Exploring Mont Saint Michel

We have a day here so we can explore the abbey built in the island. Our Airbnb includes bikes to borrow (one of the reasons we chose it). Today is breezy and cool (I don't think we topped 60 degrees).

We set out on our bikes, down a bike path toward the abbey. The wind is right in our faces, but not too bad. I think we only rode about 2.5 miles, but I was feeling it after a)not riding a bike in a year and b) walking lots yesterday. We locked up our bikes on the mainland, then walked a long causeway over the channel to the island. About a mile, maybe a little longer.

Once on the island, everyone is funneled into an archway, then up a narrow road that winds past souvenir shops and overpriced eateries. It felt a bit disneylandesque - both in Gothic architecture and the crowds!

We reached the entry to the abbey, pains the entry fee, then followed the flow of tourists through. It was interesting and fun to see, but waaaaayyy too many people. There were some good views from the top, and it was fun to look towards the path we were on yesterday.

After the abbey and some of the ramparts, we ducked into a snack shop and had simple sandwiches and a beer. Actually probably some of the better food/value in MSM. After a few souvenir shops (had to get a sticker for the water bottle), we got out of there!

Walked back on the causeway, grabbed our bikes, and appreciated the wind at our backs on the ride home.Read more