Free cancellation
9 hours
Activity Le Havre, France
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The only shore excursion from Le Havre combining the UNESCO tidal abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel with a reserved table at a local Norman crêperie — two bucket list experiences in one extraordinary day.
Mont-Saint-Michel rises from the tidal flats of Normandy like a medieval dream — a Benedictine abbey built on a rocky island, rising 80 meters above the sea, visited by over 3 million travelers every year. Your licensed English-speaking guide brings 1,300 years of history to life as you climb through the medieval village to the abbey church, the Gothic cloister and the breathtaking views over the bay.
Lunch is a reserved table at a hand-picked local crêperie — a true taste of Normandy, included in your tour price.
Pickup and drop-off directly at Le Havre cruise terminal. Return before the all-aboard time guaranteed.
Ages: Children (0–10 years) · Adults (11–99 years)
Passing by
For cruise passengers, your driver will be waiting at the exit of Le Havre cruise terminal with a sign board. Your guide will brief you on the day ahead during the journey to Mont-Saint-Michel.
3 hours
As you approach Mont-Saint-Michel across the tidal flats, the island rises from the sea like no other sight in France. Your guide explains the extraordinary tidal phenomenon that surrounds the island — up to 14 meters between low and high tide, the highest tidal range in continental Europe — and how the 2014 restoration of the causeway has allowed the sea to flow freely around the island once again.
one hour
A reserved table at a hand-picked local crêperie near Mont-Saint-Michel — one of Normandy's most authentic dining experiences, included in your tour price. Savory galettes made with local buckwheat flour, sweet crêpes with Norman butter and caramel, and a glass of sparkling Norman cider. Your guide selects the crêperie personally — a local address, not a tourist trap. A true taste of Normandy at the table. Then Your guide leads you through the church, the Gothic cloister, the refectory and the crypts — explaining how generations of monks built this extraordinary structure on a rocky island in the middle of a tidal bay, and how it became the most visited monument in France outside of Paris.
Passing by
At the end of an extraordinary day, your driver will be waiting at the agreed meeting point to bring you back to Le Havre cruise terminal comfortably and on time. With over 15 years of experience organizing shore excursions for cruise passengers, we monitor your ship's schedule throughout the day and guarantee your return before the all-aboard time.
Everyone meets at the meeting point.
Your driver will meet you at the Bus Parking area inside the Le Havre Cruise Terminal
Look for our representative holding a signboard with "NORMANDY PRIVATE TOURS"
Your licensed guide will be waiting for you on board the tour bus.
Your driver will meet you at the Bus Parking area inside the Le Havre Cruise Terminal
Look for our representative holding a signboard with "NORMANDY PRIVATE TOURS"
Your licensed guide will be waiting for you on board the tour bus.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note the tour is not wheelchair accessible, and some walking over uneven ground is required.
Cruise-friendly schedule: The tour is designed to match your ship’s arrival and departure times from Le Havre, so you can relax and enjoy without worrying about missing the ship.
Easy booking confirmation: You’ll receive confirmation right away. If you book within 9 days of your tour date, final confirmation will be sent within 48 hours (subject to availability).
Fitness level: A moderate level of physical activity is needed to fully enjoy the sites.
Group size: This is a shared group excursion with up to 25 fellow cruise passengers.
Shared Tour from Cruise
Lunch inside Mont Saint Michel: Exclusive Lunch into local restaurant in the heart of The Mont Saint Michel, enjoy Norman food !
Bus Tour : We accept maximum 25 persons
Make It Private
Private Driver & Guide : Enjoy this tour exclusively for your group, a schedule that adapts entirely to your pace, and the freedom to spend more
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Mont Saint-Michel | Guide & Norman Crêperie Lunch | From Le Havre
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