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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
4.595238 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.595238 out of 5 stars
7854 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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Limited to 10 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Gwen – Australia

The whole experience was incredible. The hardest part was getting through to the entry - be prepared for huge crowds. Once you are inside it is spectacular. The bus to get there and back to parking lot is free. Parking will cost.

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Jenn – United States

Our experience was simply amazing! We reserved 9am entry tickets and were on the island by 8am. No crowds! We had the Abbey practically to ourselves. Definitely purchase the head set and tablet to guide you through the Abbey—100% worth it or we would not have learned all the history and significance of what we were seeing. Such a beautiful and informative couple of hours!

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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 handicapped visitors and the person accompanying them, as well as for under 18s and visitors who are under 26 with EU ID, subject to reserving a timeslot on the Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey website
  • To have access to the monument free of charge, visitors under 18 years of age or EU citizens under 26 must show a photo ID with a picture at the ticketing station first before going to the entrance of the monument
  • The guided tour is available in French and English all year round; and in 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
  • Opening hours are 9 AM-7 PM from May 1 to August 31, and 9:30 AM-6 PM from September 1 to April 30
  • 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)

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 7854 reviews

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Gwen – AustraliaMay 10, 2025 – Verified booking
The whole experience was incredible. The hardest part was getting through to the entry - be prepared for huge crowds. Once you are inside it is spectacular. The bus to get there and back to parking lot is free. Parking will cost.
J
Jenn – United StatesMay 10, 2025 – Verified booking
Our experience was simply amazing! We reserved 9am entry tickets and were on the island by 8am. No crowds! We had the Abbey practically to ourselves. Definitely purchase the head set and tablet to guide you through the Abbey—100% worth it or we would not have learned all the history and significance of what we were seeing. Such a beautiful and informative couple of hours!
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Thomas C – United StatesApril 29, 2025 – Verified booking
Mont Saint-Michel was our favorite attraction in France.

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