So I had 2 nights in Paris.. and I decided on an impromptu trip to Mont Saint Michel! Located on an island in Normandy, it is approximately a 4hours drive from Paris.
Other than driving, you can also catch the TGV train from Paris to Rennes, then change to a bus. Or if you're lazy like me, I took a bus from Paris City Vision. This agency does guided day trip to Mont Saint Michel too. But if you're just looking for a "direct" transport like I did, take the unguided tour. You board the bus at their agency (somewhere around the vicinity of Louve) and it takes you all the way to Mont Saint Michel. When you've reach, you have the freedom to do whatever you want there. And at the end of the day, the bus takes you all the way back to Paris. Fuss-free! Price wise, it cost almost the same as buying a return ticket on the TGV. But perhaps if you book the TGV tickets early, you can probably get them cheaper?
Enroute!
A causeway now connects the island and the main land. You can either walk, or take a shuttle bus that comes at every 10-15minutes interval. Walking takes about 20 minutes, if you don't stop to take photo.
Entering the walled city from the main gate, straight to Grande Rue.
The coastal area surrounding Mont Saint Michel.
It is highly recommended to walk around the coastal area with a guide as deep mud and quicksand surrounds the island. But if you're just walking along the edge of the island, it's pretty okay. Do check the tide tables though!
Perhaps, if you have a night to spare, consider staying in Mont Saint Michel. I'm pretty sure the night view will be magnificent.
And here's one last photo of Mont Saint Michel!
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