The History and the Beauty of Mont St. Michel: One of France’s Greatest Attractions.

The Mont St. Michel is one of France’s most unforgettable sites. Set in an enchanting bay at the mouth of the River Couesnon between Normandy and Brittany the mount draws the eye from a great distance.

This beautiful location stirs the imagination. Walking in and out of it’s ancient buildings, streets and walls visitors can follow the story of how the mount started as a place of Christian pilgrammage in the 9th century, became a monastery during the middle ages, a fortress during the Hundred Years War and even a prison during the French Revoulution. In modern times it is revered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Mont St. Michel is one of the most visited tourist sites in all of France. It would be fair to say that during peak tmes (10.00 -16.00) during the tourist season it gets very busy. Therefore the best times to visit are either early in the day or late in the afternoon. We at Holiday Gites of Brittany are ideally placed for either time of day being only 30 minutes drive away. Since 2015 large car parks have been built about a mile and a half from the mount. Visitors can take the free shuttle bus which run about every ten minutes or you can indeed walk there in about half an hour and take in the spectacular view as you get closer.