Mont Saint Michel, Normandy, France - September 2025

Paul had been to this UNESCO  World Heritage Site about 50 years ago. I had never been to and wanted to visit for a long time. It worked out well that we could go to Mont Saint-Michel for a day trip from Paris. It was a long day, 14 hour tour with Get Your Guide Tour. We made it back to Paris not too late and I am glad to cross it off my bucket list.!

The tour meeting point- early in the morning.

Almost four hours later, Mont Saint-Michel appeared in our view.

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A footbridge connect the mainland to the island. Mont Saint- Michell in the background.

Mont Saint-Michel is a tidal island.


Walking the ramparts - enjoying the view of the bay.
 

Looking out from the rampart.


 Part of the rampart.

In addition to the abbey and ramparts, the island is home to a historic medieval village.




Many shops and restaurants in the village.



Inside the village.


King's Gate - La Porte du Roy, the entrance to Mont Saint-Michel and the medieval village.


Leaving Mont Saint-Michel.

The familiar Eiffel Tower greeting us on our return to Paris.