Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel: Short Walk and Discovery of the Quicksand Enjoy the High Tides
ID: GYG883018-1393597
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Planning to visit Mont Saint-Michel? Take the opportunity to stroll along the sand at the foot of its ramparts and learn more about the bay and its legendary quicksand!
After meeting your guide at the foot of the ramparts, you will set off on a short, enjoyable walk in the area immediately surrounding the Mont. Over the course of a short walk, you will discover a wide variety of soils.
As you make your way, your guide will tell you about the bay’s natural heritage (fauna, flora, tides, etc.) and the history and legends of this mystical place, and will have you dance on the quicksand. If the terrain allows, you will cross small waterways.
Return to Mont Saint-Michel.
Highlights
- Benefit from the knowledge of an enthusiastic guide
- Family outing suitable for everyone
- Enjoy the spring tides (on certain dates only)!
- Experience the quicksand!
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please note that it typically takes between 45 minutes and 1 hour to get to Mont Saint-Michel from the parking lots. You can cover this route on foot or by taking the dedicated shuttle buses.
Paid parking.
Meet outside the Mont, at the foot of the ramparts, in front of the Fanils porch, 50m to the left of the main entrance. The porch leads to the Gendarmerie. The guide sits to the right of this porch.
INCLUDED
- Guided tour with commentary
- Free entrance to the Medieval Village
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance to the Abbey
- Car Parking
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
