Interesting facts about Mont Saint-Michel

What to visit

Mont Saint-Michel can be called an island-museum. The most interesting places to visit are the Historical Museum, the Museum of the Sea, the Church of Saint-Pierre and the abbey itself , of course. The steps going up to the sky, the powerful fortress walls, the ancient cemetery, the large amount of greenery and flowers, the tiled roofs that you can admire while climbing the main staircase higher and higher, from level to level, make an impression. In the abbey, you must definitely see the inner courtyard-cloister, framed by galleries, the Knights' Hall, the carved floating stairs, the lifting mechanisms that have survived from the Middle Ages.

How to get there from Paris

Mont Saint-Michel is only 365 km from Paris, so visitors come here at any time of year.

Direct trains from Paris to Rennes depart from Montparnasse station (journey time 2 hours). Buses to Mont Saint-Michel depart from Rennes station (journey time 1 hour).
Another option is to travel by car along a direct highway (travel time 3.5-4 hours).
Tours with a Russian guide to Mont Saint-Michel
The best option for an excursion to Mont Saint-Michel is a trip with a Russian guide from Paris , allowing you to get acquainted not only with the wonder island, but also with other sights of Normandy. A walk with a Russian-speaking guide around the island-fortress will help you see and visit the most significant monuments and museums, distribute your time and budget. During the excursion, you will hear interesting facts about Mont Saint-Michel. The Russian guide is ready to recommend the most interesting souvenir shops, cafes, the best views for a photo shoot, share facts and legends.