Amazing abbey since the year 700 floating seemingly above a vast bay. This has been a popular pilgrimage site for more than 100 years and now is a popular pilgrimage site for tourists.
Get tickets in advance and to avoid crowds try and arrive before 10.
Park in the extensive parking area on the mainland and either walk (though there’s plenty of this on the island) or grab a shuttle bus. The main street (Grand Rue) is crowded and touristy. Instead turn left just before the main gate to the village and walk under the stone arch and up the cobbled ramp up to the abbey (also avoids a lot of stairs).
At the top tour the amazing abbey. There is an audio guide and English tours available .
Hours
Monday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PMTuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PMWednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PMThursday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PMFriday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PMSaturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PMSunday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM