Mont-Saint-Michel
History of Mont-Saint-Michel
Whether you’re a heritage enthusiast or simply curious, with your family or as a couple, we think it’s essential to visit Mont-Saint-Michel during your camping holiday in the Cotentin region!
An emblematic symbol of Normandy and a monument steeped in history, Mont-Saint-Michel has fascinated visitors for over 1,300 years. It was in 708 that Aubert, bishop of Avranches, ordered the construction of the first sanctuary dedicated to the archangel Saint-Michel. Over the centuries, this simple oratory grew into a majestic Benedictine abbey, perched on a rocky islet swept by Europe’s highest tides.
Fortified in the Middle Ages, the Mont resisted the assaults of the Hundred Years’ War, becoming a symbol of faith and resistance. Even today, it retains the allure of a medieval city, with its cobbled streets, ramparts and Gothic abbey that seems to touch the sky. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, Mont-Saint-Michel continues to attract pilgrims, visitors and dreamers from all over the world.
Visiting Mont-Saint-Michel
A visit to Mont-Saint-Michel can take place in several stages: a tour of the village and ramparts, with a guide, a tour of the abbey, a visit to the museums and an outing in the bay with a prefecture-certified guide. There are a multitude of ways to discover Mont-Saint-Michel as a family, depending on the age of the children, the season and the weather.
Visits can be made with a digital tablet, “family visits” are available on reservation and allow you to go further by pushing the forbidden doors, and a treasure hunt is even organized in the heart of the village and up to the summit of the Merveille.
Activities
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Nearby activities and visits
There’s plenty to do around Mont-Saint-Michel: kayaking, guided walks, museums, encounters with salt-meadow sheep– you’ll never get bored visiting Mont-Saint-Michel! If you want to discover the Cotentin region and its surroundings, you absolutely must visit the D-Day Beaches: a symbol of remembrance of the Second World War, as well as La Cité de la Mer in Cherbourg: ideal for a family day out.
During your visit, stop off at the famous Mère Poulard restaurant, renowned for its legendary omelette, prepared in front of you according to a traditional recipe. A must for all gourmets, and a great way to enjoy local cuisine!
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