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

Mont Saint Michel Travel Guide: 296 reviews and 957 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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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 and 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

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balhannah Sep 20, 2009 at 11:31 PM

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!
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Greggor58 Aug 25, 2009 at 7:30 PM

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

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

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.
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Ben-UK Jan 29, 2006 at 8:08 AM

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

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
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tini58de Jul 28, 2005 at 4:24 AM

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

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

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

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