{"id":6350,"date":"2018-05-01T08:38:34","date_gmt":"2018-05-01T08:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.headout.com\/?p=6350"},"modified":"2023-06-12T09:05:31","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T05:05:31","slug":"mont-st-michel-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/mont-st-michel-france\/","title":{"rendered":"Plan your trip from Paris to Mont St. Michel"},"content":{"rendered":"

The image of Le Mont St. Michel with its dramatic spires and abbey, majestically rising from the bare beach is quite famous \u2013 after all, Le Mont St. Michel sees nearly 3 million people each year and is one the most recognizable landmarks in France.<\/p>\n

Built in the 8th century AD by Bishop Aubert of Avranches as a devotional chapel, following his vision of the Archangel Michael, the island has held strategic fortifications and has withstood many sieges and attacks. Located just over three hours from Paris<\/a>, visiting this incredible UNESCO World Heritage Site is the perfect way to spend your day! Move it to the top of your list of day trips from Paris.<\/a><\/p>\n

Paris to Mont St. Michel – In a Nutshell<\/h2>\n
Distance: 362 km (225 mi)<\/h6>\n
Duration : 2 – 3 hours<\/h6>\n
Best time to visit : November – March<\/h6>\n
Best way to travel : Train\/Car<\/h6>\n
Approximate budget\/head : \u20ac125 ($149) per day<\/h6>\n

The Magical Island of Mont St. Michel<\/h2>\n

Le Mont St. Michel is a fairytale island commune located off the coast of Normandy, France.<\/p>\n

The treasury of history and enigma of this land holds a a special place in the hearts of the French.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s difficult to pinpoint what exactly makes Mont St. Michel special \u2013 is it the location, set in the bare sand with the receding tide with its marvelous spires brushing the sky?<\/p>\n

Is it the Bay of Mont St. Michel, across which pilgrims used to make the arduous journey to visit the chapel by foot during low tide?<\/p>\n

Or is it the Abbey, its interior adorned with arches and cloisters, once a renowned centre of learning that attracted the greatest minds from all over Europe?<\/p>\n

Maybe it’s all of that and more that makes this religious and military masterpiece one of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring places in the world.<\/p>\n

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