Mont-Saint-Michel and its bay were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
It is an island crowned by a monastery that defies gravity.
This sacred island and its magnificent harbor were one of Europe’s main pilgrimage sites for centuries.
Today, Mont-Saint-Michel is widely acknowledged as the location of a stunning Benedictine abbey in the Gothic style.
With over three million visitors annually, Mont Saint Michel is France’s second most visited monument, after the Eiffel Tower.
Where to Buy Tickets for Mont Saint Michel?
You can purchase Mont Saint Michel tickets online or on-site.
However, we suggest that visitors purchase their tickets in advance online.
Online tickets are cheaper than offline tickets.
Visitors can purchase Mont Saint Michel tickets online to skip long queues.
Additionally, you can secure entry and avoid last-minute disappointment as tickets.
How to Purchase Mont Saint Michel Tickets?
To secure your entry to Mont Saint Michel, proceed to the booking page and select your preferred date and the number of tickets.
After your purchase, you will receive your tickets in your email–you do not need to take printouts.
You can enter the Mont Saint Michel by presenting your tickets via email or smartphone.
Types of Mont Saint Michel Tickets
You can choose from four types of tickets
Entry Ticket to Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey
This ticket is the cheapest and most famous among visitors to Mont Saint Michel as it provides skip-the-line access, saving them time.
You can visit the abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel to learn about one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites in history.
An information booklet is also included in different languages, including English, French, Korean, Italian, Spanish, German, Japanese, Chinese, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese and Russian.
With the help of this booklet, you can take a self-guided site tour to discover its interesting history at your own pace.
This ticket includes
- Admission ticket to Mont Saint Michel Abby
Ticket price:
Adult ticket (18+ years): €13
Mont Saint Michel Guided Tour and Optional Abbey ticket
If you want to explore Mont Saint Michel in-depth, we recommend booking a guided tour of Saint Michel.
You will have a certified local tour guide in French and English.
With a guide, you will explore the charming tidal island settlement of Mont Saint Michel.
After meeting your guide, head to the village via shuttle bus and set on a two-hour walking tour to learn more about its history.
View the Saint-Pierre parish church and stroll up to the Abbey along the village’s winding cobblestone lanes along the Grande Rue.
During your tour, visitors can also enjoy the breathtaking shore views as you stroll along the ramparts.
You can add an admission ticket if you want to see the Abbey at your own pace.
This ticket includes
- Walking tour with a licensed tour guide
- Abbey entrance ticket (if the option is selected)
Ticket Price:
Walking tour and Abbey entrance ticket
- Adult ticket (18+ years): €50
- Child ticket (5 to 17 years): €30
- Infant ticket (upto 4 years): Free entry
Tour in English without Abbey ticket
- Adult ticket (18+ years): €50
- Child ticket (5 to 17 years):
- Infant ticket (upto 4 years): Free entry
Mont Saint Michel Abbey Private Tour
With this unique private guided tour of Mont St. Michel, set out on an amazing adventure that will never be forgotten!
The best part is that you can have a more intimate and engaging experience on a private tour as you can speak with your guide one-on-one.
The tour guide can adjust the schedule based on your speed. As a result, you can spend more time looking into the places that interest you.
Your knowledgeable guide takes you through the cobblestone alleyways, telling enthralling stories and hidden mysteries.
Not only that, but your journey also includes a pass to the renowned Abbey to explore its historic halls and breathtaking views.
This ticket includes
- Walking tour with a Licensed Guide
- Ticket to the Abbey
Ticket price:
- Adult ticket (13+ years): €389
- Child ticket (upto 12 years): Free entry
Day trip to Mont Saint Michel
Another way to see Mont Saint Michel is a day trip from Paris to Mont Saint Michel.
This trip includes travel on an air-conditioned bus from Paris to Mont-St-Michel, passing through Normandy on the way.
Visitors can choose an audio guide, a live guide, or an entry ticket.
You can visit the Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel using the admission ticket and admire this stunning illustration of an early 13th-century Gothic building.
Before departing Mont-Saint-Michel in the late afternoon, take in views of the harbor that surrounds the mountain.
Take your time exploring the stony islet at your own speed.
After your tour, you will return to the French capital and be dropped off at the starting site.
This ticket includes
- Entrance ticket to the abbey
- Live guide (if the option is selected)
- Transportation by luxury air-conditioned bus
- Audio guide (if the option is selected)
Ticket Price
Independent trip
- Adult ticket (12+ years): € 130
- Child ticket (3 to 11 years): €95
- Infant ticket (upto 2 years): Free entry
Tour with audio guide, transport, ticket and host
- Adult ticket (12+ years): € 138
- Child ticket (3 to 11 years): €128
- Infant ticket (upto 2 years): Free entry
Tour with English-speaking Live Guide and Entry Ticket
- Adult ticket (12+ years): €159
- Child ticket (3 to 11 years): €149
- Infant ticket (upto 2 years): Free entry
FAQs
Do we need tickets for Mont-Saint-Michel?
The main street, ramparts, lanes, and gardens of the village of Mont Saint-Michel are all free to enter and accessible without a reservation every day of the year.
However, a ticket is required to enter the abbey of Mont Saint Michel.
How much does it cost to enter Mont Saint-Michel?
You can enter Mont Saint Michel for free, but you must pay the admission fee of €11 to access the Abbey.
We also recommend booking guided tours or private tours to get a good idea of the Mont Saint Michel area.
Do I need to buy tickets in advance for Mont Saint Michel?
Purchasing Mont Saint Michel tickets in advance is advisable to ensure availability and save time.
An advanced ticket purchase allows for a smoother entry experience, especially when dealing with high visitor numbers.
Which tour is best for the Mont Saint Michel?
A guided tour to Mont Saint Michel is a highly recommended alternative for visitors.
You will have a knowledgeable guide who will answer any of your questions and provide historical context.
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