Mont Saint-Michel: Entry Ticket to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey
ID: GYG66202-104114
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Country: France
Description
Discover Mont-Saint-Michel abbey, one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Explore this spectacular historical site at your own pace and take advantage of an information booklet to learn about the rich history of the site.
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.
Highlights
- Explore one of the most iconic attractions in France
- Discover Mont-Saint-Michel abbey, one of the first sites to be granted UNESCO World Heritage Site status
- Learn about the site's rich history with an information booklet, available in 12 languages
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• 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
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet at Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
