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Highlights

At the border of Brittany and Normandy in France, the Bay of the Mont Saint Michel shelters one of the jewels of the western Christian art, the iconic Mont Saint Michel. The region around the Mont is mostly flat, at first glance the bay is nothing more than a sandy marsh, covered by the sea depending on the tide.

Originally this Mount was just a huge rock on which the church builders used the most imaginative techniques to erect what is now a masterpiece listed by the UNESCO amongst the ten monuments in the world to be protected. You will start in the beautiful seaside city of St Malo and begin a walk along the coast with the Mont constantly in view. Your anticipation will be heightened the closer you get, and along the way you will be charmed by the quiet beauty, the original flora, the thousands of birds that nest or fly through the bay.

To see

Chateau of Saint Malo and the Solidor Tower of Saint-Sevran, The Mont Saint Michel

Gastronomy

the oysters, the crepes, the galettes, the scallops, the kouign-amann

Wine

the cider, the Calvados

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PROGRAM

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Arrival in Saint-Malo


Arrival in Saint Malo, (transfer on your own to the hotel), which is easily accessible from Paris by TGV. Saint Malo is a famous seaside resort town and a famous sailing city as it is connected to many major sailing events. After checking in at your hotel ideally located, you will have some free time to discover this walled city with The Chateau of Saint Malo and the Solidor tower of Saint-Sevran.


Accommodation : Maison des Armateurs**** - Saint Malo show
Accommodation : Hotel de L'Univers*** - Saint Malo show
Included : Emergency support,concierge service,phone not provided,mobile guidance application,roadbook,travelbook,Orientation with a local guide,luggage transfer,bedroom and breakfast

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From Saint Malo to Cancale


Our driver will transfer you to La Guimorais, from where you will pick up the GR34 trail. You will walk along the Emerald Coast up to La Pointe du Grouin, where you will have a stunning viewpoint on the ocean. On a clear day, you can even see the outline of the Mont Saint Michel ! Your destination today is Cancale, a picturesque fishing village famous for its oysters. History has it that Louis XIV had his oysters brought to Versailles from Cancale. Centuries later, the farming of oysters is still a major activity in the port and there are oyster beds covering about 7.3 square kilometers easily seen from the pier at the harbor.

Distance : 19 km (12 mi).

Elevation : 142 m.

NOTE : Bring lunch with you from Saint Malo. There are no restaurants during your hike.


Accommodation : La Mere Champlain*** - Cancale show
Accommodation : La Mere Champlain*** - Cancale show
Included : taxi,luggage transfer,client transfer,dinner (no drinks)

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From Cancale to Le Mont St Michel


Today, you will walk to the Mont Saint Michel. Our driver will transfer you to La Masse, where you will pick up the GR 34 trail that will take you to the Mont Saint Michel. You will walk through the polders and along the Bay of the Mont St Michel. Your hotel is located on the Mont Saint Michel itself !

To visit Mont Saint Michel:

The Abbaye : once a humble little monastery, the island and its fortifications have effectively grown up around this. During the French Revolution, the abbey was used a prison, and an extensive restoration was required to restore it. A few prison-era showpieces, like the human hamster wheel used to lift supplies in and out of the complex, have been kept.

Porte de l'Avancée, the main gate at the end of the causeway, which leads straight to the Grande Rue

The ramparts, which offer great views of the mudflats

Museum of History, which features old collections ( weapons, paintings, sculptures, watches), prisons and dungeons, the 19th century periscope which reveals the bay.

The archeoscope, a show to discover the construction of this fabulous monument and its sacred history.

Maritime museum, where you can discover the tides, the bay and the massive building site to restore the maritime character of the Mont Saint-Michel.

Distance : 15 Km (9 mi).

Elevation : 50 m.


Accommodation : Hotel le Relais Saint-Michel**** - Mont St Michel show
Accommodation : Hotel La Mere Poulard*** - Mont St Michel show
Included : taxi,luggage transfer,client transfer,bedroom and breakfast

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From Mont Saint Michel LOOP around or Rest day


You have two options today. You can either take the whole day to visit the Mont Saint Michel, or you can go walk around the Mont. If you choose to walk, today's itinerary will take you to east coast of the Mont Saint Michel along the GR 223. Return to your hotel on the Mont.

Distance : 13 Km (8 mi).

Elevation : 69 m.


Accommodation : Hotel le Relais Saint-Michel**** - Mont St Michel show
Accommodation : Hotel La Mere Poulard*** - Mont St Michel show
Included : bedroom and breakfast

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Departure from Mont-Saint-Michel


You can take your time getting started in the morning to have breakfast and catch a bus that will bring you back to Rennes, from where you can catch a TGV to Paris. (Depart on your own).

Note : We can help with extra nights, transfer with train to Paris, or other extensions to your tour, please contact us.


Included : breakfast

CUSTOMIZED
TOUR

This is a catalog tour, it can be modified as you wish : add extra nights, extra activities (wine tastings, visits, transfers...).

ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES

Arrival city is Beaune; via Paris Gare de Lyon by train; 1 hour, 30 min. Trains from CDG airport to Dijon possible with connecting train to Beaune.

Departure city is Nuits Saint Georges, 3Hrs to Paris Gare de Lyon.

Details

Included


ACCOMODATIONS

- 4 nights of accomodation in superior hotels of charm with private shower and/or bath

MEALS

- Daily breakfast at each hotel
- 1 dinners included

GEAR

- Complimentary Discover France Gear (including water bottle, drawstring bag)
- Guidance Application (phone not provided)

SUPPORT

- Orientation in person with our local guide
- Detailed ROAD BOOK, including detailed maps, touristic information, step by step itinerary and cue sheets
- Comprehensive trip literature
- Technical and emergency support available at all times
- Concierge service available to assist you for your requests during your trip (taxi transfer, restaurant, activities...)

TRANSFER

- All luggage transfers

Not included


- Airfare to and from the trip
- Lodging before and after the trip
- Drinks
- Some meals are not included in each destination, which gives you the opportunity to explore regional cuisine on your own. You will find all information needed with our team support in your roadbook.
- Option for an in-person orientation with a supplement.
- Multirisk travel insurance

Other questions?

See our FAQs page for answers to common questions.

FAQ

Rates

Tour rates vary based on hotel availability and specific start date

PRICE FROM / PER PERSON
UPGRADED HOTEL ACCOMODATION
STANDARD HOTEL ACCOMODATION
Double occupancy *
1070 €
1145 €
Single supplement **
360 €
370 €
Solo traveler ***
1450 €
1525 €

* Please contact us for triple hotel rates. ** Traveling with a group. *** Traveling alone.

UPGRADED HOTEL ACCOMODATION FROM

STANDARD HOTEL ACCOMODATION FROM

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