
Mont-Saint-Michel from Granville
Granville → Mont-Saint-Michel
Trip Overview
A full-day trip from Granville to Mont-Saint-Michel covering 6 attractions in approximately 9h 8min. The plan includes public transit from Granville, step-by-step routes between stops, and entrance fees from €16 per person. Compare public transit & car with costs for each leg.
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A day trip from the coastal town of Granville to the iconic Mont-Saint-Michel, one of France's most visited UNESCO World Heritage sites. The itinerary explores the medieval village streets, the ancient ramparts, and the magnificent abbey perched atop the tidal island. The drive takes about 1 hour by car or 2.5 hours by public transit. The abbey is closed on January 1, May 1, and December 25. Wear comfortable walking shoes for the steep cobblestone streets and 350 steps to the abbey.
Your Day Timeline — Mont-Saint-Michel from Granville
Your Day Timeline — Complete Mont-Saint-Michel
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Grande Rue
The Grande Rue is the main medieval street of Mont-Saint-Michel, serving as the primary route from the fortified entrance gates to the abbey since the 12th century. This narrow cobblestone street is l…
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Parish Church of Saint-Pierre
The Parish Church of Saint-Pierre sits halfway up Mont-Saint-Michel's main street, built against the rock face in a blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles. First documented in 1022, the current structu…
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The Ramparts and Fortifications
The ramparts of Mont-Saint-Michel wrap around the medieval island village, connecting seven watchtowers through a patrol walkway built between the 13th and 16th centuries. Originally a simple wooden p…
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North Tower (Tour du Nord)
The Tour du Nord is a 13th-century defensive tower built around 1210-1256 under Abbot Jourdain, making it one of the oldest stone fortifications at Mont-Saint-Michel. Also known as Tour Marilland, thi…
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Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel
The Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel crowns a rocky tidal island off the Normandy coast, built between the 11th and 16th centuries in Romanesque and Gothic styles. The complex rises dramatically across mult…
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Saint-Aubert Chapel
The Chapelle Saint-Aubert is a small 12th-century Romanesque chapel perched on a rocky outcrop at the northwestern edge of Mont-Saint-Michel. Built around 1154-1186 under Abbot Robert de Torigni, it h…

