Mount Saint Michael

[sil]

Hello everybody !
Long story short I had to postpone my month long trip to Europe til next spring. However, I'm going in September for 8 days. In this trip I'm would like to go to Paris and from there probably a day trip to Mount Saint Michael. Can anybody recommend the best and cheapest way to get there from Paris? Also, should I dedicated more than a day and stay overnight?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Sil

[madamtrashheap]

sil, have you looked here: www.ot-montsaintmichel.com/acces_gb.htm ?

The tides will also affect your access times so have a look at the listings on that site. I believe the best and fastest way to access Mt Saint Michel without a car is by train (not sure of bus services from Paris) then transit with local bus.

Hope you make it there - it's worth the journey.

[sil]

Thanks!! That website is very useful. Does anybody know how long it would take to get there from Paris? and is it good just to take a day trip or it takes more than that? And if anybody has any tips or recommendations for this trip they are very welcome ;D

Thanks everybody!!!

[madamtrashheap]

If you take the TGV to Rennes, it should take around 2hrs15mins plus the extra 90mins or so by bus to Mont St Michel itself from Rennes station (direct). Otherwise, if you feel like taking a super early train (6.30) you could take the TGV to Rennes, then swap to the regional train from Rennes to Pontorson (45mins) which is about 15mins from Mont St Michel and there are busses from there to the island. You'll probably end up spending about the same amount of time on either route. There are other train routes, but these are the quickest AFAIK.

Either way, I'd recommend taking an early train (around 7.30) to make sure you get the most amount of time there without having to cut your trip short to suit bus timetables.