Small-group Full-day Trip from Paris for 4 to 7 persons to Mont Saint-Michel island including Benedictine Abbey visit and Calvados tasting by Mercedes. Entrance tickets & English Guided tour in the Abbey by the local Guide. Duration of 14 hours. Hotel Pick up offered. During the visit to a local Calvados producer You can get explanations how it is being made for centuries and taste the genuine Calvados of Normandy. Mercedes E220 business-class car if only 2 people or Mercedes minivan from 3 people. This tour is also offered as Customised Private Experience. 15 other day trips from Paris by Clewel Travel in Small-groups and as Private Experiences offered.
No Pick-up included
07:30 Meeting at Opera Garnier, Metro Opera. or Pick up from Your hotel option booked. Departure destination Mont Saint-Michel. There are 360 km to drive on a highway. It takes 4 to 4,5 hours. After 1,5 hours drive a stop at a rest area will be made. The next stop will be made at the Calvados distillery.
10:15 - 11:00 Visit at Calvados distillery with Calvados tasing. During the visit to a local Calvados producer You can get explanations how it is being made for centuries and taste the genuine Calvados of Normandy. You will learn all Calvados production secrets. 11:00 Departure to Mont Saint-Michel.
13:00 Arrival at Mont Saint-Michel. As a rule we manage to join the Guided visit organised by the Abbey itself. When ii is not possible we provide audio-guides for the Abbey's visit. Our guide-driver bring you up the narrow streets of the medieval village toward the top to the Abbey. On the top of the Island, you can admire panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and bay. First settled by man in the year 709 it contains Medieval village & beautiful Abbey fortress dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel. The construction of the Benedictine Abbey started in the 700’s and continued through the 1200s. It remains practically the same since the Middle Ages as it was the goal of pilgrims from all over the world. Mont Saint Michel remains the most visited site in France. After the Abbey visit You'll have free time to enjoy Mont Saint-Michel city and time for Lunch.
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Pickup if option booked, is always at the reception desk of your hotel.