are winding and narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a lot of demand, <strong>book it early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full voiture_image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"421\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Yport_Normandie-3328.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7241\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Yport_Normandie-3328.png 421w, https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Yport_Normandie-3328-237x300.png 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=NL\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See available cars  <strong>   <\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3266 img_fleche\" style=\"width: 16px;  \" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ArrowRight.png\" alt=\"arrow\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-france-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all our tips<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our additional tips<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leave Paris early to avoid traffic and to visit the abbey before the crowds.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beware of the radars approaching Mont-Saint-Michel, there are many of them<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The shortest and fastest route is with the A13 freeway to Caen and then A84 to Avranches. Note that the A13 has been converted to &#8220;free flow&#8221;, which means that you no longer have to physically stop to pay (barrier-free tolls). See how to pay online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caen.cci.fr\/actualite\/tout-savoir-sur-le-passage-au-peage-en-flux-libre-de-lautoroute-a13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nearest parking lot to Mont-Saint-Michel is not free &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/garer-mont-saint-michel-parking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">more about parking<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 4 &#8211; Mont-Saint-Michel station (only in summer)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Mont-saint-michel\/Infos\/i-LnMHWQ6\/1\/5547bc2b\/L\/pontorson_gare_train_mont_saint_michel-02-L.jpg\" alt=\"facade of Pontorson-Mont-Saint-Michel station\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pontorson-Mont-Saint-Michel train station<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nearest train station is Pontorson-Mont-Saint-Michel. But you still need a shuttle to reach the Mont-Saint-Michel parking lots.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no direct train to Mont-Saint-Michel out of season (you have to go through Caen or Rennes).<br\/>In summer (end of June to beginning of September), there is one round trip per day.<br\/><br\/>This is very limiting. This is not our preferred option.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Route<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Train<\/strong><br\/>from Paris Montparnasse station to Pontorson station by TGV (high speed train)<br\/>Duration 1h45<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bus<\/strong><br\/>In summer, the company K\u00e9olis Armor makes 3 round trips per day  <br\/>The journey takes 1h10<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/track.effiliation.com\/servlet\/effi.redir?id_compteur=22819431&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F&amp;effi_id=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Book your train ticket<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 5 &#8211; The Mont-Saint-Michel train<em>(via<\/em> Villedieu-les-Poeles &#8211; in summer)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Paris\/Gares\/Gare-Montparnasse\/i-CTct8TR\/0\/ff45984c\/L\/train-L.jpg\" alt=\"Regional trains in France\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Regional trains in France<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a fairly quick option, and usually the cheapest.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Route<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Train<\/strong><br\/>from Paris Montparnasse station to Villedieu-les-Po\u00eales station by Nomad train<br\/>Duration 2h50<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bus<\/strong><br\/>From spring to the end of summer, the SNCF (Agence des trains en France) has a shuttle that connects with the trains.<br\/>The journey takes 45min<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The TGV and buses can fill up in summer, we advise you to book early.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/track.effiliation.com\/servlet\/effi.redir?id_compteur=22819431&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F&amp;effi_id=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Book your train ticket<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 6 &#8211; Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel by TGV and bus<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Paris\/Gares\/Gare-Lyon\/i-nV4KhCL\/0\/81defa37\/L\/TGV-L.jpg\" alt=\"TGV in France\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">TGV in France<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fastest option is the TGV high speed train to Rennes and then the bus.<br\/>This is the fastest option, but high-speed rail can be expensive.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Route<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Train<\/strong><br\/>from Paris Montparnasse station to Rennes station by TGV (high speed train)<br\/>Duration 1h45<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bus<\/strong><br\/>In summer, the company <a href=\"https:\/\/keolis-armor.com\/fr\/zmr-Destination-Mont-Saint-Michel-.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">K\u00e9olis Armor<\/a> makes several round trips per day (more in summer than out of season).<br\/>The journey takes 1h10<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The TGV and buses can fill up in summer, we advise you to book early.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/track.effiliation.com\/servlet\/effi.redir?id_compteur=22819431&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F&amp;effi_id=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Book your train ticket<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alternative<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can continue by train to Pontorson-Mont-Saint-Michel station and then take a shorter bus. We do not recommend it.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can rent a car in Renne and drive the rest of the way (1h15 drive).<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#d9e3de;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">A <span>MAGICAL EXPERIENCE<\/span> AT <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Mont-Saint-Michel<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_sans_border gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;margin-top:10px;\" class=\"option_titre2\"><strong><span>Step 1:<\/span> Plan and get there<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">All our top tips for <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visiting-mont-saint-michel-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visiting Mont-Saint-Michel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/how-to-get-to-mont-saint-michel-access\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to get to Mont-Saint-Michel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/day-trip-paris-mont-saint-michel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visiting Mont-Saint-Michel from Paris<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-mont-saint-michel-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mont-Saint-Michel in winter<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Visiting-Mont-Saint-Michel-France-tips.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;margin-top:10px;\" class=\"option_titre\"><strong><span>Step 2:<\/span> Decide on your program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/things-do-mont-saint-michel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What to do at Mont-Saint-Michel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-abbey-mont-saint-michel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mont Saint-Michel Abbey Tower<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/museums-mont-saint-michel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The museums of Mont-Saint-Michel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-restaurants-mont-saint-michel-eat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to eat at Mont-Saint-Michel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/alligator-bay-mont-saint-michel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit Alligator Bay<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/museum-scriptorial-avranches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit the Avranches Scriptorial Museum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Discover the <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/museum-scriptorial-avranches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most beautiful views of Mont-Saint-Michel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Don&#8217;t forget to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/billets-labbaye-du-mont-saint-michel-l145867\/?partner=region_lovers&amp;tq_campaign=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book your time slot to visit the abbey here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Mont-saint-michel\/Abbaye\/i-dKtwhQL\/0\/35edd53f\/L\/salle_chevaliers_abbaye_mont_saint_michel-07-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;margin-top:10px;\" class=\"option_titre\"><strong><span>Step 3:<\/span> decide where to sleep<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-mont-saint-michel-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to sleep near Mont Saint-Michel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/hotels-on-mont-saint-michel-inside\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotels on Mont Saint-Michel intramuros<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/mont-saint-michel-luxury-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luxury accommodations around Mt.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Mont-saint-michel\/Nuit\/i-jqqXNHC\/1\/9f1e6e31\/L\/nuit_Mont_saint_Michel_night-75-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_texte gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box-texte gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 7 &#8211; Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel by train <em>via<\/em> Caen<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a longer option, but I&#8217;d still recommend it if you want to combine it with the <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-memorial-caen-museum\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"9878\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caen Memorial<\/a> (with an overnight stay at Mont-Saint-Michel or <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-caen-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"9929\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caen<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Route<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Train<\/strong><br\/>from Paris St Lazare station to Caen station  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Train<br\/>from Caen station to Pontorson station<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bus<\/strong><br\/>Shuttle service of less than 30 minutes between Pontorson station and the Mont-Saint-Michel parking lots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">USE OUR GUIDE TO PLAN A  <br\/><span>DREAM TRIP<\/span> TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Normandy<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">All the information you need for your trip:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" id=\"liste_discover\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 maps that make planning easier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>160+ pre-selected locations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical advice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>300+ photos to help you choose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size bouton_10 is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-f5f78b3b wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"font-size:13px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/ebook-guide-road-trip-normandy\/\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover >><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container ebook-radius gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image ebook-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Box-Ebook-Normandy-EN.png\" alt=\"Box Ebook Corsica FR\" style=\"width:203px;height:157px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for your Paris &#8211; Mont-Saint-Michel tour<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What day to visit<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to avoid the biggest crowds, don&#8217;t visit on a weekend.<br\/>On weekdays, it&#8217;s about the same in attendance but still with quite a few people. Don&#8217;t think you&#8217;re alone!<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the price of the Mont-Saint-Michel<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mont-Saint-Michel is a village in France. This is a non-paying venue. Admission is free. Access is free.<br\/>Stroll through the narrow streets, climb the ramparts, admire from the dam&#8230; it&#8217;s free.<br\/>The shuttle bus from the parking lots is also free.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What pays off:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>parking as close as possible to the mountain &#8211; then you have to walk or take the shuttle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the visit of the Merveille (the abbey), a must &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-abbey-mont-saint-michel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see our article<\/a><br\/>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/billets-labbaye-du-mont-saint-michel-l145867\/?partner=region_lovers&amp;tq_campaign=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">reserve your entry slot<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>entrance to the museums &#8211; there are <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/museums-mont-saint-michel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4 museums<\/a> in the village. They round out the experience a bit with history and artifacts. But these are small private museums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And, of course, the restaurants, which have higher prices due to their location in a tourist area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to wear and what to bring<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Mont-saint-michel\/Village\/i-PzmTLR6\/0\/186e7e2f\/L\/mont_saint_michel-16-L.jpg\" alt=\"stairs in the Mont-Saint-Michel  \"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most important thing is to have good shoes.<br\/>It is an old village, on a small rocky island. Therefore, there are old cobblestones, steep slopes and many stairs.<br\/>Heels are strongly discouraged.<br\/>Choose stable, comfortable shoes.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moreover, the mountain is located in a bay open to the English Channel.<br\/>So the weather is changeable (and not tropical).<br\/>It can be sunny, then rainy, then buffeted by strong winds.<br\/>Bring different layers of clothing for wind, heat and rain<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if you&#8217;re crossing the bay, boots may be required. Follow your guide&#8217;s instructions carefully.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to see at Mont-Saint-Michel  <\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is an overview to help you find your way around. It includes the different sections of the village: Grande Rue, abbey, ramparts&#8230;<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/things-do-mont-saint-michel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our complete article on what to do in Mont-Saint-Michel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Map-Mont-Saint-Michel-streets-1024x752.png\" alt=\"Carte rues du mont saint michel map\" class=\"wp-image-3098\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mont-Saint-Michel in 2 hours &#8211; not to be missed<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2 hours is really limited.<br\/>We recommend..:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>take the shuttle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>admire the island from the footbridge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>go up through the ramparts to the entrance of the abbey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>go back down the main street<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>take the shuttle back<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mont-Saint-Michel in 4 hours &#8211; not to be missed<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>take the shuttle (or walk if you are good walkers to enjoy the views of the mountain)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>admire the island from the footbridge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>go up to the abbey by the ramparts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>visit the abbey (1h to 1h30)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>take the main street and explore the alleys and stairs around<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>take the shuttle back<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Mont-saint-michel\/Abbaye\/i-XpbNh48\/0\/8198aade\/L\/cloitre_mont_saint_michel-34-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cloister of the abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel  \"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Abbey cloister<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mont-Saint-Michel in 6 hours  <\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>archer if you are good walkers to enjoy the views on the mountain: with the fields and the sheep, with the footbridge, with the sand of the bay \/ or the water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>go up to the abbey by the ramparts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>visit the abbey (1h to 1h30) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-abbey-mont-saint-michel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see our guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>take the main street and explore the alleys and stairs around<a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/streets-mont-saint-michel-maps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(see our article on the streets of Mont-Saint-Michel<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>take the shuttle back<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">V\u00e9losc\u00e9nie &#8211; Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel by bike<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Mont-saint-michel\/Infos\/i-B32gDJs\/1\/791183db\/L\/velo_mont_saint_michel-L.jpghttps:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Mont-saint-michel\/Infos\/i-B32gDJs\/1\/791183db\/L\/velo_mont_saint_michel-L.jpg\" alt=\"to arrive by bike at Mont-Saint-Michel  \"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is also possible to reach Mont-Saint-Michel from Paris by bicycle.<br\/>The route is called the V\u00e9losc\u00e9nie.<br\/>The journey is 450km long.  <br\/>It is obviously not possible to do it in a day trip&#8230;<br\/>Nowadays, however, you can do just one section by bike and finish by public transport, or vice versa. Note also that some tourist offices offer luggage storage services &#8211; see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veloscenie.com\/pratique\/offices-de-tourisme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mont-Saint-Michel: 1 or 2 days?<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Mont-saint-michel\/Nuit\/i-jjDtVsm\/2\/53ca8e41\/L\/nuit_Mont_saint_Michel_night-14-L.jpg\" alt=\"Mont-Saint-Michel by night\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here we explain how to visit in one day but if you can, we recommend spending a night.<br\/>It is really a magical place once the sun goes down.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/mont-saint-michel-night\/\">See<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/mont-saint-michel-night\/\">all our photos of Mont-Saint-Michel by night<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/hotels-on-mont-saint-michel-inside\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our tips on the 7 hotels in the city<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#d9e3de;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\"><span>WHERE TO STAY<\/span> AT <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Mont-Saint-Michel<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"option_titre2\"><strong><span>Option 1:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Choose one of the 7 hotels on the mountain, within the city limits &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/hotels-on-mont-saint-michel-inside\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see our article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">The historic <strong>Auberge Saint-Pierre Hotel &#8211;<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/auberge-saint-pierre.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see prices, photos and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Mont-saint-michel\/Hotels\/i-xTDzzNd\/0\/f882a51a\/L\/saint_pierre_hotel_Mont_saint-Michel-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"option_titre\"><strong><span>Option 2:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Or stay in the area known as La Caserne, which is located between the parking lots and the footbridge leading to Mont-Saint-Michel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li class=\"ul_box\"><strong>The 4-star Mercure Hotel <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/mont-saint-michel.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices, photos and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Mont-saint-michel\/Caserne\/i-4DnFKHZ\/1\/3f6f0221\/L\/mercure_hotel_mont_saint_michel_caserne-08-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"option_titre\"><strong><span>Option 3:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">And if you are looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/mont-saint-michel-luxury-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">luxury<\/a>, check out our article dedicated to luxury hotels near Mont-Saint-Michel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li class=\"ul_box\">The charming <strong>guest house Clos de Gilles<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/le-clos-saint-gilles-pontorson.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices, photos and availability <\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Mont-saint-michel\/BnB\/i-tHLqJJz\/1\/bd8d29d2\/L\/Cols_saint_giles_bnb_mont_saint_michel-26-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"option_titre\"><strong><span>Option 4:<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">The Normandy countryside is very green and inspiring. At the bend in the forest or in the fields, pretty villages with beautiful buildings transport you to another world, or even another era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li class=\"ul_box\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Ermitage <\/strong>at 5min &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/ermitage-mont-saint-michel-beauvoir.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ul_box\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Ch\u00e2teau de Bouc\u00e9el<\/strong> at 30min &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/chateau-de-bouca-c-el.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Mont-saint-michel\/Luxury\/i-kBdv7xX\/2\/4a0c7a80\/L\/Ermitage_hotel_luxe_Mont_saint_Michel_chambre-05-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons planif_bouton is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-mont-saint-michel-hotels\/\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all our tips  <strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3266 img_fleche\" style=\"width: 16px;  \" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ArrowRight.png\" alt=\"arrow\"\/><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_auteur_voyage gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img_auteur_voyage img_provisoire\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/claire-robinson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Region-Lovers\/Equipe\/i-nsNF6C6\/0\/Cs2F5n96pkt9xFD9D3SVqmQspMhrKgN75nHgBqmjG\/L\/Claire-L.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"titre_auteur_voyage\"><span>SHE MADE THE TRIP AND WROTE THE ARTICLE \n<\/span><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Claire<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A trip to France may seem incomplete without a visit to the wonder that is Mont-Saint-Michel. 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