
Alligator Bay: Entry Ticket
Europe's largest collection of alligators is waiting for you
- Wheelchair accessible
Discover one of the first UNESCO World Heritage sites off the coast of Normandy
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The experience
It looks straight out of a fantasy film – as if dragons might swoop down as you enter. But you haven't stepped into a parallel universe, this is the Abbaye du Mont Saint-Michel. This astounding World Heritage Site lies just off the windswept coast of Normandy. Explore 20 rooms, stunning gardens, and get panoramic views from this famous medieval fortress.
Where to go
L'Abbaye
View meeting point mapLocal timezone: Europe/ParisBefore you book
Due to its location, the site is not easily accessible for individuals with reduced mobility and those suffering from specific health conditions and visitors with strollers. Strollers must be folded before entering the abbey.
Free: 0-18, EU citizens/French residents 18-25, disabled visitors, Education Pass holders (with ID) - book a timeslot on the official website
Free on the month's first Sunday (Nov 2026–Mar 2027)
Admission:
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Last admission is one hour before closing
Getting There:
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The closest train station is Pontorson. It can be accessed via the train lines TGV from Paris Montparnasse to Rennes or Dol de Bretagne, then via coach from Rennes or Dol de Bretagne to Mont Saint-Michel
Take a train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen, then a TER train from Caen to Pontorson, then the shuttle bus from Pontorson to Mont Saint-Michel
Take a train from Paris Montparnasse to Granville, get off in Folligny and get another train to Pontorson, then the shuttle bus from Pontorson to Mont Saint-Michel
Parking:
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Mont Saint-Michel is accessible 24/7, with paid parking. There are free shuttles from the parking to the Abbey
By foot, it is approximately a 45-minute walk from the parking to the Abbey
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