Mont Saint-Michel

I thoroughly enjoyed the excursion to Mont Saint Michel. I rarely do these mass tourist trips but there was a transportation strike in France and no options. At least 3 buses arrived at the same time at the meeting address and I credit the very competent tour staff with quickly working through a long line of tourists to issue individual tickets. A sidewalk staff directed people to the correct bus which minimized confusion. Our bus had a guide and 2 drivers. Excellent! Instructions were clear and organized, the driving safe and the condition of the bus clean and comfortable. The breaks were adequate with just the right number of great coffee vending machines. The Mont was more than just a stunning view. It was interesting architecturally and historically. There were plenty of crannies to explore and paths to wonder. All in all the entire trip exceeded my expectations. Helped by a sunny dose of weather for the end of December.

we had an excellent lady guide, Mrs Gaëlle Lotton, who not only knew the History of the place perfectly well, but also how to tell it in an entertaining and interesting way. Despite the Covid-restrictions in place, we enjoyed our visit thoroughly (the more so as for once there were less people around, the masses of tourists during the summer normally being somewhat overwhelming)