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Tickets for Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey

Here are the ways to visit the abbey. If you want to go on your own, take the entry ticket, which comes with a booklet in several languages. If you want someone to explain the village and its story, take the guided walk: the abbey entry is an option you choose when you book.

Mont-Saint-Michel in the pink light of dawn, with low mist over the water of the bay
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Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey: Entry Ticket

Entry to the abbey, with a booklet in several languages

4.6· 10,829 reviewsTiqets

  • The ticket gives you entry to the abbey and comes with a booklet in several languages. It does not include transport.
  • The ticket arrives instantly. It cannot be cancelled, so choose your date with care.
  • Last entry is one hour before closing.
A narrow lane of Mont-Saint-Michel between old stone and timber houses, with a slate-roofed tower in the middle

Mont-Saint-Michel: Guided Walking Tour with Optional Abbey Entry

A two-hour walk through the village with a local guide

4.3· 147 reviewsTiqets

  • A licensed local guide leads a walk of about 2 hours in English or French. You learn the history and walk up the narrow Grande Rue towards the abbey.
  • You see the parish church of Saint-Pierre and its cemetery. A shuttle bus to the village is included, and entry to the abbey is included only if you select it when you book.
  • You meet at the Tourist Information Centre. You can cancel up to 24 hours before the start.

Prices and ratings updated 14 November 2026.

Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey: frequently asked questions

Do I need a ticket to walk in the village?

No. The village is free, with no ticket and no opening hours. The ticket is only for the abbey.

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