Camping 1.5 hours from Mont Saint Michel
Come discover Mont Saint Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where the sky and sea merge, all from our family-friendly campsite. You can easily reach this famous tourist site by road from our campsite in Ille-et-Vilaine.
Camping near Mont-Saint-Michel with an Indoor Pool
Recharge at a campsite near Mont-Saint-Michel with an indoor heated pool open throughout the season, perfect for your family holiday. Worried that a rainy day might spoil your outdoor vacation? With its fully covered aquatic area, the Émeraude campsite ensures you can enjoy swimming regardless of the weather, starting from the first days of spring! Our 5-star campsite’s aquatic complex features a large rounded swimming pool with landscaped edges. Enjoy a camping holiday in the heart of nature and by the sea with your whole family. For your stay at our campsite with a water park, you can choose from various accommodations, including cottages, chalets, or unique lodgings. Waterfalls, palm trees, and blooming islands create a refreshing and exotic atmosphere. Little ones can enjoy a completely secure paddling pool with a child-friendly slide. Older children can take advantage of multi-lane water slides. For relaxation, the site is equipped with ergonomic loungers and a relaxation area with hydromassage jets and a whirlpool bench, in water heated to the perfect temperature for pure moments of relaxation. At the heart of our campsite near Mont-Saint-Michel, the indoor pool in Ille-et-Vilaine is also the venue for several fun activities, such as aquagym classes and aquafun sessions. Please note, Sea Green cannot guarantee a minimum water temperature for the pool.
Mobile Home Rentals near Mont-Saint-Michel
Are you traveling as a couple, a family of four, or even eight people, and looking for a campsite 1.5 hours from Mont-Saint-Michel with accommodations that meet your needs? The 5-star Émeraude campsite offers a high-quality range of rental options to satisfy the most demanding holidaymakers and cater to all types of stays, from the most comfortable to the most natural. Our camping pitches are designed to suit everyone’s needs. Looking for something unusual and different? Our two-bedroom lodge tents offer a cozy wooden and canvas décor, perfect for families of four. For a truly comfortable home away from home, book one of our chalets: also with two bedrooms, they can accommodate up to 5 guests and are ideal for a family with a couple and two or three children. One of our chalets is fully accessible for people with reduced mobility. As for mobile home rentals in Ille-et-Vilaine, there’s a wide selection at our campsite near Mont-Saint-Michel: eight models are available, featuring one bedroom for couples or young parents, two bedrooms for larger families, and three bedrooms for groups of friends or large families. We offer large mobile homes that can accommodate up to 8 people, luxury cottages with premium services, and accessible PMR rentals with ramps and adapted features for people with reduced mobility.
Visit Mont Saint-Michel
Called the "Wonder of the West," and classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Mont Saint-Michel rises at the heart of a vast bay, swept by the largest tides in Europe. According to legend, it was at the request of the Archangel Saint Michael, “protector of the Universal Church and Prince of the Celestial Militia,” that Aubert, Bishop of Avranches, built and consecrated the first church in the year 709. The pre-Romanesque church was erected before the year 1000. However, it was in the 13th century, after the conquest of Normandy, that King Philip Augustus began the construction of the Gothic complex, still referred to today as “the wonder.” The Mont Abbey represents the masterpiece that the Christianized Norman invaders created by incorporating the codes and principles of Christian religious architecture in an original way: a testament to their integration into this new civilization, by creating a mystical place that reflects their faith and craftsmanship. Inscribed in 1979 as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Mont Saint-Michel is the most visited French site outside of Île-de-France, attracting 2.5 million visitors annually. Like Rome and Santiago de Compostela, it has been for centuries a major pilgrimage site in Europe, particularly for pilgrims from Northern Europe. Learn more about Mont Saint-Michel.
Our campsite 1.5 hours from the Wonder of the West
To visit the bay, which has the largest tides in Europe, and stay close to Mont Saint-Michel, Camping L'Emeraude welcomes you, in July and August as well as in the off-season, to its establishment with an indoor heated pool, children's play areas, bike rentals, a game room, a pétanque court, and a bakery with fresh bread and pastries: an ideal campsite near Mont Saint-Michel for your next stay! After visiting this unforgettable tourist landmark, you will enjoy returning to Camping L'Emeraude to relax on its fine sandy beach just 900 meters away or in its covered and heated pool. Our ***** Camping L'Emeraude does everything to ensure that your holidays are perfect! Book your vacation now HERE!
What to do at Mont-Saint-Michel?
- Maison de l’Artichaut: The Maison de l’Artichaut is one of the architectural gems of Mont-Saint-Michel. It is especially unmissable for visitors walking along the Grand Rue, where it is easily recognizable by its iconic "wooden tiles."
- The Gabriel Tower: The Gabriel Tower was built in the 16th century to defend the western side of the Mont. The bastion with thick walls contains several cannons arranged on three levels, ready to fire in all directions.
- The North Tower: The North Tower is part of the fortifications that ensured the defense of Mont-Saint-Michel, alongside the Claudine Tower, the Liberty Tower, the Arcade Tower, the King’s Tower, and the Boucle Tower.
Logis Tiphaine: This historic house "tells" the story of Bertrand du Guesclin, a Breton knight who played a key role during the early stages of the Hundred Years' War, and his wife Tiphaine de - Raguenel, a renowned astrologer of the time. Visitors can discover period furniture, the knight's armor, and even the astrology room of the lady of the house.
- Saint-Pierre Church of Mont-Saint-Michel: Saint-Pierre Church is a beautiful example of Romanesque architecture, although its choir is Gothic in style. It houses a silver statue of the archangel Michael, who is its patron saint. The church also contains a decapitated medieval effigy, original 13th-century baptismal fonts, and a statue of the Virgin and Child.
- Archéoscope: The Archéoscope is one of the most visited museums at Mont-Saint-Michel and its surroundings. Visitors learn about the history of the construction of this monument built to honor God, through multimedia shows.
How to get to Mont-Saint-Michel?
- By car: Mont-Saint-Michel is located about 375 km from Paris, and the journey takes about four and a half hours (via the A13). There are two ways to get there from the capital: A13 highway towards Caen, then A84 towards Avranches Rennes; A11 highway towards Le Mans, then A81 towards Fougères, then A84 towards Caen. Mont-Saint-Michel is also about 170 km from Nantes, and the journey takes around three hours. A84 highway towards Rennes, Avranches, Caen.
- By train: The closest train station to Mont-Saint-Michel is located in Pontorson, 9 km away. The following lines, among others, provide access to the site: "Le train du Mont-Saint-Michel" from Paris-Montparnasse to Pontorson station, then a bus connection directly to the Mont; TGV from Paris-Montparnasse, then a connection via TER from Rennes to Pontorson station, then a bus to the Mont;
NOMAD train from Paris-Saint-Lazare, then a connection via TER from Caen to Pontorson station… - By bus: Several bus lines, both public and private, regularly serve Mont-Saint-Michel. Regular lines from the nearest train station (Pontorson, 9 km) have two stops: the first at "Le Mont Saint Michel," and the terminus 350 meters before entering the village of Mont-Saint-Michel. It is also possible to reach Mont-Saint-Michel via line 8 of the Normand NOMAD bus from Granville and Avranches.
What is the best season to visit Mont-Saint-Michel?
At which time of the year is the climate most favorable for a getaway to Mont-Saint-Michel? This is undoubtedly one of the questions every traveler asks when planning to visit this iconic French heritage site. To help with your decision, here are some practical details:
- The most favorable climate period for Mont-Saint-Michel is from June to September.
- The warmest months are June, July, August, and September.
- The coldest months are January and February.
- The months with the highest rainfall levels are January, October, November, and December.
Visiting Mont-Saint-Michel: Practical Information
- Although entry to Mont-Saint-Michel is free, visiting the Abbey, the museums, and parking spaces are all subject to a fee.
- Mont-Saint-Michel has five museums: Archéoscope, Historical Museum of Mont-Saint-Michel, Maritime Museum, Logis Tiphaine, and the Maquaire Museum. The cost for visiting a museum is €9 per person, and €4.50 for children.
- Parking costs range from €8 to €25 depending on the duration and time of parking. However, visitors can find free parking spaces not far from Mont-Saint-Michel. Many people park their vehicles in Beauvoir, a short walk (20 minutes) from the Mont, near the Saint-James Boutique.
- Although Mont-Saint-Michel is always open, transportation services, restaurants, and shops are open from 10 AM to 7 PM. The Abbey is open to visitors in the summer from 9 AM to 7 PM. The museums are open from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
- A visit to Mont-Saint-Michel takes about two hours, especially if you take the free shuttle bus that leads directly to the entrance. A full visit can take up to three hours, particularly if you want to walk around the bay to enjoy the scenic beauty and watch the dramatic tides.
- For all information, visit the official Mont-Saint-Michel Tourist Office website.