Welcome to our rolling 2026 reference for Mont-Saint-Michel. We update as official operators publish new tariffs and schedules—last full review July 2026.
Access essentials
- Village: Free, 24/7, via modern bridge year-round.
- Abbey: Ticketed; timed entry recommended peak season.
- Bay crossing on foot: Licensed guides only—quicksand is real.
Abbey hours & tickets (2026–2027)
- 1 May – 31 Aug: 9:00–19:00
- 1 Sep – 30 Apr: 9:30–18:00
- Closed: 1 January, 1 May, 25 December
- Last entry: ~1 hour before close
- Adult fare: ~€16 (1 Apr–30 Sep 2026); ~€13 (1 Oct 2026–31 Mar 2027)
Book: abbey ticket partner or official CMN channels.
Getting there & parking
- Parking: Mainland ~2.5 km; tiered 2026 tariffs on montsaintmichel.gouv.fr; first 30 min free.
- Le Passeur: Free shuttle year-round.
- Evening parking free: 18:30–03:00 Sep–Jun.
- From Paris Nomad: ~€32 one-way adult 2026 (confirm on SNCF Connect).
Tides & tools on this site
Our tide calendar and Visit Planner use a self-calculated model from REFMAR Saint-Malo—not official SHOM. Read methodology before safety-critical use.
High tides in 2026
Coefficient 90+ days draw photographers worldwide. Esplanade flooding ~1 hour around peak; footbridge remains. Guide: high tides.
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