"A wonder of nature and history" Mont Saint Michel by Martinewezel

Mont Saint Michel Travel Guide: 312 reviews and 834 photos

We arrived at the moment of outgoing tide. As waves washed over the parking lot right under the rock, we had to leave our car in a grassy pasture between the sheeps, a few miles from the Mont.

A fair walk of 25 minutes, with a spectacular view.

Pros and Cons

Pros:No traffic possible on the Mont.
Cons:The many stairs can be an obstacle for disabled persons.
In a nutshell:An enchanting rock

Last visit to Mont Saint Michel: Jul 2006
Intro Updated Feb 26, 2011
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Reviews (5)

Mont Saint Michel at 9 am - Mont Saint Michel

Visit recommended early in the morning Favorites (1)

During high season the streets can be pretty crowded, especially in the afternoon. If you want to lavoid queues, start... more travel advice

Mont St Michel at low tide - Mont Saint Michel

Quicksand Warnings Or Dangers (1)

Never walk without a guide on the immense sand plain at low tide. The tide comes in like a galopping horse. Also mind... more travel advice

the ramparts Things to Do (3)

Why not beginning or ending your visit with a walk along the town ramparts? (only at low tide) more travel advice

The abbey on the top Things to Do (3)

Simply beautiful. If you don't order a guided tour, you run the risk to miss a lot of details. They abbey of St Michel... more travel advice

Comments (12)

balhannah Sep 20, 2009 at 11:31 PM Report Abuse

Hate the thought of getting caught in quicksand, that would be a nasty way to go if help wasn't near. Stunning place to visit, been on the wish list for quite a long time!
Greggor58 Aug 25, 2009 at 7:30 PM Report Abuse

Another European gem Martine...I could spend some time here easily..Great intro picture...Id love to visit here sometime!
BillNJ Jul 17, 2008 at 2:16 AM Report Abuse

Great tips and photos. What spectacular views! While crowded with tourists, Mont Saint Michel looks like a wonderful place to visit. Cheers, Bill
Nemorino Jun 29, 2008 at 5:53 AM Report Abuse

Hi Martine, thanks for your visit to my Mannheim page. I've never been to Mont Saint Michel, but it looks spectacular, at least from a distance. But thanks for the warning about that narrow street with all the touristy shops and medieval torture museums.
Ben-UK Jan 29, 2006 at 8:08 AM Report Abuse

Great Intro photo -- I really like the none of the ramparts too -- very nice page, thanks.
Rems Jan 5, 2006 at 10:14 AM Report Abuse

I discovered a beautiful shop in Mont Saint Michel which sales typical products of Normandy and Brittany. Moreover, the shop assistants are very friendly. This shop is really out of the ordinary... Have a look: www.mont-saint-michel-shop.com
tini58de Jul 28, 2005 at 4:24 AM Report Abuse

That page brings back many nice memories! It's a fantastic place to visit, indeed!
hunterV Apr 5, 2005 at 12:04 PM Report Abuse

I have heard of that famous place and wanted to go there some day! Thanks!
Helga67 Jan 30, 2005 at 2:31 AM Report Abuse

This is one of the places in France I still need to visit. Good info and lovely pics.
maple_air Jan 30, 2005 at 1:33 AM Report Abuse

sounds like a very enchanting place to see. nice pictures! ;-)