BestPrivateTours.com - Mont-Saint-Michel

OVERVIEW

Mont Saint-Michel is a rocky island granite in Lower Normandy , east of the mouth of the river of Couesnon , rock on which was built a shrine in honor of the archangel St. Michael from 709 . Surrounded by the sea with one of highest tidal ranges in the world, the Mont St. Michel is simply unique.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

We offer you a private customized visit of the most spectacular monuments and sights of the island with our comfortable and air conditioned Sedan/Van departing from Paris including the Abbey, the Romanesque church, the cloister and the monk’s refectory.

The tour starts with a guided visit of the Abbey founded by Aubert at the beginning of the 8th century and which became a major cultural and pilgrimage centre during the middle ages. You will admire the Romanesque church, the Gothic Marvel with the monks’ cloister and refectory, the Knights room, the guest room, the undercroft as well as various chapels.

After lunch (at your convenience) stroll through the steep-sided narrow streets of the town and its ramparts.

On the drive back to Paris stop in the town of Villedieu les Poeles, famous for its numerous craftsmen shop selling exceptional creations of leather goods, lace, copper and tin goods.

Return to the hotel.