Crossing the bay of the Mont-Saint-Michel through outstanding panoramic landscapes is one of the world's most memorable experiences! However, be careful if you venture out there alone, it can be a risky journey. The best and safest way to explore is to book a guided walk with a local expert. Mont Saint-Michel is famed for Europe's biggest The Mont-Saint-Michel is one of Europe's most unforgettable sights. Set in a mesmerising bay shared by Normandy and Brittany, the mount draws the eye from a great distance. This staggeringly beautiful location has long captured the imagination. The story of how the mount came to be a great Christian pilgrimage site dates back to the early 8th Mont St-Michel. For more than a thousand years, the distant silhouette of this island abbey has sent pilgrims' spirits soaring. Today, it does the same for tourists. Mont St-Michel, one of the top pilgrimage sites of Christendom through the ages, floats like a mirage on the horizon. From September 1 and April 30, Mont Saint Michel timing for visitors is 9.30 AM to 6 PM. Mont Saint Michel remains closed for visitors on January 1 (New Year), May 1 (Labour Day), and December 25 (Christmas). Explore Now: Mont Saint Michel Planning Your Visit. Full description. The Mont Saint Michel is an island off the coast of Normandy in the English Channel, and sees some of the biggest tides in Europe. The first church was built on the mount in 709 at the request of Archange Michael. The construction of the Mont Saint-Michel Abbey as we know it today was finished in the 13th and 14th centuries. The cheapest way to get from Pontorson to Le Mont-Saint-Michel costs only €1, and the quickest way takes just 20 mins. BlaBlaCar operates a vehicle from Pontorson to Le Mont-Saint-Michel twice daily. Tickets cost €2 and the journey takes 37 min. Operators. BlaBlaCar Phone +3 318 576 2228 5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns Normandy Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey Entrance Ticket. 615. Explore the Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel in lower Normandy, where you can explore the UNESCO World Heritage site at your own pace. Use the included guide booklet (available in 11 languages) to discover the monument's religious history and medieval architecture. Mont St Michel is packed like sardines from about 10:30-11 to 5 pm in August. There is one narrow street to the top (small alternate paths but you won't know how to find them unless coming down). Mont St Michel is best for spending 1 night, and being there from 5pm to 11 the next morning. Can't buy tickets ahead for anything. There are no opening hours or admission tickets for the old town area of Mont St Michel. The village is particularly pleasant early morning or in the evening after the day-trippers have left. Opening hours for the Abbey of Mont Saint Michel are 9:30 am to 6 pm from September to April and 9 am to 7 pm from May to August. Visitors to Bayeux who want an easy way to tour nearby Mont Saint Michel will love this hassle-free day tour. In a small group you'll spend the day exploring the amazing island and the abbey that sits at the top. Learn about the island's significance and its medieval history. Enjoy the sweeping ocean views and learn more than you would touring independently from your informative guide. I3THE.