The abbey on the bay
The best Mont-Saint-Michel day trips from Paris
Guided coach days from Paris with or without the abbey ticket, a small group of 8, and D-Day and the Mont in one day: here is how to choose, with honest advice on the 14-hour day, the steep climb to the abbey and crowds.
See our 6 picks
Yes, Mont-Saint-Michel works as a day trip from Paris, but a long one. Guided coach trips take about 14 hours and start from €83.
The climb to the abbey is steep, with many steps, so it is hard with limited mobility. GetYourGuide shows prices in your own currency.
Our 6 picks for Mont-Saint-Michel from Paris
Five coach or minivan days and one tour that adds the D-Day beaches. All six have free cancellation.
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from €89 per person Our top pick 14 hours 4.5 (6,173) reviews on GetYourGuide
Mont-Saint-Michel day trip by coach
A 14-hour coach day with the abbey ticket included. You visit the abbey on your own, or add an audio guide or a live guide. Lunch is not included.
Best for Visitors who like to explore alone
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from €99 per person 14 hours 4.6 (2,469) reviews on GetYourGuide
Day trip with a guide
A 14-hour coach day with an English-speaking tour leader and a walking tour of the island. The abbey ticket comes with some options only. You also get free time on your own.
Best for First-timers who want a guide
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from €199 per person 14 hours 4.6 (92) reviews on GetYourGuide
Small group of 8 with abbey ticket
A 14-hour trip by minivan, in a group of up to 8. A guide who speaks English, French and Spanish leads, and the abbey ticket is included. It does not suit people with mobility impairments.
Best for Couples and small groups
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from €83 per person 14 hours 4.4 (72) reviews on GetYourGuide
Guided day trip with abbey entry
A 14-hour coach day with abbey entry, an audio guide in 5 languages and a walking tour of the village. Groups are up to 50. Lunch is not included.
Best for Budget travellers
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from €165 per person 14 hours 4.5 (505) reviews on GetYourGuide
Full-day guided tour
A 14-hour coach day with a licensed guide, a guided visit of the Mont and the abbey ticket. Guides speak English or Spanish.
Best for Visitors who want a guide all day
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from €199 per person 15 hours 4.5 (164) reviews on GetYourGuide
D-Day landmarks and Mont-Saint-Michel
A 15-hour tour with Omaha Beach and Mont-Saint-Michel in one day. Abbey entry comes with some options. Lunch is not included.
Best for Visitors with one day for Normandy
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Mont-Saint-Michel day trips at a glance
| Tour | From | Duration | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mont-Saint-Michel day trip by coach | €89 per person | 14 hours | Visitors who like to explore alone | The most-reviewed trip: 4.5 from 6,173 reviews. |
| Day trip with a guide | €99 per person | 14 hours | First-timers who want a guide | A guide on the island, with 4.6 from 2,469 reviews. |
| Small group of 8 with abbey ticket | €199 per person | 14 hours | Couples and small groups | The smallest group here, with 4.6 from 92 reviews. |
| Guided day trip with abbey entry | €83 per person | 14 hours | Budget travellers | The lowest price here, with 4.4 from 72 reviews. |
| Full-day guided tour | €165 per person | 14 hours | Visitors who want a guide all day | A licensed guide all day, with 4.5 from 505 reviews. |
| D-Day landmarks and Mont-Saint-Michel | €199 per person | 15 hours | Visitors with one day for Normandy | The only pick with both, with 4.5 from 164 reviews. |
Mont-Saint-Michel day trip by coach
€89 per person14 hours 4.5 (6,173)
Details
- Who it suits
- Visitors who like to explore alone
- Why we picked it
- The most-reviewed trip: 4.5 from 6,173 reviews.
€99 per person14 hours 4.6 (2,469)
Details
- Who it suits
- First-timers who want a guide
- Why we picked it
- A guide on the island, with 4.6 from 2,469 reviews.
Small group of 8 with abbey ticket
€199 per person14 hours 4.6 (92)
Details
- Who it suits
- Couples and small groups
- Why we picked it
- The smallest group here, with 4.6 from 92 reviews.
Guided day trip with abbey entry
€83 per person14 hours 4.4 (72)
Details
- Who it suits
- Budget travellers
- Why we picked it
- The lowest price here, with 4.4 from 72 reviews.
€165 per person14 hours 4.5 (505)
Details
- Who it suits
- Visitors who want a guide all day
- Why we picked it
- A licensed guide all day, with 4.5 from 505 reviews.
D-Day landmarks and Mont-Saint-Michel
€199 per person15 hours 4.5 (164)
Details
- Who it suits
- Visitors with one day for Normandy
- Why we picked it
- The only pick with both, with 4.5 from 164 reviews.
- Group size is stated for 3 tours only: Day trip with a guide, up to 50; Small group of 8 with abbey ticket, max 8; Guided day trip with abbey entry, max 50.
- None of the 6 includes hotel pickup: you meet on site.
- All 6 offer free cancellation.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Which Mont-Saint-Michel trip to pick
Most tours from Paris take about 14 hours by coach. Prices start from €83. Four of our six picks include the abbey ticket, and two make it an option.
For a smaller group, pick the minivan trip with up to 8 people. For a guide all day, pick the full-day guided tour.
Normandy and Mont-Saint-Michel in one day
One tour adds the D-Day landmarks, for 15 hours in all. It visits Omaha Beach and the Mont.
For the beaches alone, see our Paris to Normandy day tour guide.
Mont-Saint-Michel abbey tickets
The abbey ticket costs more from April to September than in winter, on the official site. Under-18s with family go free.
You book tickets through monuments-nationaux.fr, the abbey says. Many tours include the ticket, so check your card first.
The abbey opens 9 am to 7 pm from May to August, and 9:30 am to 6 pm from September to April. Last entry is 1 hour before closing. It closes on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.
Entry is free on the first Sunday of January, February, March, November and December.
- October–March
- €13
- April–September
- €16
- Under 18, with family
- Free
The walk up to the abbey, and the crowds
The climb is steep, with many steps. The abbey says you need to be fit, and it is hard with limited mobility. Strollers must be folded.
From the car parks to the abbey entrance takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour on foot. Crowds make it slower.
The free Le Passeur shuttle covers the way from the car parks. It takes about 12 minutes and drops you 350 m from the ramparts. It runs from 7:30 am to midnight, so on your own you can come early or stay late.
On a tour, you go when the coach goes. For fewer people around you, pick the minivan trip with up to 8.
On your own: train or car
By train, take the TGV from Montparnasse to Rennes, about 2 hours. Then a bus takes about 1 h 10 min. In all, it is about 4.5 hours each way.
A direct NOMAD train to Pontorson runs on weekends all year and daily in summer. Pontorson is the nearest station, 9 km away. Bus line 2 takes about 27 minutes from there.
By car, it is 337 km via the A13 and A84. The car parks are 2.5 km from the Mont. Parking a car for up to 24 hours costs €14, €22 or €28 by season (2026 rates). From 6:30 pm to 3 am it is free, except in July and August.
Our Paris to Mont Saint-Michel by train guide shows the route step by step.
To drive there and stay into the evening, pick up a car at Charles de Gaulle airport:
Booking tips for Mont-Saint-Michel
Wear good shoes
The climb to the abbey has many steps. Strollers must be folded.
Check the abbey ticket
Four of our six picks include it. On the other two, it is an option.
Bring lunch money
None of these tours includes lunch.
Find the meeting point
None of these tours includes hotel pickup. Check the Paris meeting address on your booking.
Check the day before
Big sights can close at short notice for strikes or ceremonies. Check the official site the day before.
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