Mont-Saint-Michel was inscribed on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Site in 1979. It is visited by more than three million people each year.
A bus trip to Mont Saint Michel is proposed alongside the conference, departing from Deauville and Caen.
Preliminary program:
10 a.m.: departure for those leaving from Deauville
11 a.m.: stop in Caen for participants departing from there
12:30 p.m.: lunch at a restaurant near Mont Saint Michel
2:00 p.m.: three excursion options are proposed
- guided walk in the bay (2h15)
- visit of Mont Saint Michel Abbey
- free time walk at Mont Saint Michel
4:30 p.m.: departure from Mont Saint Michel to return to Caen
1-English Guided walk in the bay (2h15)
You will walk in water, on sandbars and mud at a slow pace. On the way you will discover quicksand and natural beauties of the bay and Mont. This walk lasts 2h15 for a distance of 2 to 4 km. This activity is accessible to everyone, even young children! The crossing is barefoot and bare legs: shorts. Plan to be covered on the upper body, windbreaker, fleece jacket, bring a small bottle of water, sunglasses and solar cream. At the end of the walk, you will need a towel to dry your feet and legs and a new pair of shoes if necessary.
2-Visit of Mont Saint Michel Abbey
Discover the abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel, one of the first sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage.
3-Free time at Mont Saint Michel
You can explore the medieval charm of Mont Saint-Michel by Strolling along the lively and picturesque Grande Rue, you'll discover stalls, art galleries and well-kept secrets that bear witness to the soul of the place. You can stop at the entrance at Auberge la Mère Poulard .This institution on the mount since the 19th century still serves its famous whipped omelette, at the beginning of the Grand Rue. You can’t miss it!
Then you can carry on making the round of the medieval city by the walls (date back to the 13th to 15th centuries) that offer superb views of the bay and the Tombelaine rock throughout their ascent, as well as views of the village roofs. Follow the wall path to the end, to the North Tower.
The Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy is undoubtedly the most famous, fascinating… and most visited village in France! We hope you will enjoy your visit.
The price of the excursion, which is not included in the conference registration fee, is 115 €.
A minimum of 20 participants is required for this excursion to take place. The number of places is limited to 60.
