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ANNUAL OPENING TIMES OF THE ABBEY OF MONT-SAINT-MICHEL |
| 2 JANUARY - 30 APRIL |
Open every day from 9.30 am to 6 pm
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| 2 MAY - 31 AUGUST |
Open every day from 9 am to 7 pm
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| 1 SEPTEMBER - 31 DECEMBER |
Open every day from 9.30 am to 6 pm
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Attention: Last access to the abbey is 1 hour before closing.
Closed: 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.
During High Tides
In periods of high tides, access to Mont-Saint-Michel and thus to the abbey can be impacted for several days at a time.
Admission is free for:
- Those under 18 years old (family and school groups)
- 18-25 year olds (nationals of European Union countries and non-European regular residents on French territory)
- Handicapped visitors and one accompanying person
- Job seekers, on presentation of a certificate that is less than 6 months old
- Culture Card - ICOM Card holders
The Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel also opens its doors free on the 1st Sunday of the month between November and March inclusive
Please note before your visit:
- The route includes 350 steps and there is no elevator to access the abbey.
- Suitcases and bags are forbidden
- Animals are not allowed, even in a carrying bag
- Knives and scooters are prohibited
- It is forbidden to smoke and eat in the monument
- Site access can be very difficult access site for people with reduced mobility
- No dogs are permitted except guide and assistance dogs
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HOW TO GET TO MONT-SAINT-MICHEL |
| BY CAR |
- From Saint-Malo: Take exit number 2, the D 155 and then the D 797 or N 176 towards Pontorson, before taking the D 976.
- From Caen: Take exit number 8, then the N 175 towards Rennes until Pontaubault, before changing to the D 43, D 75 or D 275 towards Mont-Saint-Michel.br>
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| USEFUL INFORMATION |
Access to Mont-Saint-Michel is possible 24 hours a day, and parking fees are levied during the day. The car park is located 2.5 kilometres from Mont Saint-Michel itself. From there, you can access the island on foot or by free shuttles. The departure point of the shuttles is located in the car park, and the drop-off point is 400 metres from the entrance of Mont Saint-Michel.
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| BY TRAIN |
It is possible to travel to Mont-Saint-Michel via the Mont-Saint-Michel train: Région Normandie, SNCF Intercités and TER Normandie both offer rail connections from Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel.
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