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Mont St Michel is a small UNESCO World Heritage site located on an island just off the coast of the region of Lower Normandy in northern France. The island is best known as the site of the spectacular and well-preserved Norman Benedictine Abbey of St Michel at the peak of the rocky island, surrounded by the winding streets and convoluted architecture of the medieval town. for the longest time I have always travelled cheap but today I am doing something I have never done before I am splurging up to 250 euro for a night inside Mont Saint Michel not just visiting but actually sleeping in this magical island village I will also share tips on Mont Saint Michel to do it cheaply and by public transports it will be my once in a lifetime dream coming true I have just wrapped up a quick Paris tour and now I am at Montparnasse tower the tallest building in Paris after the Eiffel tower at its base is Gare Montparnasse one of the major train stations in the city from here, trains travel west to Brittany, the Loire valley and even parts of Normandy including Mont Saint Michel no matter which train route you take to Mont Saint Michel from Paris you will always pass through this station visiting Mont Saint Michel has been on my bucket list for more than 10 years and finally it’s time to tick it off step by step there is no direct train to Mont Saint Michel the closest train station Pontorson followed by a short shuttle bus ride here’s the twist direct train from Paris to Pontorson do not run daily and route vary depending on the schedule train goes north via Granville or south via Rennes today I am taking the north route via Granville the best departure time for me either way the full journey takes around 4.5 to 5 hours Paris to Mont Saint Michel is about 352 kilometres by the end of this leg I would have travelled 998 kilometres in just two days on my Eurail adventure and yes, there is a daily direct bus from Paris but since my Eurail pass covered this train I am riding this rail all the way and what a ride Rolling green pasture fields of yellow flowers and cluster of sleeping villages it’s the classic French countryside repeating itself over and over again my train trip consists of two legs, from Paris to Granville then a less than 10 minutes layover before connecting to the next train from Granville to Pontorson there is a 30 minutes delay during the journey where the train stops in the middle of nowhere I thought I will miss the next train for sure thank goodness the train pick up speed and I see my next train waiting patiently at Granville at the next platform Phew, what a relief I quickly board the train, sits on the reserved seats and within five minutes the train sets off this is Normandy, peaceful and poetic rolling fields, villages farmhouse through the window the train ride from Granville to Pontorson which is in the region of Normandy of France offers a serene and picturesque slice of rural life I arrive at Pontorson Mont Saint Michel station at about 6:00 PM once out of station, I felt lost the transport information I found online didn’t make much sense and I have no idea where to go next frantically I search around the station for any signs of a bus stop and thankfully a kind stranger pointed to a car park outside that is where the shuttle departs I was getting anxious, Mont Saint Michel is still ten kilometres away from here and I am running late for hotel check in and that is not just any hotel booking I spent a huge amount to stay inside Mont Saint Michel something I have dreamed of for years every minute loss now feels like money wasted finally the bus rolls out passing through the quaint town of Pontorson winding its way towards the coast I kept switching between the bus window and Google map and then about fifteen minutes later there it is the image I have seen a thousand times on screen Now rising before me in real life I am overwhelmed, I try to stay calm in front of the camera I had even rehearsed what I would say but all I could mutter was “oh my god” after nearly 5 hours on the train and bus from Paris I finally arrive standing on the land bridge that links Mont Saint Michel to the mainland no cars are allowed here except shuttle bus and local traffic as I look across the bay the tide was out revealing a vast expanse of sand where the Couesnon river meets the sea without this modern causeway Mont Saint Michel would still be a true island just like it was for centuries with the day tripper gone and the sun setting around 8:30 PM I rushed towards the old medieval town to check into my dream stay, a hotel inside the island that is where things took a turn the hotel looks closed I knocked, waited, nothing went around the building, tap on the windows and finally saw someone in what’s look like a kitchen turns out the reception was in another building I was escorted there, only to hear the last thing I expected The hotel was closed for business today and somehow, I have managed to book the room just before they shut everything down so no room no stay for me and everything on the island is fully booked they offer me a room outside the island across the bridge instead I didn’t have much choice shuttle buses still ran free of charge between the island and the mainland so I took it and tried to make peace with this unexpected twist at the new hotel, I asked for a room with a view of Mont Saint Michel but it wasn’t what I hope I explained the situation to their credit, they gave me a refund I ended up making a new reservation in a much cheaper room no island view, just a LAWN but honestly, I am fine with that, I would rather save the money no time to sulk the sunset was happening now and the skies were clear from my hotel I rush out to the best lookout point it was packed with Korean tourists probably made popular by a travel show or influencer say what you want but the Koreans knows the best photos spots since I do not feel like asking strangers to take pictures for me I passed on that and wander around for my own angle which led me back to the land bridge the sunset was almost over so I headed back into Mont Saint Michel city this time under the stars it is quiet, peaceful too dark for me to film but perfect for wondering I step inside the small charming parish church of Saint Pierre candlelight flicker in silence that is a perfect end to a chaotic day I am back out in the cold wind from the Atlantic no way I am going to walk back along the 2.4 kilometre land bridge so I caught the free shuttle again today does not ended up the way I planned for but still it’s the night I will never forget good night good morning from Mont Saint Michel waking up slowly because I want to see the sunrise the good thing here now is that the sun rises at 7:20 AM over here so it’s not actually early the time now is probably 7 AM in the morning I am back at the Mont Saint Michel sunrise spot and this time round it is completely empty but here’s the thing the sun rises at an awkward angle behind the mount so in my opinion sunset is still the better time for photography at this point a quick tip about the accommodation choices here be for arriving Mont Saint Michel I was almost tempted to stay several kilometres away in towns like Pontorson town sure it’s about 30 euro cheaper than staying near the island but I am staying in La Caserne the zone right between the parking area and the bridge to the Mont Saint Michel Hotels here are convenient close to restaurant and free shuttle it is not on the island but way better than staying far out trust me the convenience is absolutely worth the small price difference oh one last money saving tip if your hotel offers a buffet breakfast, grab it it is definitely the best bang for your buck before heading out to explore good morning I have just done my checkout so now heading to Mont Saint Michel I am back on the shuttle bus one of the first few heading into Mont Saint Michel this morning but I am not alone the bus is packed with early birds all racing to be the first inside as the tide rose in, Mont Saint Michel transforms no longer just a rocky hill like what I saw yesterday but a true-blue island rising from the sea it’s magical just past the gates you will spot the famous La Mère Poulard world famous for its fluffy omelettes tempting but super-duper expensive I pass through the medieval gate stepping into a scene that feels straight from the Harry Potter story the morning misty air, cobblestone alleys, watch towers and silence there are a few museums on the way up but I skip them all this museum entrance fees do add up fast and besides I want to beat the crowd to the top of the Mont Saint Michel the souvenir shops along the way are still closed a blessing in disguise for my wallet here is another travel tip to Mont Saint Michel if you hate crowds like me, skip the day trip from Paris I suggest staying overnight, like I did and explore Mont Saint Michel early in the morning you will have the whole village almost to yourself by doing that as I climb higher, the path becomes less and then more stairs my destination the abbey this is the crown of Mont Saint Michel a soaring symbol of faith and architecture entrance to the abbey cost 13 euro and it’s worth every cent but get here early when the tour buses haven’t arrived yet at the gate, take note the left lane is for groups the middle for pre book tickets on internet and the right for people who has got no ticket yet guess where I went? inside the abbey I climbed the grand staircase breathless but excited at the top of the staircase is a breathtaking reward the place that I am at offers a panoramic view of the bay the rooftop and the abbey church reaching 80 meters high above it all stands San Michael the archangel who legend says appear in the bishop’s dream and demanded a sanctuary to be built on this very rock before entering the church, I step onto the west terrace overlooking 500 square kilometres of tidal bay opening into the English Channel it’s simply unforgettable then I enter the abbey church Romanesque pillars Gothic arches stained glass lights a sacred space built between the 11th and 16th century it is also a place designed to leave the soul heavenwards to my surprise my ticket includes a free guided tour and I am glad it does Mont Saint Michel is a maze of beauty but without context you will miss so much in the cloister, I find peace a garden floating between the sky and the sea it’s one of the most beautiful cloisters I ever seen, a living breathing hanging garden next I step into the Refectory where monks once ate in silence as the scripture were read aloud below the refectory is the guest hall a Gothic chamber that once welcome kings and noble in the crypt massive pillars holds up to the choir above where engineering that is as spiritual as it is structural then turn a corner into the wheels room home to a giant nineteenth century pulley used to hoist food up when this abbey serves as a prison through the monks’ promenade I return to the Romanesque simplicity before arriving at the scriptorium the Scriptorium used to be the sacred study room where monks once copied ancient’s manuscript and finally the exit is through the gift shop merchants in the temple well it is Mont Saint Michel after all I always recommend visiting the ramparts after you have seen the abbey trust me it’s the perfect grand finale up here you don’t just see history but you feel it this ancient wall once shield monks and pilgrims from invading forces and powerful tides today they offer front row views of one of the most magical landscapes in France since the hundred years war, Mont Saint Michel Ramparts have earned itself a reputation as an impregnable fortress seven towers are connected by a walkway and from the north tower you will witness one of the best views of the abbey rising proudly above the island as I walk this wall it feels like stepping into a stronghold of a thousand storms these salt-stained stones have stood against sieges and tide alike from here the island reveals itself Layered, fortified, alive with memory on one side the rooftops of a medieval village on the other endless sand, shifting seas it’s almost like walking on the edge of the world it makes sense why this place is considered one of Europe’s top three sacred sites alongside with Jerusalem and the Vatican Pilgrims have walked here for over a thousand years guided by faith and the call of archangel Michael some still follows the ancient route across the bay at low tide it is a unique journey shaped by water, sky and sand but take precaution, the bay hides danger where there is quick sand and fast rising tides so the advice, always go with a guide up here on the ramparts with the wind in the face and the waves in the distant you understand Mont Saint Michel isn’t just a monument it’s a living breathing marvel it is no wonder the French call it “La Merveille” it’s time to say goodbye to Mont Saint Michel as I am walking away, I am not leaving a destination I am leaving a piece of my heart behind if you are planning a trip here I highly recommend staying at least one night why because the true magic of Mont Saint Michel reveals itself after the day trippers leave at sunset the crowds disappear The cobblestone streets fall silent the island transforms into a mystical medieval village just for you and twice a day the tide rose in turning the mount into an island again stay overnight you will witness that surreal moment something most never gets to see a day trip shows you the beauty but staying the night that shows you its soul now I am back at Gare Pontorson heading to my next destination thank you for watching till the end please like comment and subscribe it really helps small creators like me keeping going and I see you in the next journey

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Timecodes:
00:00 How do I travel from Paris to Mont Saint Michel
00:34 Train from Paris to Mont Saint Michel
01:58 Train from Gare Montparnasse to Granville
03:10 Train from Granville to Pontorson Mont Saint Michel
04:18 Taking shuttle bus from Pontorson to Mont Saint Michel
06:15 I enter into Mont Saint Michel
07:17 Check into Mont Saint Michel hotel
09:27 Mont Saint Michel sunset at lookout point
10:24 Night view at Mont Saint Michel and Church of Saint-Pierre
11:29 Mont Saint Michel sunrise at lookout point
12:19 Mont Saint Michel accommodation tips
13:27 Day trip into Mont Saint Michel
15:57 UNESCO Mont Saint Michel Abbey
18:28 Inside Saint Michel abbey – cloister, refectory, Guest’s Hall, crypt and wheel room
20:04 Inside Saint Michel abbey – Monks’ Promenade, Scriptorium and the shop
20:59 The Ramparts
23:27 Mont Saint Michel is top 3 most sacred place in Europe
24:18 Mont Saint-Michel is often called a “marvel”

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