Comments on: Mont St Michel France – Go Before 10 am or Don’t Go at All!

By: Mark McConway

Mark McConway

I really enjoyed reading your post. It was evocative, interesting with wonderful pics… and practical. I’m hoping to go across there (from Scotland) in October, with family. I will probably refer to this nearer the time, to remind me of the best times to go to the island, and to avoid being overcharged. Thanks again!

By: Andi Fisher

Andi Fisher

In reply to Melissa. @Melissa, once you arrive by train (take the train to Pontorson and then a direct shuttle bus to the site from there) you can walk from the parking lot to the farm with the sheep field in 5-7 minutes!

By: Melissa

Melissa

how can I get to the field sheep with out a car, im going by train

By: Roger

Roger

In reply to Hannah. Agreed Hannah. As a visitor to France on many, many visits over decades, from the UK, I have never felt ripped off. As tourists we all have choice.....and I originate from one of the mega tourist spots in England.

By: Catherine Thorpe

Catherine Thorpe

I don’t like your flippant attitude about pilgrimages. Unprofessional. You have a good eye for photographs.

By: Céline

Céline

Yet another place I have to visit in Bretagne. Again, your photos are stunning!

By: Giovanna

Giovanna

Thank you for all the information I need especially vantage points for pictures with sheep in the foreground. If the weather cooperates, this will be an awesome bucket list visit for my 65th!! Your photography skills are awesome!

By: Eileen

Eileen

What a gorgeous spot! I knew it was famous, but had no idea it was that crowded! Great tip, and I love your morning light photos too. Excellet plan to visit alongside Normady and even Paris.

By: Cat Lin

Cat Lin

I like how straightforward you are with your tips. I’d definitely take your advice and be early to visit Mont St. Michael. Perhaps, I’ll have the opportunity to take great pictures too… And I agree with others about your pictures. You should license them. They are awesome!

By: Julianne

Julianne

Andi, I really loved this post! I’m not a morning person, so it takes A LOT to get me up in the mornings, but a lack of crowds is one surefire way to motivate me to be up by 6 AM (haha). As others have mentioned, I’m stunned that 8,000 people visit Mont St Michel in a day — that’s nuts! I loved your candid line about “Do you really want to pay €34 for some eggs?” Nope, I definitely do not, and I appreciate the heads up. Will save my omelette needs for Paris or elsewhere 🙂 Your photos of Mont St Michel are gorgeous and I bet people would buy them, too!

By: Ashley

Ashley

I honestly didn’t know anything about this place but after seeing your pictures, I’d love to visit. That photo with the mist and the sheep in the foreground is absolutely stunning and so moody and I love it. Good thing that I love mornings and sunrises way, way more anyway so this is perfect for me.

By: Andi Fisher

Andi Fisher

In reply to Sarah. @Sarah, The first time I went was in October and the crowds are WAY better, especially if you can go during the week.