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Experience one of France's most beloved sites, the "Wonder of the West," on this full-day tour of historic Mont Saint-Michel, including the abbey, the church and the cloister.

Begin with a scenic two-hour motorcoach ride. As you approach Mont Saint-Michel, the towering masterpiece seems to appear and disappear from view as you wind along the village streets and Mont Saint-Michel Bay. When the abbey is fully revealed, you'll understand why writer Victor Hugo wrote, "…it is to the ocean what the Cheops Pyramid is to the desert… a masterpiece of nature and art."

Upon arrival, gaze up at this UNESCO historical monument, built between sand and sky. A shuttle bus will conveniently bring you to the foot of the mount. In earlier times, visitors approached the island across the tidal flats and could access the shore only during low tide. A causeway was built in 1879 from the mainland to the island to improve access, and a new bridge was opened in 2014.

Your guide will lead you on a narrated tour through the narrow streets of the village and up the steep path to the abbey, detailing the visionary architecture and details. Legend has it that the Archangel Michael appeared to the bishop of Avranches in 708 and told him to "build here and build high." Access to the mount requires climbing narrow stairs that date back to the Middle Ages, but your efforts are rewarded when you reach the top.

The abbey has been used for many purposes over the years; during the French Revolution it was used as a prison. After a renovation in the 19th century, the monastic community ensured the continuation of its spiritual presence.

Tour the dramatic abbey, a celebration of Norman architecture crowned by a 500-ft. tower. Take in the refectory and monks' dining halls, and the beautiful 13th-century Gothic cloister with panoramic views of the surrounding waters and thundering tides. You can climb down to the dark Romanesque foundations and look for the giant wheel that workers powered in order to haul stones and supplies from a landing below.

After your guided exploration, you will have free time to discover the area on your own. In the medieval town, you'll find lunch venues as well as shops brimming with mementos, keepsakes and regional specialties, such as traditional butter cookies, copperware and pottery.

Your epic day concludes with a quick ride on the shuttle bus followed by a relaxing drive back to Cherbourg.