WHAT TO SEE & DO
Overview Table
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Village Itself & Ramparts | ✦✦✦✦✦ | Village + Ramparts + Panoramas | Either | Either |
| 2 | Abbey | ✦✦✦✦✦ | Abbey + Panorama | Either | Paid € |
| 3 | Sand Bay Hiking | ✦✦✦✦✦ | Hiking | Tour | Paid € |
| 4 | Sand Bay Horse Riding | ✦✦✦✦✦ | Horse Riding | Tour | Paid € |
| 5 | Ultralight Craft | ✦✦✦✦✦ | Ultralight Craft | Tour | Paid € |
| 6 | Viewpoint Dam | ✦✦✦✦✦ | Panorama | Self | Free |
| 7 | Biking | ✦✦✦✦✦ | Biking | Tour | Paid € |
| 8 | Night Illuminations | ✦✦✦✦✦ | Night Illuminations | Self | Paid € |
| 9 | St. Pierre Church | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Church | Self | Free |
1. Village Itself & Ramparts
Appeal ✦✦✦✦✦
Type Village + Ramparts + Panoramas
Visit Self-guided or Guided Tour
Cost Free or Paid
The streets of the mount are narrow and winding. The main street is packed with shops and restaurants.
The medieval ramparts and defensive towers offer great views of the bay.
If you stay at the mount overnight, it’s worth visiting the streets again, as they have a different atmosphere and are much less crowded.
2. Abbey
Appeal ✦✦✦✦✦
Type Abbey + Panorama
Visit Self-guided or Guided Tour
Cost Paid
French Name
Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel
Founded in the 8th century, the Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel, a stunning example of Gothic architecture, sits majestically atop the island.
It also offers incredible panoramic views of the bay.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
3. Sand Bay Hiking
Appeal ✦✦✦✦✦
Type Hiking
Visit Guided Tour
Cost Paid
Hiking across the sand bay of Mont-Saint-Michel is a unique adventure, giving you close-up views of the island and its bay.
Hiking in the bay is mandatory with a guide, as it is essential to know which areas of the bay are safe to walk on.
4. Sand Bay Horse Riding
Appeal ✦✦✦✦✦
Type Horse Riding
Visit Guided Tour
Cost Paid
Horse riding in the sand bay is an exciting way to see the natural beauty of Mont Saint-Michel. Riders can cross the tidal flats and enjoy the peaceful scenery with experienced guides.
5. Ultralight Craft
Appeal ✦✦✦✦✦
Type Ultralight Craft
Visit Guided Tour
Cost Paid
Taking an ultralight craft flight is a thrilling way to see Mont Saint-Michel and its stunning surroundings from above. These small, lightweight aircraft offer unbeatable views of the island, the bay, and the Normandy coast.
6. Viewpoint Dam
Appeal ✦✦✦✦✦
Type Panorama
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
The dam on the Couesnon River offers amazing views of Mont Saint-Michel and the nearby landscape. This modern structure manages tidal flows and is a great spot for photos.
7 . Biking
Appeal ✦✦✦✦✦
Type Biking
Visit Guided Tour
Cost Paid
Biking around Mont Saint-Michel lets you explore the beautiful countryside at your own pace. There are plenty of trails winding through scenic fields and along the coast.
8. Night Illuminations
Appeal ✦✦✦✦✦
Type Illuminations
Visit Self-guided
Cost Paid
Only in summer, at night, Mont Saint-Michel turns into a magical scene with the abbey and ramparts glowing against the dark sky.
9. St. Pierre Church
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Church
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Église Saint-Pierre
St. Pierre Church, located within the village of Mont Saint-Michel, is a small church dating back to the 11th century.
Tiny Museums
Appeal ✧✧✧✧✧
Type Museums
Visit Self-guided
Cost Paid
There a 4 tiny museums within the village of Mont Saint-Michel but they are rarely appreciated by visitors.
– Archéoscope
– Logis Tiphaine
– Historical Museum
– Maritime Museum
OTHER THINGS TO DO IN NORMANDY
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Things to Do in Barfleur Village
Things to Do in (Le) Bec-Hellouin Village
Things to Do in Beuvron-en-Auge Village
Things to Do in Deauville Town
Things to Do in Giverny Village
Things to Do in (Le) Havre City
Things to Do in Lyons-la-Forêt Village
Things to Do in Mont Saint-Michel Bay & Village
Things to Do in Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei Village
Things to Do in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue Village
Things to Do on Tatihou Island
