Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel, Mont-Saint-Michel

Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel is a National Monument of France.

Description

A unique site and architecture. The Benedictine Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel is one of the most remarkable examples of mediaeval religious and military architecture and was one of Christianity's most important pilgrimage sites from the 8th to 18th centuries. The Abbey comprises a superb ensemble of clerical buildings including the abbey church, the cloister, the refectory, the monks' ambulatory and the gardens of what has been known as the "Merveille" (Marvel) since the 12th century. In summer, the Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel is best seen in all its splendour after sunset during the special “sons et lumières" shows. Designated world heritage site by UNESCO.

Address & Contact

Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel B.P. 22 - 50170 Le Mont-Saint-Michel

du lundi au vendredi de 9h à 18h tél. : (33) (0)2 33 89 80 00 fax : (33) (0)2 33 70 83 08

Prices

Adults: 8,50€ Concessions: 5€

Opening times

May 2 to August 31: from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. September 1 to April 30: from 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Last admission 1 hr before closing time.

Other dates closed

January 1, May 1, December 25

More Information

• See Mont-Saint-Michel for more local information
• See Places to visit near Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel for other places to visit nearby
• See Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel on the National Monuments website.

The above information is kindly provided by (and copyright) National Monuments of France.