Get there early in the morning in order to avoid the idiot tourists. Believe me, there was a lot of them. It opens at 0930. I suggest being there as soon as it opens. The arrivals of the tour buses are staggered but usually peak around mid-day. Get in and out as quickly as you can. Seriously.
We arrived at about 18:00. Most of the crowds were gone by then and it was a good time to explore the village if your not interested in buying trinkets. The next morning we went straight to the abby. That work out great. We were able to see low and high tide that way.
Go visit MSM early.
Ride the shuttle. The walk to the abbey is long and uphill. No need to add extra distance.
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mont-Saint-Michel during your travels in Le Mont-Saint-Michel. Take some time to visit the cathedral in this walkable area.
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Alligator Bay during your trip to Beauvoir? Discover the countryside and local cheese shops in this trendy area.
Admire the spectacular view of the valley from this dungeon and fortress and imagine the moats that once wrapped around the structure.
The towering obelisk and military tank remind us of the sacrifices of General Patton, whose troops liberated Avranches and many other French towns.
Get a close look at the famous skull of St. Aubert, and the hole where the archangel Michael’s finger pierced it.
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Archeoscope during your trip to Le Mont-Saint-Michel. Discover the countryside and local cheese shops in this trendy area.
