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This island commune located about one kilometer (0.6 miles) off the country's northwestern coast was originally built as a pilgrimage site for Benedictine monks in 966 AD and is famous for its abbey, monastery, and architecture.

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Category

Island Commune

Secondary Category (If any)

Ancient Monastery

Price / Entry Fee

FREE, except for paid parking at Mont St Michel Visitor Hub on mainland

Train Station(s) Service

Pontorson Station & free Shuttle Bus

Popular Bus Service(s)

Free shuttle bus (Passeur) from the Mont St Michel Visitor Hub on the mainland

Driving & Parking Info

Mont St Michel Visitor Hub's paid parking area:
- Less than 2.5 hours: 6,50 €
- 24 hours: 12,00 €
(See website for more prices and details)

Area Size

0.97 km² (0.37 sq mi)

Known For

UNESCO World Heritage Site
Inspiration for Disney's Tangled (2010) Corona Castle
Inspiration for The Lord of The Rings (LOTR): Minas Tirith
Fairytale Destination

Day Trip from Major Cities

1.5 hour drive from Rennes
2 hour drive from Saint-Brieuc or Caen or Nantes
2.5 hour drive from Le Mans
3 hour drive from Brest or Le Havre or Quimper
3.5 hour drive from Giverny (Claude Monet's House & Gardens)
4 hour drive (or 3.5 hour train) from Paris

Website

https://www.ot-montsaintmichel.com/index.htm?lang=en

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