Discovering a famous islet

Located in Manche, in Normandy, Mont Saint-Michel takes its name from the rocky islet dedicated to Saint Michel, on which stands today the famous abbey of Mont Saint-Michel. Former great center of pilgrimage medieval which welcomed the faithful of the cult of Saint-Michel, it is today the most popular tourist site frequented in Normandy and tenth tourist site in France, welcoming nearly three million visitors a year.

Standing on its rocky island 92 meters above the ground, overlooking a long sandy and hidden plain in the spray, the abbey of Mont Saint-Michel serenely displays its grandeur and majesty.

Beautiful in all seasons, it is elegantly adorned with summer colors as well as more diaphanous winter ones.

An unmissable destination in Normandy

Remarkable site that will delight the whole family, the bay of Mont Saint-Michel – listed as a World Heritage Site of UNESCO – is the scene of the greatest European tides.

Magical site, magnificent and timeless place, the abbey of Mont Saint-Michel is a visit that will convince the whole family.