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Things to see in Le Mont-Saint-Michel (France): 19 places and when to go
Le Mont-Saint-Michel is a town in France, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly History (12), Temples (3), Hiking (3). The best known are Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey, Mont-Saint-Michel Bay and Mount Saint-Michel. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 05. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 48.636, -1.5114
- Places
- 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (12) · Temples (3) · Hiking (3) · Nature (1) · With kids (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), 285 km as the crow flies
What to see in Le Mont-Saint-Michel
The places in and around Le Mont-Saint-Michel, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mont-Saint-Michel AbbeyAbbey in France4 m
- Mont-Saint-Michel BayBay located between Brittany and the Normandy peninsula of Cotentin8.5 km
- Mount Saint-MichelTidal island in Manche, Normandy, France3 m
- TombelaineTidal island in Manche, Mont Saint-Michel Bay, France2.7 km
- Basilica of Saint Gervasius and Protasius, AvranchesBasilica located in Manche, in France13 km
- Alligator BayZoo in Beauvoir, France3.9 km
- Château d'AvranchesAvranches Castle12 km
- Église Notre-Dame des Champs (Avranches)Church located in Manche, in France12 km
- La Roche LongueArchaeological site10 km
- Grand Doyenné of AvranchesHouse in Avranches, France12 km
- Champ des TombesArchaeological site15 km
- Musée d'art et d'histoire d'AvranchesMuseum in France12 km
- Château de BoucéelHistory13 km
- Hôtellerie de la SirèneHistory110 m
- Brasserie de la BaieBrewery4.8 km
- Chemin des Douaniers, Mont Saint-Michel - Saint-Méloir-des-Ondes variante baieHiking14 km
- Chemin du Mont-Saint-Michel à AntrainHiking10.0 km
- GR 223 (France)Long distance hiking route in France6.1 km
- Hôtel - Restaurant La Vieille AubergeHouse in Le Mont-Saint-Michel, France115 m
When to go to Le Mont-Saint-Michel
The best time to visit Le Mont-Saint-Michel is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:30
- FebPossible9:56
- MarBest time11:34
- AprBest time13:27
- MayBest time15:02
- JunBest time15:54
- JulBest time15:33
- AugBest time14:09
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:31
- NovPossible8:54
- DecPossible8:05
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 05. In April, 19 of the 19 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Le Mont-Saint-Michel
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY, Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)), 285 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Granville12 places24 km
- Tremblay19 places24 km
- Champrepus11 places26 km
- Saint-Malo45 places37 km
- Fougères13 places39 km
- Regnéville-sur-Mer9 places43 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Le Mont-Saint-Michel?
The best known: Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey, Mont-Saint-Michel Bay, Mount Saint-Michel, Tombelaine, Basilica of Saint Gervasius and Protasius, Avranches. In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Le Mont-Saint-Michel?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 05.
How do you get to Le Mont-Saint-Michel?
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 285 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Le Mont-Saint-Michel as the destination and these 19 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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