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Mont Saint-Michel: Entry Ticket to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey

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Mont Saint-Michel: Entry Ticket to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
8279 reviews
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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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Cancellation policy
This activity is non-refundable
Valid 1 day
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Small group
Limited to 10 participants

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M
Milena – Mexico

It was good but you should advice that you have to walk 30 min to arrive to the Abby and busses take 20 min and are very full so you have to take that onto consideration

K
Katherine – United States

We were so happy we bought tickets ahead of time - otherwise we would have been in line for hours. It was a beautiful self-guided tour of this incredible abbey. Check the hours they are open - it varies with seasons - and get there about 1/2 hour early - make sure you get in the correct line - pre-purchased tickets.

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Highlights

  • 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

Full description

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.

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)

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

Meet at Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags
  • Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
  • Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

  • Entrance is free for visitors with disabilities and their accompanying person, as well as for individuals under 18 and EU citizens under 26 (only presenting a valid ID).
  • A timeslot reservation is required on the Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey website.
  • Guided tours are available in French and English all year round; German, Spanish, and Italian in July and August
  • The visit lasts around 1 hour and 15 minutes
  • Closing days are 1 January, 1 May, and 25 December
  • Last entry is 1 hour before the closing time
  • Free entrance: The first Sunday of January, February, March, November and December and during European Heritage Days (3rd weekend of September each year)
  • Be aware that accessing the monument involves numerous steps, making it challenging for individuals with reduced mobility, certain medical conditions, or those using pushchairs. Pushchairs must be folded to enter the abbey.

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Milena – MexicoJune 18, 2025 – Verified booking
It was good but you should advice that you have to walk 30 min to arrive to the Abby and busses take 20 min and are very full so you have to take that onto consideration
K
Katherine – United StatesJune 7, 2025 – Verified booking
We were so happy we bought tickets ahead of time - otherwise we would have been in line for hours. It was a beautiful self-guided tour of this incredible abbey. Check the hours they are open - it varies with seasons - and get there about 1/2 hour early - make sure you get in the correct line - pre-purchased tickets.
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Andrea – GermanyMay 31, 2025 – Verified booking
It was really beautiful inside, the people checking the tickets were super nice and helpful and the views were incredible!

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