Top 26 things to do and attractions in Mont-Saint-Michel

Beautiful. Lovely stay. Sadly, the restaurant was a HUGE disappointment. The reviews/research we did specifically states that royalty and celebrities dined there, however a few black and white photos from 1900's was NOT what we expected. We we so excited to dine here, yet when we arrived, we were told they were closing. Staff was not fluent in English. Still, they accommodated us, with not so happy kitchen staff. We were seated, and now excited!! We we made the trek for the ever famous "omelet" only to find it was $46 dollars!! Sadly, we opted for a lesser meal of chicken, which was average at best. My advice? Save your $$$ and eat before you go to The Mount. We traveled with a group to France...we all picked our yo "must see and do lists". This was my pick, I was super hyped and all of us were hugely disappointed.

We had relaxed Sunday lunch, restaurant as described, great historical photos on walls of celebrity diners, fresh, interesting cooking, generous portions, omelette definitely deserves iconic status (even if a bit touristy). Staff very friendly and attentive, if going for lunch expect meals to take a while as it gets very busy at lunchtime, so don't expect to rush. Pricing on higher end but reasonable.

It is a nice restaurant, there are only a few places on Mont Saint-Michel, so this is a good option. It was busy and had a good atmosphere. The fish was very good. The chicken was dipped in lovely Isigny cream sauce, it was very tasty. The dessert, the Chocolate Mendiant with nougat cream was also really good, albeit a little meager.

The omelette was very interesting and unique. Although the dish looks quite large it’s not actually much. There’s some kind of egg-foam under the omelette which makes it fluffy and light. It creates an unusual feeling when you’re eating it but it was pretty good. I haven’t eaten anything like it before. Would definitely recommend!

It was a pleasure having lunch here with my husband, november 2025. The omelet is only justified by tasting it… it can't be properly explained in words. The pear with ice cream is good. Kellia's kind service was also excellent. Many thanks!

Ate here this evening- great all around! Kellia was incredible. Realized our French was very so-so and happy to speak excellent English, even with a few great jokes! The scallops were excellent as a starter and you can’t miss the omelets or the farmhouse chicken! The place to eat on Mont Saint Michel!

Only referencing the tinned butter cookies purchased at LMP's store during a recent visit. I got taken in by the beautiful tins and assumed they were full of delicious cookies. They were not. There were 4 packages of 4 cookies each (total of 16) bone dry cookies in each tin that were only saved by my tea. Biscotti-level dryness and I hate biscotti. Our guide warned us not to go there as it was a ripoff, but the lure of the tins was too strong. He was right. Get a box of Walker's Shortbread cookies--way better value and taste!

A dream come true experience. The Abby is worth going for the first time, personally won’t go inside again, too narrow and small, had to wait at many stops because of the crowds. The outside view is much more impressive, especially from the cross path bridge. Take a walk on the sandbank is a cool experience as well. No wonder this is the second most visited attractions in France. Half day is enough though.

Even after finalising the itinerary, I always keep one or two days extra whenever I visit any place. Because you may 'discover' something interesting later that you may want to visit 😎. Mont Saint Michael was one such place that I 'discovered' when I was in Paris. The visit to the Mont took the whole day (12 hours), but it was worth it. 😊 I had booked the day tour with the 'Paris City Vision' tour company. And everything about this Fairytale Castle on a tidal, magical, holy island turned out to be awesome.....a perfect blend of natural and man made beauty. From the car parking area, which was about 2.5 km from the walkway bridge to the Castle, shuttle buses were available, although you can walk all the way if you want. Carrying an umbrella did help ☂️ as it was hot and sunny. During the French Revolution, the Castle was nationalized, and monks who had settled here as early as 966 CE were expelled. The Castle also served as a prison for some time. However, after the celebration of 1000 years of its foundation, some monks again moved in and started residing in the Castle. So there does exist a very small French commune here; with a mayor, priest, postman, and police ! The bay of Mont Saint Michael, covering an area of about 500 square km, boasts of the highest tides in Europe, and those who want to experience the tides can plan their visits accordingly. Be prepared to climb lots of stairs. The steep winding street of the Castle is lined with many shops and restaurants, so don't forget to taste the classic Mere Poulard omelet here 😋.

Legendary & Iconic Cathedral This is a must visit for all history & or Architectural fans. This place is very unique in the world and is a must see site. It is not so difficult to get too but of course you have to check the timing of the tides, etc. Once you are here expect to climb a bit. Specially if you want to visit the church. This place is beautiful and is one of the highlight of your visit to France. Try too the local food is is absolutely fabulous!

Very beautiful. We arrived around 9.30 in the morning, the crowds were very manageable and we could see plenty of the Abbey. Past noon it started to get noticeably busier, but by that time we were done anyways and went home. Yes it is busy. Yes it is beautiful. Yes it is a must-see.

Nice and beautiful castle . Good time to enjoy with friends and family . Time to spent for 4 hours. Lot of hotels are near by there. Only prob is direct connectivity . If you go with tourism it should be much better.

A place of incredible beauty and impressive architecture. The overcrowding and the prices of the restaurants are worth mentioning. The shuttle service to the mountain is smooth and free. It's recommended to purchase tickets online to avoid lines, and wear comfortable shoes to climb the many stairs.

The must to see cathedral at the top of the mont. Get ready for the steps to reach it! I suggest 2 things: - buy the tickets in advance at the visitor center (you will skip the line) - buy an audio guide to understand what you are visiting (no written explanation)

Very impressive abbey and small village built or a rock, just off the coast. You get there via a purpose built bridge. Park your car on the "mainland" and get the free bus to the abbey. Walk through the tiny little streets that look like the Harry Potter set! Unique experience.

Georgeous place, the walf from the parking to the castle takes up to 30-40 min but it's worth. When you get there you can walk through the surroundings freely, but you need tickets (in advance) to enter the castle. It's full of souvenir stores, some restaurants, WC...

Absolutely worth the day trip! It's very convenient to visit, as there is a free shuttle bus from the car park directly to the bridge. We walked up to the Abbey and explored the shops inside. On the way down, we took the scenic outer path, where you can enjoy different views of the sand and water. I highly recommend trying the omelette and the lamb chops—they were delicious!

The place is fenomenally beautiful. You can either walk from the parking to the Abbey or take a bus that leaves you at the door. The ambiance inside is fantastic, with plenty of shops and restaurants. The abbey itself is gorgeous, full of history. You can have accompanied tours or go by yourself. Either way, it is super recommended!

Back to Mont Saint-Michel after seven years — and still no luck catching the high tide! Even so, this place never loses its magic. Wandering through the cobbled lanes and climbing up to the abbey feels like stepping back in time. Set aside at least four hours to explore at a relaxed pace — there’s a lot to see and even more to take in. Guided tour is available, the stories and history they share make the visit even more meaningful.

Stunning!! Well worth a visit. Stayed for a couple of hours. Paid €13 to go into the Abbey, entrance for my 10 year old was free!! I stayed in the town of Caen and travelled by car to Mont Saint-Michel, it took 1 hour & 20 minutes to get there. The car park at Mont Saint Michel was €16, which includes entrance to the island. Would highly recommend.

This is a stunning place and an engineering Marvel. However. It’s a long drive from Paris and the parking lots and mandatory buss ride from the parking lot leave a lot to be desired. The bathrooms at the visitor center would take your breath, men’s and women’s. Upon reaching the island, the streets were very narrow and overcrowded, and it was Shop after shop of more or less the same souvenirs largely Chinese junk. Tried some poor quality ice cream. Unless walking on the mud / sand flats with the island in the background is your thing I wouldn’t wast my time here. There are beautiful churches everywhere in Europe. That are much easier to visit. And much prettier beaches elsewhere in France. The site as whole was a little dirty and unkept. I can’t imagine how awful the crowding would be in peak season.

We visited Mont Saint-Michel yesterday, and it was an unforgettable experience. The day began with a soft, lingering fog that wrapped the island in mystery, making the silhouette of the castle appear even more magical and otherworldly. The medieval walls and spires seemed to rise straight out of a dream. It was quite crowded, but we managed to save a lot of time by avoiding the long lines for the shuttle buses from the parking area to the entrance. Instead, we walked, and it was a pleasant approach that allowed us to take in the changing views of the mount. Booking our tickets online also helped us skip the queues at the entrance. By around 3:00 PM, the tide had gone out, revealing the vast sandy flats around the island. We took off our shoes and walked barefoot on the wet sand, feeling the cool, smooth texture under our feet. The panorama was breathtaking: the shimmering reflections of the abbey in the tidal pools, the endless horizon blending sky and earth, and the cries of seabirds circling above. It felt like stepping into another century, surrounded by both the power of nature and the grandeur of history. Mont Saint-Michel is truly a place where natural beauty and human craftsmanship meet in perfect harmony. Fog or sunshine, it holds a timeless charm that’s worth experiencing at least once in a lifetime.

It was my first trip to France. It is a place where you can feel history and be moved by encounters that can only be felt here. It is a place where you want to go as many times as you want.

4hr train ride west of Paris Have to pay 4-5 euros for the bus ride from train station to the Mt Saint Michel Awesome view Small shops along the climb to the Abby

It was such an adventurous trip to go there. I went to the side bath around 8:00 in a morning and it was so cool to take pictures. Bc not many ppl there in the morning.

Very beautiful but much, much too crowded. It feels a bit like a tourist trap. It's the sort of place you have to have visited at least once, but the crowdedness and the fact that it feels like a entertainment park rather than an historical monument, with all the souvenir shops, made me feel like it wasn't as worthwhile as it could have been. Everything also is excessively expensive. Parking, the souvenir shops, the eating facilities,... Everything is REALLY expensive. I get that it's a tourist attraction and you're going to charge a bit more than some random location in the middle of nowhere, but there is a limit. There are equally or even more beautiful but far less crowded places all over France. I would still recommend visiting this place, but during a calmer moment. Outside of the Summer months, either very early or very late.

Very picturesque and interesting site. Dogs are allowed on the island but not inside the Abbey. We enjoyed walking from parking lot to the island (there is shuttle you can take between parking lot and island), as you get great views. It is very popular and can get really crowded on the island.

It's a very touristic place not exactly what some people might search for. Most of the stores had the same things for various prices so do your research before buying

The sound and light show was definitely my favourite of the four as I at least learned something and could warm up from the rain outside (but I understand French). The other museums are in terrible need of a clean and update. The maritime ‘museum’ especially is basically a grandfather’s attic of boat models in different states of disrepair.

Don't waste your money. We were very disappointed. Paid as part of 4 so called museum/ experience. Extremely outdated, not maintained or cleaned at all. Basically a scam for taking money from tourist. I could build better museum in my back garden in a shed.

Biggest scam the “museum” is compose of 2 rooms full of mini boat with 15 screen (14 not working) a video projector that show you a video made in 1990. Run away from it asap

It’s so terrible we laughed! Wanted to hear about the history of the Abbey, but you’ll experience a French only projector experience from 30 years ago with a puff of smoke enjoy!! (AVOID!!!)

Only in French. It might have been great 30 years ago, but today it's just bad.

Scam is a strong word, but it's definitely not worth the 9e. I wanted to learn more about the engineering of the abbey, and I learned absolutely nothing - all the info presented had already been shared in the audio guide of the abbey. Unlike other attractions in the area, this one is 100% in French with very few visual aids to communicate what is happening, so I wouldn't even consider going unless you are at a B2+ level. Show was so hilariously bad that the main appeal of this attraction was getting to describe it to people afterwards. It was 5' cooler than the outside on a 31' day so it may still have a place in a post-climate change world.

The guys in the entrance stop us to sell us the tickets without even warning us that everything was in French, he even ask us our language previously. After buying the ticket and get it in. We came back to complain and ask if the rest of the museums were only in French as well. When I ask my money back he suddenly did not understand English. He literally told me "Sorry, I do not speak English", felt like scamming, for real.

Beautiful and worth the visit but very very busy, lots of steps, little shade on hot days.

My wife and I visited Mont-Saint-Michel on May 30, 2025, with high expectations. Unfortunately, the experience was extremely disappointing and, at times, felt unsafe. The entire island was dangerously overcrowded – especially the access routes and the surroundings of the abbey. Getting onto the island meant pushing through massive crowds, and entering the abbey was already chaotic. While the interior of the abbey itself was relatively calm, the situation when leaving the site was unacceptable: it took us around 90 minutes to get out. We felt unsafe and had the impression that there was no clear control of the number of visitors or how to manage such crowds. Out of concern for our safety, we gave up our guided tour and left early. I contacted the site administration afterward but never received a response. We sincerely hope that the responsible authorities revise their crowd management and safety measures. Until then, we cannot recommend visiting.

This is included as part of the tour and admission ticket to visit the Abbey at the top of Mont St Michael. Beautiful cloisters and we had good weather so the sunlight really highlighted the stonework. At one point, you can get great views of the landscape outside. Absolutely advise paying to visit this part of the Mont as beautiful architecture.

In order to gain access to the Catholic Abbey areas, you must buy a ticket on site or online. The steps and walk up to the Abbey are free. Go in the main entrance if you are not conned into taking a local guide. The structure is very easily walked and toured without a local guide. Once inside, if you wonder from the trail of visitors, you will find items you do not expect. A true French experience, the design and medival architecture will amaze you and confuse you at the same time. Easy to see how this location was a prison long ago .......and may still be a prison now to those who make their living here conning and interacting with Catholic pilgrimage visitors and non-catholic tourists. If you love religion.... and botany.... and history you will feel "at home" here.

À place to visit , a must if you come in France . Le mont saint Michelle with tha habbey that look the sea around , the village with old houses with wood on the facarde is a unique place .

So worth the views and the history. A lot of steps so be mindful if you can’t do steps. Would recommend paying for a ticket in advance, as there was some mis communications with the staff as one said we was free as we are 25 but one said we had to pay. But no problem as we was happy to pay the £15 each. The view as are amazing from each location too 🏰 Worth it!

Pretty amazing and really worth a visit if you want to turn back time and go back to medieval times (at least as far as the monumental buildings and little narrow streets go, not the amount of tourists). The place was packed with people that this place could barely take - just proves how popular it is and how worth a visit. We were with two young kids so opted for a shuttle bus (free of charge) from the car park to the Mont Saint Michael. The walk is approx. 45 minutes (surely without kids😜) and the shuttle bus takes approx 10-12 minutes. Visited the Abbey as well and definitely worth it - for the architecture itself). Also there is a treasure hunt for the kids which you can get some information at the tourist office close to the entrance. Although the app definitely needs some work as kept crashing on Apple devices (strange). Very well worth a visit.

Lovely little church that would be easy to walk by and miss. The Mont is such a maze of little streets and passageways, and it's worth making this one of your places to visit here. Free to visit but as is common in many of the churches, you can pay a euros to light a candle.

Fantastic little church, and free to enter, in the middle of Le Mont St Michel. I highly recommend popping in here for some quiet, cool, and peaceful relaxation away from the busy tourist main street. You can also go out of the back of the church to the cemetery and enjoy some of the quieter back streets of the village.

Very nice church with daily mass. Unfortunately it is allowed to walk around during mass, which is disrespectful in itself but it would be nice if there were more signs to let people know to be silent and respectful during mass. It’s only 30 minutes per day. The mass is not a tourist attraction.

An American citizen visiting this fortress for the purpose of self education, self religious reflection, and general tourism interest will see religious icons almost at every turn. When you enter the small doorway for this chapel, you see a flat bench pew area in the center, darkness on the right, and an altar on the left. Several elderly people will be in the pews, and I genuflected and sat down on one of them. Spiritual respect of the chapel and its holdings is not always given by visitors stumbling in. St Michael is the patron saint of all religious believing airborne military personnel and supposedly all law enforcement officers. I found my way to the Saint Michael statue after passing several votive candle areas adorned with small colorful candles fully lit in all respects. The way in is the way out.....in my opinion. A Catholic person could spend a full week here easy, learning about the icons and congregation. I was in the area from 1030 am to 1630 hours and attended one full French Catholic mass, ate one plate of mussels in white wine sauce and got man handled by two French women at a souvenir store....and then walked back to the parking lot.

Quiet, small, and cozy church.

A very small church with a few stained glass windows, long benches to sit on and places to buy candles and light one.

The church was founded in the 8th century by Saint Aubert, to serve as a burial place (on the south side of the church is the cemetery). From the Romanesque period, the church preserves in particular the pillars of the impost at the entrance of the choir. It is dedicated to St. Peter, also note that on both sides of the entrance to the chapel of Saint Michel are St. Aubert and St. Roch, are wooden statues of the seventeenth century

I loved this place, wonderful scenery, great atmosphere, and despite the many tourists like me, I enjoyed it, all very well organized

A part of Mont St Michael which is free to visit and worth doing so as you are rewarded with great views, not just of the surrounding landscape but inwards towards the Mont.

Very beautiful part of the Mont Saint-Michele. This tower is small, but very nice. Lovely visit. This Tower is part of the walls, which go around the monastery. Stunning and majestic views!

This is a must if you love commercialism, queuing and being over charged for everything. This is one of the few places that I haven't visited in France before so as we were close by we decided to stop in - I wish I hadn't. A horrible over priced tourist attraction that exists purely to make money. Parking is 17 euros minimum, queues for the free shuttle are horrendous so be prepared to walk. Once there the queues are horrendous to get to anything, the prices for anything are exorbitant. Quite literally this is the worst place we've ever visited in France and symbolises everything I hate about modern day commercialism. 2 stars because the views are good and the buildings themselves are stunning

MUST SEE/DO IF IN THE NORMANDY REGION. This place was incredible! The views and abbey are amazing - and there is so much access to so much of the abbey. It was amazing. Now for the details - parking is 3.3 km from the island and you cannot drive on the island. We were told it is about 44 mins to walk. There are shuttles but they can be full. We arrived around 3, had front parking and easy access in the shuttles. Take lots of pictures as the views cannot be matched.

You have to visit this place at least once in your life…

The North Tower (13th century) is an excellent viewpoint for observing the approach of the tides. This tower, built on a rocky spur, is very representative of the defensive style in force at the time of its construction: the highest possible height seemed to be the goal. The use of the cannon made this type of defense obsolete and later only low and robust towers were built on the Monte.

We were fortunate enough to have a view of the Abbey from our room. Dinner in the restaurant was absolutely amazing. The presentation, and flavor of each course was exceptional and the staff were friendly and very attentive. If staying here I would suggest you dine in the restaurant.

Lovely hotel with clean room and nice balcony with the view of Mont Saint-Michel. Their restaurant has great food options for breakfast and dinner. Specially Cloevan's service, he made sure we enjoyed our dinner and was very accommodating.

This is truly one of the best places to stay when visiting Mont Saint-Michel. If you choose to stay on the Abbey, be prepared for a bit of a trek — or time your arrival with the tram. It can get crowded, and there’s still a steep cobblestone climb once you’re dropped off. That said, the hotels at the Abbey itself looked lovely, and I imagine the experience would be unforgettable if you’re up for the walk. If not, this place is perfect. The suites are spacious — mine was two stories with a beautiful view. Try to avoid Room 211 if you can; a few trees slightly block the nighttime view of the Abbey, which is truly magical to fall asleep to. Don’t expect a five-star Adolphus or Ritz-Carlton experience — those hotels are wonderful, but they don’t belong in this kind of setting. The Relais is exactly what it should be: comfortable, charming, and authentic. The food was good, the views unbeatable, the people friendly, and the bed cozy. Plus — parking!

Stayed in room 208 on the top floor, advertised as full view of Mont Saint Michel, but with the trees on the adjacent property, you only see the top 25% of it. For $300+ euros a night and advertising stating full views, it isn’t truthful, so beware! Noted this to the staff who agreed but just politely shrugged and brushed us off. No Air Conditioning or fan in the rooms thus they get hot overnight. It’s ok in October, can’t imagine what it would be like in the summer months. Staff are helpful, restaurant has a full view of Mont Saint Michel, but is expensive. Breakfast is buffet style, lots to choose from, they do run out of items, but when you ask, they refill them promptly. Not of their fault, but they are the last hotel before the ‘Mont’, so from 9h to 18h, the free shuttle service from all the hotels to the Abby is always crammed full so be prepared to walk 30 minutes. Parking is indépendant of the hotel, you pay 10 Euros daily, make sure to get your receipt from the machine when you pay the first time, OR they will make you pay again each time you leave the restricted zone.

If you want to enjoy the view of Mont Saint Michel, this is the place to be. The interior and furniture inside the hotel are a bit outdated but the view makes up for it all. You also have the view in the restaurant. The staffs aren't overly friendly but friendly enough. The bus going to the island is right outside of the hotel too.

We stayed at the Relais Saint Michel for one night in November. The room was a good size but severely outdated and tired looking. The location and proximity to Mont Saint Michele was perfect. We had dinner at the restaurant. Sooo good.

We had a magnificent picture perfect view of Mont Saint Michell from our room, balcony and our room. Breakfast was included with our package and was simple but good basically your standard European buffet the building is dated but clean and comfortable.

This is one incredible burger! I went for their classic beef burger — top-grade quality from start to finish. The patty was fresh, juicy, and bursting with flavour. Friendly and engaging counter staff (maybe the owner) made the experience even better with their warm and welcoming service. Truly one of the best burgers I’ve ever had!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mont Burger – What a great find! After a disappointing experience at La Vieille Auberge, we went scouting for a new spot and came across Mont Burger — and what a difference! The staff welcomed us with big smiles and great energy. They explained everything clearly, even asked how we wanted our burgers cooked. The food was fresh, the burgers were delicious, and the chips perfectly crispy. Prices are reasonable too. Well done, team — 5 stars from us! 👏🍔

店員さんがとても優しくておすすめです！ The lady working and taking orders was very kind despite my elementary level French. The burger was amazing, definitely one of the best I've had in France, and I think the price of 10 euros for a burger is very good considering the location. I definitely recommend this place for anyone needing a quick meal (we got seats immediately and the food came fast) or just wanting a good lunch!

Delicious! You must stop here to eat. We’ve been in the area for two days and have had terrible service and a hard time finding food when we want. I guess the Europeans have forced us to adapt to their service and food schedule. This place was a great atmosphere, excellent service, reasonable prices and great food! Staff was very attentive and spoke English and food came very quickly WITH a smile! Loved the American movie classic photos at the counter too! Finally, a business who knows how to do business!

This restaurant had one of the most delicious chicken burgers that I have ever tasted. The server is super polite and the quality of the food is amazing.

Definitely a must try if you’re a burger enjoyer. Tried the classic and chicken - both did not disappoint. The best burgers I’ve tried in France so far, definitely better than those in Paris.

We were greeted by Thomas, who was super friendly and chatted about interesting facts about Normandy and France in general. I ordered a bacon burger and it was divine, and I'm not exaggerating! Without a doubt, the best restaurant in Mont Saint Michel! Thomas is certainly a special person and made our trip even better :)

Tourist trap, food is horrible and wasted our family 1.5 hrs just for simple dishes. Totally wasted our day. Kids menu comes with one boiled chicken sigh and plain pasta.

The service was excellent. They were very friendly and attentive. The steak was chewy. The lamb was good, but we were only given butter knives to cut them. Is this a French thing? I’ve had steak and even sausage before in France and we had steak knives. It was slightly challenging to say the least. The oysters weren’t super fresh either. I understand it’s a tourist place and I expected to pay more, but for the amount of money we spent I just felt we should have gotten better food and at least a steak knife for steak.

Delicious omelette de Mont Saint Michel. Very nice staff and best service in the clouded touristic area. Amazing I highly recommended

Best restaurant in Mont-Saint-Michel. Very good soft roasted lamb, acceptable prices, very friendly personell + amazing view. All other restaurants much worse.

On Mont Saint-Michel, where the tides embrace the land, a magical view unfolds with waves kissing the island’s stand. Mussels warm the cockles of my heart, as sea and sky weave a timeless art at Hotel Restaurant Le Duguesclin.

Not recommended. The soufflé style omelette was uncooked with foamy egg overflowing. I later ate a real one at Le Mere Poulard to realize this one was poop. The vegetable soup was a watery mess without salt or flavor. The pate was chunky and not pleasing to the eyes. Gross to be honest. And it was too expensive.

They were very busy so it was a little slow, but no biggy. The food was good and the selection nice. The view is to die for. The steak at La Mere Poulard was much better.

We didn't go in here for gifts, as such was not the nature of our vacation, but it was perfect for picking up some calvados, cheese, and other supplies for a picnic at Mont St Michel. Interesting lawn sculptures as well with the painted cows, similar to what we did locally with Orca's and Bears.

It has a little bit of everything (gift shop, food, beverages). It even had some clothing and hats. There was also a vending machine outside to purchase items.

Nice display of goods but at inflated prices, clearly aimed at the affluent tourist. For example, a small packet of salted peanuts that, in Intermarché, sells for 1.20€, costs 2.60€ here. Of course, I understand that the costs in this shop must be higher but I thought that was too steep a price increase.

Do not use cash in vending machine!!!! It will only take money from you and won't give you nothing!!!! Terrible service, nothing works there =(

Never went inside but outside they have some cool and unique art sculptures! It is worth taking the route that goes passed here on your way back to the car park to see.

The shittiest service by very unhappy staff except for the Japanese lady. Food is ok.

Great place with large choice of Saint-Michel products.

It is a little small and dusty, but it is really cool to be in this house, with such important historical value.

This is one of these tourist attractions that leave you feeling ripped off. We visited today at a cost of €9 per adult. What we were presented with was three small rooms across three floors (two bedrooms and one living room) containing some furniture and that was that! A little garden at the top of the house as you exited. The rooms were very, very dusty and clearly the house hadn’t been cleaned for some time. It took just a few minutes to see it all. I was furious as the magnificent abbey only cost €11 by comparison. Do yourself a favour and give this place a miss, spend your money elsewhere. Overall the visit to Mint St Michel was lovely, the experience with this place left me a little fuming.

Just a few rooms, not very interesting, very moldy, not worth it.

So bad, do not pay any money to go in here.

Quite pricey for such a short visit. On 3 levels. Takes about 15 minutes.

They should try passing a hoover from time to time

Genial

Great experience here! Awesome view! A little hidden gem in Le Mont Saint Michel. Ask for the Orgasme shot! Louka the bartender is so cool! The manager and his staff are all so friendly! You must seek it to find it

We were happy to find a table for 4 on the terrace off the walls here overlooking the bay for a drink after visiting the Abbey. Part of a larger hotel, restaurant and sandwich shop collection, the staff were friendly and accommodating despite it being peak summer busy time. We enjoyed beer, cider and ice cream. The food being delivered to other tables looked very good and reasonably priced.

Our experience here was great - starting from service to the food a good price . We had mussels + dessert offer for 19,90 and mussels were delicious !

We popped in after our tour and asked the server if she had a table. She appeared inconvenienced at the idea of another table to serve. I understand they are busy and it can be very tiring serving tables all day, but we felt very unwelcome. An American couple who was paying, said that we could have their table… all in front of the server, who said we could take it. Upon sitting down, we waited for over 10 minutes before walking out. No service was provided, no menus given, even though she had wiped our table for us to sit. She simply never returned. We were very disappointed.

We dropped by here to relax for a bit and cool our drinks. We liked everything.

terrible service, let 3 groups of people go before us despite us arriving first with a baby. shame on you : la honte !!!

Good service but premade crepes are not good.

this is the new locke to reducing the silting around the mont, lots of seats and room to sit and enjoy the view

This is an amazing view of the island. If you are going to visit i would strongly recommend that you visit when the tide is at its highest so that you can see the castle as a true tidal island giving amazing views and incredible photo opportunities. If you are to visit the island itself I would recommend arriving early as it becomes very busy later in the day and is much more enjoyable seeing the island with fewer people around.

It’s blocked by the landlord! Don’t drive to here!

It is not best, but ok

Perfect location. Especially at high tide

A lot of people.

Route given by Google Maps is blocked by a barrier and traffic diverted to car parks. I understand car parking is free for the first 30 minutes but had no idea if we would be able to reach the viewpoint in that time so didn’t stay. (After 30 minutes the parking becomes expensive, particularly if you can’t stay long. )

Majestic!!!!! Town is free to enter. The abbey is a must do, its the main part of the town, get tickets in advance and dont miss the audioguide. Best we have had and nothing would make sense without the context it provides. Do the abbey in the afternoon so you can make your way up to it slowly. See the bridge at high tide, so you can see the town mostly covered in water, for photos. It rarely gets fully covered and only lasts an hour if it does. Parking is $20. There is a shuttle, but walk if you can. The walk up slowly is the best part and only takes a half hour. Give extra time to walk the fields all around it for different views and the sheep. We definitely wanted a full day. Could have done one day in the town and a second day to wander all around the outside. We rented a car from Paris for 3 days. The tolls to drive there and back cost us about $45.

Very impressive abbey and small village built or a rock, just off the coast. You get there via a purpose built bridge. Park your car on the "mainland" and get the free bus to the abbey. Walk through the tiny little streets that look like the Harry Potter set! Unique experience.

Georgeous place, the walf from the parking to the castle takes up to 30-40 min but it's worth. When you get there you can walk through the surroundings freely, but you need tickets (in advance) to enter the castle. It's full of souvenir stores, some restaurants, WC...

Oh gosh, that was great destination. If you ever wanna visit France, don't miss it. It's a must do location. If you'll walk up to the top of the tiny city, you'll think differently about your life, you'll be very happy and you'll understand...why it's important to walk up to the top and think about your life while you slowly look around, you'll understand in a second that we are so small and fragile ... We are all birds of God! Slow down and start feeling the meaning of real life. Here the nature will rule on you, you're small..... nature is big.

Have been fascinated with this fairytale "castle" on a magical island for a long time. Found out more about it when planning the visit. This amazing structure was Gothic abbey and prison in the early centuries. High and low tide, day and night, four seasons give this abbey different charm. Not much light up at night, except in July and August, however you're not expecting big crowd.😉

This is a stunning place and an engineering Marvel. However. It’s a long drive from Paris and the parking lots and mandatory buss ride from the parking lot leave a lot to be desired. The bathrooms at the visitor center would take your breath, men’s and women’s. Upon reaching the island, the streets were very narrow and overcrowded, and it was Shop after shop of more or less the same souvenirs largely Chinese junk. Tried some poor quality ice cream. Unless walking on the mud / sand flats with the island in the background is your thing I wouldn’t wast my time here. There are beautiful churches everywhere in Europe. That are much easier to visit. And much prettier beaches elsewhere in France. The site as whole was a little dirty and unkept. I can’t imagine how awful the crowding would be in peak season.

We visited early in the morning — we were there around 7:30 AM. It was very easy to find a parking spot. Since it was early, hardly anyone had arrived yet, and we chose to use the shuttle. If you come at this hour, you can witness an incredible tidal phenomenon within about two hours and see how the sea surrounds the island. We didn’t go inside the cathedral. Even just the tide is a natural spectacle that you absolutely must see. If you want to avoid the crowds and enjoy a more peaceful experience, early morning is the best time to visit.

From this point you can see the full splendkr of the Mount St. Michel.

Beautiful but very crowded. We arrived around lunchtime.

Mont Saint Michel Amazing place. Like magical 😇 but it's not suitable for handicap 🧑‍🦽 because there is no access to get to the top hill side without lift service. It's really difficult.

The whole place is an absolute surreal beauty! Its really a magical place. Wait for the tide change, if possible.

Beautiful place I’ve ever seen in my life!

Stunning Castle free to enter and explore History.

I have to say my experience at these Toilets was very appalling. My reason being that the Lady running it charged 2 Euros for me to excrete my bodily fluids. Anyways there was another Woman working there who looked like she was at the lowest point in her life even lower than the Mariana Trench (for those who have been living under a rock the Mariana Trench is the deepest underwater trench in the world). Anyways, back to the story, as I entered the sanctuary of the Mont Saint Michael bathrooms a very pungent smell came about my nostrils. To my disgust I found large splats of diarrhoea smelted across the walls (my best assumption was the Charging lady from the start as her face looked as red as my little boys cherries). Anyways, my experience at the Toilets was not only pungent and disgusting it was filling me with gratitude to the fact that back in the Brexit geezer land of the UK we have access to free toilets. - infinity/ 10. NO BOSH

The scenery was so spectacular that it left me speechless. I was just so impressed that I spent hours looking at Mont Saint-Michel from here. The colors of the sky, clouds, and light change from moment to moment, and the view of Mont Saint-Michel is never the same for a moment. It was truly impressive. Stand here and put aside all your daily worries and simply become one with the stunning Mont Saint-Michel scenery, the beautiful land, and the magnificent nature. I hope you have a wonderful experience here!

Lovely place to visit...we were there at 6am to try get the sunrise behind the castle...Sun came up in front of the castle but we still has a great array of colours on our walk from the car park.. We had to walk cause the busses don't alow dogs on ...couldn't get into the place as there was works going on ...Will visit again next time.. Make sure u visit either early morning or sunset for a picturesque view ..

Best place to capture the moment of stunning M’ont Saint Michel. Any time you go you will be amazed with the natural beauty. Don’t be surprised if you see group of photographers taking the full advantage of this spot

Are you crazy? Parking is too expensive. What for?! The aren’t any service. The aren’t toilettes, time for waiting bus is 40 min. Parking minimum 16 euro

From here you have a beautiful view of Mount Saint Michel, both at sunrise and sunset (any time of the day in fact). It is designed for people to sit here and contemplate the Mount. It was built from June 2006 to June 2009. Designed by architect Luc Weizmann, it was put into service in September 2009.

Perfect at dawn for misty morning photos, with just the bird calls for company. I enjoyed this view more than the visit to the Mont, which was too touristy but the free shuttle bus is worth a quick go.

The barge is a great location to shoot Mon San Michel with the water way central. If you want long exposure night shots shoot full frame at circa 100mm and stand on the raised section of the barrier at the back and shoot over the lower walkway. The lower section picks up every vibration and ruins shots even on a strong tripod. I managed to shoot at 3 minutes at 100mm from the back but barely managed a second at the front.

Majestic!!!!! Town is free to enter. The abbey is a must do, its the main part of the town, get tickets in advance and dont miss the audioguide. Best we have had and nothing would make sense without the context it provides. Do the abbey in the afternoon so you can make your way up to it slowly. See the bridge at high tide, so you can see the town mostly covered in water, for photos. It rarely gets fully covered and only lasts an hour if it does. Parking is $20. There is a shuttle, but walk if you can. The walk up slowly is the best part and only takes a half hour. Give extra time to walk the fields all around it for different views and the sheep. We definitely wanted a full day. Could have done one day in the town and a second day to wander all around the outside. We rented a car from Paris for 3 days. The tolls to drive there and back cost us about $45.

Georgeous place, the walf from the parking to the castle takes up to 30-40 min but it's worth. When you get there you can walk through the surroundings freely, but you need tickets (in advance) to enter the castle. It's full of souvenir stores, some restaurants, WC...

Absolutely worth the day trip! It's very convenient to visit, as there is a free shuttle bus from the car park directly to the bridge. We walked up to the Abbey and explored the shops inside. On the way down, we took the scenic outer path, where you can enjoy different views of the sand and water. I highly recommend trying the omelette and the lamb chops—they were delicious!

Oh gosh, that was great destination. If you ever wanna visit France, don't miss it. It's a must do location. If you'll walk up to the top of the tiny city, you'll think differently about your life, you'll be very happy and you'll understand...why it's important to walk up to the top and think about your life while you slowly look around, you'll understand in a second that we are so small and fragile ... We are all birds of God! Slow down and start feeling the meaning of real life. Here the nature will rule on you, you're small..... nature is big.

Very impressive abbey and small village built or a rock, just off the coast. You get there via a purpose built bridge. Park your car on the "mainland" and get the free bus to the abbey. Walk through the tiny little streets that look like the Harry Potter set! Unique experience.

Back to Mont Saint-Michel after seven years — and still no luck catching the high tide! Even so, this place never loses its magic. Wandering through the cobbled lanes and climbing up to the abbey feels like stepping back in time. Set aside at least four hours to explore at a relaxed pace — there’s a lot to see and even more to take in. Guided tour is available, the stories and history they share make the visit even more meaningful.

Must-see site, BUT: a) avoid French national holidays + French school holidays at all cost. This is a tiny island with tiny, winding allyways and it gets VERY crowded b) do NOT go on the island when you're less mobile, with prams, with small kids who can't walk yet, when you're in a wheelchair etc . There are 1001 steps and no lifts. Don't take older / big dogs either, they get crushed when it's busy and they'll find the steps difficult. You can still admire the island without going on it, so even if steps / crowds are daunting for you, it's worthwhile going to see the setting.

Now let me show you the scenic journey from Rennes city to Mont Saint-Michel by bus. Along the way, you'll enjoy beautiful countryside landscapes and charming small towns. I hope you have a wonderful trip!

The tourism point is located near the bus station in Mont St. Michel There’s local food and restaurants behind there just take a walk for a bit on the left hand side.

Le Mont Saint Michel.Normandy,France. It's really beautiful and romantic place.though so many stairs to climb but it's worthy. Nice restaurant n reasonable price.

Very worthwhile visit but a load of tourists.

The gateway to Mont St Michel, a short walk from several parking lots. Clean free washrooms, which is also where the parking payment kiosks are located. Frequent shuttle buses take you to the edge of the bridge connecting the mainland to the island. For 3 hours parking it was about 18€. Peaceful without the tour buses.

The place is full of history. Beautiful view, plenty of room to walk around.

They are helpful and give information in an easy-to-understand manner.

A well known attraction is located in Rennes, Bretange that is called “Mont St. Michel” Walking from the bus station to the landmark will take time for 40-50 mins,on the other hand, you can take the shuttle bus as well The atmosphere was very nice and windy It was such a great experience for see sightseeing here The best thing to do is get the views with water around the st.michel when it’s in moon waxing

Built in the 16th century by order of Gabriel du Puy, the Gabriel tower defended the west side of the Mount. Inside, protected by thick walls, the cannons, arranged on three floors, could fire in all directions through flared loopholes to the outside. This great bastion could have withstood a siege by itself.

The Castle is beautiful. The streets are narrow and full of tourists, but worth visiting! The walk towards the Castle and towers takes 45 minutes from the parking.

Get your cameras ready—this place is known as the most photographed place in France. Enjoy!

Majestic tower on the southwest corner of Mont St. Michel!! Beautiful masonry on the tower capped with a conical spire. Awesome views of the ocean. Off the beaten path a bit so less crowded. Must see!!

This part of the island is chained off and not accessible, if you do try to face the clay beach and harsh rock terrain you will be greeted to a locked door

Less busy area of Mont-San-Michele, and a great place to actually enter the island. It takes walking around on the rocks to the left, possibly not accessible at high tide, rather than going in the main entrance. Visit the chapel around the bend first before walking up the ramp by the tower.

One of the bastions of Mont St. Michel. Lies on the eastern side and has views of the shoreline going up the coast. Has an angled structure juxtaposing the usual cylindrical shape of many other towers on the island. Structure of some kind in the center but unsure what it is.

This tower has a slate roof on its top floor, but its interest lies in the fact that it dates from the 15th century and its ground plan is shaped like a spur. That is, the front part forms a triangle. It was designed for a new weapon of that time which was the artillery. It is a prototype of the triangular bastions found later in Renaissance fortresses, especially in the 17th century, at the time of Vauban.

View is breathtaking from the outside as well

(Translated by Google) This place is definitely worth a visit. St. Michael's Hill is an amazing architectural feature. There are numerous historical monuments here (monastery church from the 11th-16th centuries, Gothic monastery buildings, fortifications from the 13th-15th centuries). The island, the bay and the monastery on an area of ​​6,560 ha are certainly worth a visit, I recommend it to everyone (Original) Toto místo jistě stojí za navštívení. Hora svatého Michala je úžasný architektonický prvek. Nachází se zde četné historické památky (klášterní kostel z 11.–16. stol., gotické klášterní budovy, opevnění z 13.–15. stol.). Ostrov, záliv i klášter na území o rozloze 6,560 ha jistě stojí za navštívení všem doporučuji

(Translated by Google) The Tour Boucle houses this accommodation. In the 20th century, these buildings did not exist and we could only see a gaping hole here, like on the north tower. We then built walls and a roof but no floor. In reality, behind the door of the building, this very deep hole remains, making this house a simple decoration. Today, its destiny is changing since work is underway to make it a store dedicated to local products. If you pass there, be curious to look through the holes in the doors to see what is there. (Original) La Tour Boucle abrite ce logis. Au XXe siècle, ce bâtiments n'existait pas et on ne pouvait voire ici, qu'un trou béant, comme sur la tour du nord. On a ensuite construit des murs et un toit mais pas de sol. En réalité, derrière la porte du bâtiment, subsiste ce trou très profond, faisant de cette maison un simple décor. Aujourd'hui, son destin change puisque des travaux sont en cours pour en faire une boutique dédiée aux produits locaux. Si vous y passez, ayez la curiosité de regarder par les trous des portes pour voire ce qui s'y trouve.

(Translated by Google) The Boucle Tower, often referred to as the Bastion, is part of the fortification wall and is located on the northeast corner of Mont Saint-Michel between the North Tower and the Crescent Tower. The building was built in 1481 on the site of a previous building. The floor plan is in the form of a spur and its construction is an early form of Vauban. The Boucle has four floors and protrudes 20 meters to the east above the fortifications. The walls of the Boucle are four meters thick and equipped with embrasures intended for cast-iron breech-loaders. The foundation of the tower is five to seven meters deep and is founded on hard sandy mud. On the top floor of the tower there is a house covered with a high slate roof. According to legend, there used to be a dungeon here, but there is no evidence of this. (Original) Der Turm Boucle, oft auch als Bastion bezeichnet, ist Teil der Befestigungsmauer und befindet sich an der nordöstlichen Ecke des Mont Saint-Michel zwischen Nordturm und Turm Halbmond. Der Bau entstand im Jahr 1481 an der Stelle eines Vorgängerbaus. Der Grundriss ist in Form eines Sporns ausgebildet und bildet in seiner Bauweise eine frühe Form des Vaubans. Der Boucle ist viergeschossig ausgeführt und ragt 20 Meter nach Osten über die Befestigungsanlagen hinaus. Die Mauern des Boucle sind vier Meter stark und mit Schießscharten ausgestattet, die für gusseiserne Hinterlader vorgesehen waren. Das Fundament des Turms geht fünf bis sieben Meter tief und ist auf hartem Sandschlamm gegründet. Auf der obersten Etage des Turms befindet sich ein mit einem hohen Schieferdach bedecktes Haus. Legenden nach soll sich hier früher ein Kerker befunden haben, Belege dafür gibt es nicht.

(Translated by Google) It's just as pretty than the rest of Mont Saint Michel! 😉 (Original) C'est tout aussi joli que le reste du Mont Saint Michel ! 😉

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(Translated by Google) Beautiful place. Special to visit once. Very touristy. Only shops and restaurants within the walls. Bus transport to and from the parking lot is well organised. Parking is expensive. (Original) Prachtige plek. Bijzonder om een keer te bezoeken. Wel erg toeristisch. Binnen de muren alleen maar winkeltjes en restaurants. Bus vervoer van en naar de parkeerplaats goed geregeld. Parkeren wel duur.

(Translated by Google) Everything beautiful! (Original) Todo bellísimo!

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