In short
- Adult ticket: €13 from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027; €16 was the 2026 high-season price (1 April–30 September 2026). Summer 2027 prices were not yet published as of November 2026.
- Free: under-18s with family, 18–25s who are EU nationals or non-EU regular residents of France, CMI disability-card holders plus a companion, jobseekers, the first Sunday of January, February, March, November and December, and European Heritage Days.
- The village is free; only the Abbey charges. Buying ahead is the best way to avoid the queue at the gate in busy months.
- Add-ons: Revelacio tablet €6, a free ~1-hour commented tour (FR/EN), or a 2-hour conference visit (€24 summer / €20.50 winter).
Ticket prices for 2026–2027
Prices are set by the Centre des monuments nationaux and change twice a year. One individual ticket covers the whole visitor route, every room open that day. The figures below are those published on the official Abbey site in November 2026.
| Ticket | 1 Oct 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 | 1 Apr – 30 Sep 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (full price) | €13 | €16 |
| Partner rate (Nomad train ticket, Scriptorial, Cité de la Mer, Grand Aquarium Saint-Malo, Brittany Ferries) | €11.50 | €13 |
| SNCF Grand Voyageur card | €10 | €11 |
| Under 18 (with family) / 18–25 (EU nationals or regular residents of France) | Free | Free |
| Revelacio tablet (on top of ticket) | €6 | €6 |
| Conference visit, 2 h (individual) | €20.50 | €24 |
Who gets in free
- Under 18s, visiting with their family (not school groups).
- Aged 18 to 25: nationals of European Union countries and non-EU nationals who are regular residents of France (not in groups). Bring ID.
- Disabled visitors holding the French Carte Mobilité Inclusion ("invalidité") plus one companion; the parking card alone does not qualify.
- Jobseekers, with a certificate less than six months old and ID.
- Everyone on the first Sunday of January, February, March, November and December, and during the European Heritage Days (Journées européennes du patrimoine, a weekend in mid-September).
Free-ticket holders still go through the ticket desk. On free Sundays and Heritage Days the queue can be long – arrive at opening.
Where to buy: official site, GetYourGuide or on the day
At the gate. You can still buy at the ticket desk in the Guard Room, but in high season the queue can add a lot of time on top of the long climb. Payment is by cash, card, cheque, culture cheque or ANCV holiday voucher.
Online from the CMN. The monument's own ticket shop sells individual tickets and the guided options. Online tickets are tied to a date; check your confirmation for any arrival time and the exact conditions.
On GetYourGuide. Our partner listing (the "ticket booklet") gives you Abbey entry in a few taps, in your language, with the voucher on your phone; the live page shows today's price, what is included and the cancellation terms. It is the option we link from every page of this site, because it is the one our readers use most.
Whichever you choose, keep some slack: if a tide closes the lower access or the shuttles are full, you will want time in hand. Look at the tide table before you pick an entry time.
Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey entry ticket
Your ticket to the Abbey's full visitor route – church, cloister, refectory and La Merveille – with the voucher on your phone.
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Abbey ticket with audio tour
Abbey entry plus a self-guided audio commentary on your own phone, so you can explore at your own pace.
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Guided visits, tablets and audio guides
Free commented tour (about 1 hour). Included in the entrance price, in French or English, and bookable online or on arrival if places remain. A good choice if you want context without paying more.
Conference visit (2 hours). A CMN guide takes up to 30 people along the full route and into rooms usually closed to the public. €24 (April–September) or €20.50 (October–March) per adult; online booking required.
Revelacio tablet (€6). Augmented-reality reconstructions of how the Abbey looked across the centuries; three routes including one for children. Your ID card is held until you return it. Last tablet issue is 1½ hours before closing.
Smartphone audio tours. GetYourGuide sells a self-guided audio tour for your own phone, alone or bundled with a ticket. Bring headphones.
Private and small-group guides. For a guide who covers both the village and the Abbey, see the certified guide's two-hour walk (Abbey entry not included) or a private tour with the entry ticket included.
Abbey audio tour for your smartphone
A self-guided audio walk through the Abbey for your phone; Abbey entry is bought separately.
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Village and Abbey tour with a certified guide
A two-hour small-group walk through the village and the Abbey with a certified local guide; Abbey admission is paid separately.
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Private guided tour with Abbey entrance
A private guide for the village and the Abbey, with the entry ticket included – ideal for families and small groups.
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Tickets in day trips from Paris, Rennes and Bayeux
Many coach day trips include Abbey entry or offer it as an option at booking. Read the inclusions carefully: some include a guided walk of the village only, with the Abbey visit self-guided, and the time on the Mont is usually three to four hours. Our tours page and from Paris guide compare the options.
From Paris: day trip with Abbey ticket
A Paris day trip with Abbey entry included, so you skip the ticket queue on arrival.
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From Paris: Mont-Saint-Michel day trip with a guide
Coach from Paris with a guide, a guided village walk and free time on the Mont; Abbey entry can be added at booking.
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From Bayeux: full-day Mont-Saint-Michel tour
A full-day guided trip from Bayeux to the Mont, a good add-on to a D-Day beaches stay.
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Timing your ticket with the tide
The Abbey keeps its normal hours on spring-tide days, but the approach changes: on the very biggest tides the esplanade in front of the gates floods for a short time and the main gates can be bypassed by a path through the rocks. If you want to see the water come in, book an Abbey slot that ends 60–90 minutes before high water, then go to the West Terrace, the ramparts or the bridge to watch. Our high tides guide lists the 2026–2027 dates.
Friday, 13 November 2026
- Low3:21 AM3.00 m
- High8:51 AM11.08 mCoefficient 67
- Low3:39 PM3.02 m
- High9:09 PM10.59 mCoefficient 63
↑ 8:10 AM↓ 5:29 PM
Frequently asked questions
Are Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey tickets cheaper online?
The CMN's basic price is the same online and at the desk. The benefit of buying ahead is time: you avoid the ticket queue and secure entry on busy days. Resellers may add a booking fee or bundle extras; compare what is included.
Is entry free on the first Sunday of the month?
Only from November to March: the first Sunday of January, February, March, November and December. It is not free on first Sundays in spring and summer.
Do children pay?
No. Under-18s visiting with their family enter free. Groups and school parties have separate rules.
I am a non-EU student aged 22. Is it free for me?
Only if you are a regular resident of France (for example with a French residence permit). Other non-EU visitors pay the full price.
Does the ticket include a guide?
The basic ticket includes the free leaflet and, subject to availability, a free one-hour commented tour in French or English. The two-hour conference visit and the Revelacio tablet cost extra.
Can I re-enter the Abbey with the same ticket?
The route is one-way and ends at the gardens and shop; plan to see everything in one visit.
Do I need a ticket for the village or ramparts?
No. The village, the Grande Rue, the ramparts and the parish church are free and open at all hours.
What time of day should I book my Abbey ticket?
Book the first slot of the day (9:00 AM from May to August, 9:30 AM the rest of the year, local time) or one in the last two hours before last entry. The Mont is busiest from about 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, when coach groups and day-trippers overlap. Allow 45–60 minutes from the car parks to the entrance, and on big-tide days choose a slot that ends 60–90 minutes before high water.
Sources and official information
Facts were checked against these official sources in November 2026. Opening hours, prices and timetables change, so confirm before you go.
- abbaye-mont-saint-michel.fr
- abbaye-mont-saint-michel.fr
- tickets.monuments-nationaux.fr
- montsaintmichel.gouv.fr
- monuments-nationaux.fr
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