Discover Mont-Saint-Michel abbey, one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Explore this spectacular historical site at your own pace.

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Discover one of the world’s first UNESCO World Heritage Sites with a visit to Mont-Saint-Michel abbey. Explore the site with a self-guided tour aided by an information booklet and learn the fascinating history of the site entirely at your own pace.
The worship of Saint Michel was introduced on the holy mount in 708 and it became one of the most important places of medieval pilgrimage. Benedictine Monks began building an abbey here in the 10th century.
 
The abbey has withstood the assaults of man, time, and the elements. The heroic resistance of the mount to English attacks during the Hundred Years’ War (14th and 15th centuries) made it a symbol of French national identity. 
Monks left the abbey in 1790 and it was listed as a historic monument in 1874. The whole site has been returned to its former glory thanks to ongoing restoration work.

The abbey is located at the top of the village of Mont-Saint-Michel. The abbey is located at the top of the village of Mont-Saint-Michel. Due to its location at the top of the rock and the large number of steps, the site is difficult to access for disabled people and strollers.

Your ticket is valid only for the time slot you choose :
9:30 AM – ticket valid for an entrance between 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM
11:00 AM – ticket valid for an entrance between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
1:00 PM – ticket valid for an entrance between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM
3:00 PM – ticket valid for an entrance between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM

Explore one of the most iconic attractions in France
Discover Mont-Saint-Michel abbey, one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Site
Learn about the site’s rich history with an information booklet

Includes:
Entrance ticket to Mont-Saint-Michel abbey
Self-guide booklet available in French, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Dutch, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese and Korean
Audio guide (€3 payable directly at the monument)
Guided tours (available on site)

 

 

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