France · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Private Mont Saint-Michel trip from Paris Calvados tasting.

14 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Paris. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private day trip from Paris to Mont Saint-Michel
  • 02 Visit the Benedictine Abbey with included entrance tickets
  • 03 Calvados tasting stop with an animated show in Normandy
  • 04 Travel by Mercedes business-class car or minivan
  • 05 Walk through the narrow streets of the medieval village
  • 06 Enjoy panoramic views over the bay and Atlantic coast
  • 07 Hotel pickup and drop-off in Paris included

Discover one of France’s most iconic landmarks on a private day trip from Paris to Mont Saint-Michel. Travel in a Mercedes business-class car or minivan and enjoy a full day that combines history, scenery, and regional flavour, including a Calvados tasting stop in Normandy.

At Mont Saint-Michel, explore the medieval village and visit the Benedictine Abbey with included entrance tickets. Depending on availability, the abbey visit is led by the Abbey’s guides or supported with an audioguide. You’ll also have free time to enjoy the island atmosphere and lunch before returning to Paris.

Discover one of France’s most iconic landmarks on a private day trip from Paris to Mont Saint-Michel.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 14 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Paris, Mont-Saint-Michel
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

07:30 Departure from Paris destination Mont Saint-Michel

07:30 We welcome you at the Reception of your hotel. The trip begins with our Mercedes air-conditioned minivan. There are 360 km to drive on a highway from Paris to Mont Saint-Michel. It takes 4 to 4,5 hours.  After approx. 1,5 hours a short stop at a rest area for coffee break will be maid.  The next stop will be made at the family Calvados distillery.

10:00 - 11:15 Calvados tasing with animated show

10:15 After 2,5 hours drive we will make a stop for Calvados tasing with animated show about Normandy's history and Calvados production secrets.

11:15 Departure to Mont Saint-Michel.

13:00 - 17:00 Visit of Mont Saint-Michel and the Benedictine Abbey

13:00  Arrival at Mont Saint-Michel. Our local Guide will welcome You. The Entrance tickets into the Abbey will be given by the Guide. As a rule we manage to join the Guided visit organised by the Abbey itself. When ii is not possible we provide an audio-guide for the Abbey visit. 

Our local guide will bring you up the narrow streets of the medieval village toward the top. On the top of the Island, you can admire panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and bay. First settled by man in the year 709 it contains Medieval village & beautiful Abbey fortress dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel. The construction of the Benedictine Abbey started in the 700’s and continued through the 1200s. It remains practically the same since the Middle Ages as it was the goal of pilgrims from all over the world. Mont Saint Michel remains the most visited site in France. 

After the Abbey visit You'll have free time to enjoy Mont Saint-Michel city and time for Lunch.

17:00 Departure to Paris

17:00 Departure from Mont Saint Michel back to Paris. It takes about 4 hours. One stop will be made at the rest area.  

21:00/21:30 Coming back to Paris. Drop off at your hotel.

21:00/21:30 Coming back to Paris. Drop off at your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Paris. 2 cities · 14 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Mercedes E220 business class car for 2 - 3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3 - 7 people
  • Entrance tickets to the Abbey with Audioguide or Abbey's Guide if available
  • Lunch 3 couses at a local restaurant with panoramic views
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities and Souvenirs

Know before you go

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Online payment can be done by PayPal, Credit cards, Bank transfer
  • Trip from Paris to Mont Saint-Michel is appox 360 km (highway), it means totally 4 hours ride one direction
  • Time spent at Mont Saint-Michel is 4 hours,
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Not wheelchair accessible, some stairs to access the underground Wine cellars
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Near public transportation

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Paris.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Paris.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 14 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Paris..

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