About this experience
Discover Mont-Saint-Michel abbey, one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Explore this spectacular historical site at your own pace.
Highlights
- Learn about the site's rich history with an information booklet
- Discover Mont-Saint-Michel abbey, one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore one of the most iconic attractions in France
How to use
- at redemption counter
What to expect
Discover one of the world's first UNESCO World Heritage Sites with a visit to Mont-Saint-Michel abbey. Explore the site with a self-guided tour aided by an information booklet and learn the fascinating history of the site entirely at your own pace.
The worship of Saint Michel was introduced on the holy mount in 708 and it became one of the most important places of medieval pilgrimage. Benedictine Monks began building an abbey here in the 10th century.
The abbey has withstood the assaults of man, time, and the elements. The heroic resistance of the mount to English attacks during the Hundred Years’ War (14th and 15th centuries) made it a symbol of French national identity.
Monks left the abbey in 1790 and it was listed as a historic monument in 1874. The whole site has been returned to its former glory thanks to ongoing restoration work.
The abbey is located at the top of the village of Mont-Saint-Michel. The abbey is located at the top of the village of Mont-Saint-Michel. Due to its location at the top of the rock and the large number of steps, the site is difficult to access for disabled people and strollers.
Your ticket is valid only for the time slot you choose :
9:30 AM – ticket valid for an entrance between 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM
11:00 AM – ticket valid for an entrance between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
1:00 PM – ticket valid for an entrance between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM
3:00 PM – ticket valid for an entrance between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM
Operating hours
09:30-18:00
Terms & conditions
• Last entry is 1 hour before the closing time
• Guided tours are available in French and English all year round; German, Spanish, and Italian in July and August
• The visit lasts around 1 hour and 15 minutes
• Closing days are 1 January, 1 May, and 25 December
• Free entrance: The first Sunday of January, February, March, November and December and during European Heritage Days (3rd weekend of September each year)
• Entrance is free for visitors with disabilities and their accompanying person, as well as for individuals under 18 and EU citizens under 26 (only presenting a valid ID).
• Be aware that accessing the monument involves numerous steps, making it challenging for individuals with reduced mobility, certain medical conditions, or those using pushchairs. Pushchairs must be folded to enter the abbey.