Mont Saint-Michel
Spend a day exploring the village, ramparts and abbey. Check the access information before setting off.
View on the mapAround the house
Start with the bay.
Visit Mont Saint-Michel and walk the paths around the bay. Pick up provisions or eat out in Beauvoir. For a day further afield, head to Saint-Malo, Dinan or Granville.
Walks around the bay
Follow the paths along the edge of the bay. To cross the tidal bay itself, always go with a guide.
View on the mapBeauvoir
A nearby village for groceries, bread and a meal out.
View on the mapSaint-Malo and Dinan
Explore the streets of these two towns on a day away from the bay.
View on the mapGranville and Avranches
Discover the coast, museums and historic town centres.
View on the mapPlan your days
The Mont, the markets, the table.
Plan your visit to the Mont
Visitor car parks are on the mainland. Continue to the Mont on foot over the bridge or take the Le Passeur shuttle. Check the official travel information to plan your journey and see the access arrangements for your dates.
Getting to Mont Saint-Michel (in French)A taste of the bay
Bouchot mussels, oysters, salt-meadow lamb, apples and cider offer plenty of inspiration for dinner. Back at Les Prémices du Mont, the equipped kitchen and large dining table give you space to cook and enjoy a meal together.
Explore local food and specialitiesBrowse a local market
Visit the markets in Pontorson, Avranches or Ducey-les-Chéris to pick up ingredients for your stay. Check market days with the tourist office before planning your outing.
Find markets around the bayCross the bay with a guide
To explore the tidal bay beyond the marked paths, join a guided walk. A guide plans the crossing around the tides and conditions on the day. The tourist office lists outings and local guides.
Plan a guided bay walkYour stay