Day trip to Mont-Saint-Michel
Mont Saint-Michel invites you to an unforgettable day between sky and sea! A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this jewel of the English Channel is as captivating for its breathtaking architecture as for the beauty of its bay, home to some of the highest tides in Europe.
Book a hotel in Dinan, less than an hour from Mont Saint-Michel, for a day trip to this iconic location.
Upon arrival, let yourself be guided by the Grande Rue, the main street of the medieval village. Lined with half-timbered houses, inns, and traditional shops, it leads you to the Benedictine abbey, dedicated to the Archangel Saint Michael.
A masterpiece of audacity and faith, it rises nearly 80 meters above the sea. There you will discover: the refectory, the cloister, the guest hall, the crypts, and the abbey church.
From the West Terrace, enjoy the view: it is simply spectacular, especially during spring tides when the water completely surrounds the rock.
The village of Mont-Saint-Michel is home to no fewer than four museums:
The ramparts of Mont Saint-Michel, built during the Hundred Years' War, offer a historical walk punctuated by spectacular panoramas.
Seven towers follow one another along the rampart walk, including the North Tower, renowned for its view of the tidal bore.
On your way back down, lose yourself in the narrow alleyways, such as the famous Venelle du Guet, nicknamed "the cuckolds' alley," which is only 55 cm wide!
After this day spent walking in the fresh air, enjoy the relaxation area of the Hotel & Spa Armor Park**** in Dinan, with its heated indoor pool and sauna!
Book a hotel in Dinan, less than an hour from Mont Saint-Michel, for a day trip to this iconic location.
The Mont Saint-Michel Abbey
Upon arrival, let yourself be guided by the Grande Rue, the main street of the medieval village. Lined with half-timbered houses, inns, and traditional shops, it leads you to the Benedictine abbey, dedicated to the Archangel Saint Michael.
A masterpiece of audacity and faith, it rises nearly 80 meters above the sea. There you will discover: the refectory, the cloister, the guest hall, the crypts, and the abbey church.
From the West Terrace, enjoy the view: it is simply spectacular, especially during spring tides when the water completely surrounds the rock.
Dive into the history of Mont-Saint-Michel
The village of Mont-Saint-Michel is home to no fewer than four museums:
- The Historical Museum presents 1,300 years of history through wax figures depicting the monks who built and the prisoners of the abbey.
- The Maritime Museum explains the tidal phenomena and the formation of the bay, a natural area of rare beauty.
- The Archéoscope, through an immersive show, transports you through the centuries to relive the birth of the Mont.
- The Logis Tiphaine, a 14th-century knight's residence, reveals daily life in the Middle Ages.
Stroll along the ramparts and through the medieval alleyways
The ramparts of Mont Saint-Michel, built during the Hundred Years' War, offer a historical walk punctuated by spectacular panoramas.
Seven towers follow one another along the rampart walk, including the North Tower, renowned for its view of the tidal bore.
On your way back down, lose yourself in the narrow alleyways, such as the famous Venelle du Guet, nicknamed "the cuckolds' alley," which is only 55 cm wide!
After this day spent walking in the fresh air, enjoy the relaxation area of the Hotel & Spa Armor Park**** in Dinan, with its heated indoor pool and sauna!
