Plan Your Visit to Mont Saint Michel

• Access to Mont-Saint-Michel and hence to the abbey of Mont Saint Michel can be hampered for several days at a time during high tides.
• The walk to the abbey consists of 350 steps, and there is no elevator.
• Suitcases, luggage, and even a carrying bag are not permitted inside Mont Saint-Michel.
• Knives and scooters are not allowed at the monument.
• Except for guide and assistance dogs, no animals are permitted.
• It is prohibited to smoke or eat at Mont Saint-Michel.
• Site entry can be challenging for persons with limited mobility.

Explore Now: Places to Visit In Mont Saint Michel

• High Tide Evenings

High tide evenings at the Mont Saint-Michel are a must-see! If you get to Mont Saint-Michel in time, you can see the mount turn into an island as the English Channel reclaims the harbour.

• Christmas Lights

Mont Saint-Michel looks especially magnificent during Christmas when the streets are lined with radiant Christmas trees. On the festive occasion, almost seven kilometres of lightbulbs are strung along the island's and abbey's walls to commemorate the event.

• The Christian Art Festival

The Christian Art Festival is held every summer on the square in front of the Jerusalem Cross. It is among the free events at Mont Saint-Michel that is open to the public and provides a chance to discover artists who are inspired by the mystical ambience of Mont Saint-Michel.

• Jazz on the Bay

Jazz on the Bay is a spectacular music festival featuring concerts, masterclasses, film screenings, and workshops for people interested in learning about music.

• The Mont Saint-Michel Bay Marathon

The Mont Saint-Michel Bay Marathon is one of the most popular annual events in Mont Saint-Michel. The race comprises athletes from thirty different nationalities and traverses the English Channel coastline, allowing them to appreciate their natural surroundings while sprinting for first place.

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