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Transfer Orly Airport - Le Mont saint Michel
Orly Airport - Mont Saint Michel
Mont Saint-Michel islocated on a small island of 4 km2. It attracts millions of tourists and visitors each year. We offer a private transfer service on your arrival in Orly until this beautiful visit on the Normandy coast .
Private shuttle service from Orly airport to Mont Saint Michel
- Mont Saint Michel and its surroundings, construction and religious history
- Tourism at Mont Saint Michel and its unmissable places such as Museums, paintings, show
- Tourism and recommended hotels at Mont Saint Michel
- Discover the Cité de la Mer in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
- Take a trip to Alligator Bay
- What route taking from Orly Airport to reach Mont Saint Michel ?
Mont Saint Michel and its surroundings, construction and religious history
Commune located in the North-West of France, the Mont-Saint-Michel Manche in Normandy. It takes its name from the rocky islet dedicated to the Archangel Michael, where today stands the Benedictine Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel. This monument, classified among the Wonders of the West and listed as a World Heritage Site by Unesco, stands in the heart of a vast bay invaded by the greatest tides in Europe. Mount Saint-Michel houses this Benedictine abbey founded in the 11th century, on a set of crypts. Its construction took place at the initiative of the Bishop of Avranches, who erected a first church on October 16, 709. A portion of the wall visible in the chapel Notre Dame underground is the last vestige of this first construction. The true abbey is built at the initiative of the Duke of Normandy and is occupied by the Benedictine monks. Mont-Saint-Michel, as it exists at the moment, was finalized in the 21st century with the removal of the road dike. Mount Saint was a high-place pilgrimage, and became a prison for political figures during the 15th. The place would have welcomed prisoners since the 7th century. The monks left the abbey in the 18th century and returned definitively there in 1969. Apart from its religious history, Mount Saint-Michel was marked by the Second World War and the 1944 landing.
Tourism at Mont Saint Michel and its unmissable places such as Museums, paintings, show
Registered as a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1979, this tourist attraction receives more than 2.5 million visitors a year. Illuminated from nightfall until midnight throughout the year, tourism has been present since the middle Ages. A prosperous commercial village on the southeast side of the rock. Here is a list of the unmissable places of Mont Saint-Michel. To visit
- The Scriptorial of Avranches is a museum of manuscripts. A treasure hunt, this visit will allow you to know the techniques of elaboration of the manuscripts preciously preserved for centuries by monks copyists.
- Museum of the sea and ecology: equipped with an audio video installation to understand the tidal movement, the problems of silting the site and deduced the next works that will take place.
- Historical Museum: abounding with ancient weapons, paintings and sculptures, this museum has a collection that will fascinate people interested in history.
- The archeoscope: a large multimedia show retracing the stages of construction of the abbey is to be discovered during the visit of this museum.
- Prisons, dungeons, reconstruction of the dungeons, periscope of the XIXth century which discovers the Bay.
- The Tiphaine house, a house where a century of furniture, paintings, 14th century tapestries is to be discovered.
Other leisure activities
- Tidal observation : This bay allows you to see the biggest tides in Europe. The western terrace also called the forecourt is the ideal place to observe these tides.
- Walk to the bay : Walk barefoot in this typical ecosystem of Normandy. You will choose the course in classic or unusual mode. With your guide, discover the shifting sands and other points of view that make this world heritage famous.
Wine tasting
- Lamb of Pres –salés : Raised on the pastures of the Bay of Mont-St-Michel, lambs of salted meadows of Mont Saint-Michel have no equal in term of flavor. The seawater-irrigated grass, rich in salt and minerals, contributes to the feeding of this animal, whose meat is used to prepare legs and nets served with coconut, parsley and aromatic herbs more exquisite.
- Omelette of MotherPoulard : This omelette is a Norman culinary specialty of Mont-Saint-Michel and was created by the Sea Poulard. Seeking to offer a dish to the pilgrim and hungry travelers at Mont-Saint-Michel, this typical dish is made up of eggs of which the white and yellow have been beaten separately. Cooked over a high heat, this blown omelette, sometimes with fresh cream, is always served in the village of Mont Saint-Michel.
Tourism and recommended hotels at Mont Saint Michel
Several hotels are located at the entrance of the dike, 2 kilometers before Mount. Here is a list of the ones that are most recommended.
Hotel SAINT AUBERT (2 stars)
This hotel has 27 rooms for 2 people. The breakfast is at: 17 €, you can order accommodation conditions for a group. The dishesvaryfrom 10 to 18 €
Hotel VERT
Closed in November 2016 until March 24, 2017, the hotel is equipped with 54 rooms at 76 euros with a breakfast at 9 €, group conditions on request. The dishes vary from 20 to 28 €, it is possible to negotiate conditions of accommodation in groups.
Hotel DUGUESCLIN
This hotel is open from mid-March to mid-November. The establishment is located in the Mont, it has 10 rooms for two ranging from 100 to 130 € (2 people), breakfast: 10 €. This hotel can accommodate pets and has a Wi-Fi available to its guests. The menus are from 20 to 43 € and conditions of accommodation of groups are accepted, provided to have previously negotiated.
Hotel WHITE SHEEP
Possessing 2 stars, with its 15 rooms from 145 to 180 € and breakfast at 17 €, animals are allowed. This restaurant offers tasty recipes at prices ranging from 16 to 29 €. Group conditions are negotiated.
Hotel OLD INN
The Old Inn is located in the main street. Hotel restaurant located by the sea, it is equipped with 11 rooms for 2 people ranging from 130 to 170 €. The breakfasts are from 20 to 58 € and the hotel has 200 seats. The hotel has a restaurant, but also a brasserie and pancake house open at all times.
Discover the Cité de la Mer in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Located in the former transatlantic ferry terminal in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, the Cité de la Mer is a cultural heritage very popular with travelers to Normandy. It is particularly characterized by the history of underwater exploration.
Presentation
It is one of the must-see family tourist sites in Normandy. From now on, only the train hall of this old station remains next to the Grand Galerie des engins, with original submarines and models. It is equipped with an auditorium, projection room, picnic areas, shop, media library and restaurant. The entrance fee varies from 14 € to 19 €. The site is also accessible to people with disabilities. With family, friends or alone, the Cité de la Mer offers an incredible visit through exhibitions, film screenings, fun attractions and aquariums. The Cité de la Mer allows you to discover the adventure and the devices of men exploring under the sea.
Discover the City differently
The City has the largest submarine in the world called "Le Redoutable". You can even privatize this space for your events such as a cocktail, dinners, etc. Accompanied by a submariner or an audio guide, you can embark aboard the Redoutable. Explore the passageways of the former crews, passing through the technical areas to the cockpit. Explore the Ocean of the Future, its 3 spectacular audiovisual floors depicting images of sea creatures and its 17 aquariums housing living species. Memorize your visit with an unforgettable dive into the ocean. Visit the Titanic space for its exhibition of scenarios reminiscent of the historic crossing of the legendary liner Titanic which made a stopover in Cherbourg in 1912. An exhibition on the role of the port of Cherbourg is also available in two areas of the nave of the old ferry terminal. On site, a projection of films on history and the Battle of Normandy in 1944 is accessible to all visitors.
Take a trip to Alligator Bay
To please your children during your stay in Beauvoir, do not miss the visit to Alligator Bay. It is an XXL zoological park that will appeal to young and old and that you will find just 5 minutes from Mont-St-Michel.
700 resident animals
Alligator Bay currently has 700 resident animals from 5 continents. Contrary to its name, you can encounter much more than alligators here. You have lizards, turtles and other animals. Moreover, in order to facilitate your visit, the park is organized into several zones: the plain of the dinosaurs, the greenhouse of the giant tortoises, or the labyrinth of the dragons.
For the record
For the record, Alligator Bay de Beauvoir was created in 1994 by Jean-Pierre Macé. It has developed over the years to become one of the region's must-sees. Every year it registers more than 100 thousand visitors.
A day to enjoy
You will need at least a day to enjoy the park and its 3 exceptional courses. Fortunately, on site, you have everything you need to enjoy a great family adventure. In addition to entertainment, a catering service is also available on site. Some relaxation areas are also available in the park where you will have various delicacies and cold drinks. Come see The park is open every Sunday and on public holidays. It closes only on December 25 and New Year's Day. Book your ticket on their website.
What route taking from Orly Airport to reach Mont Saint Michel ?
The transport from Paris Orly to Mont Saint Michel is 372, 6 km by road. Private car which takes the A13 lasts average 4 hours for this distance.