La Grande Rue
La Grande Rue
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Wesley C
Tucson, AZ9,878 contributions
Sep 2021
La Grande Rue is the main shopping street in the village at the base of Mont St Michel. Lots of nice shops and restaurants. Good place to chill before or after visiting the Abbey.
Written August 28, 2022
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SnowyShasta
Portland, OR1,748 contributions
Apr 2022
The Grande Rue is basically the only path up to the abbey of Mont Saint-Michel (you can bypass it by walking around on the ramparts but the Rue is the simplest way). It's historic and the street itself feels medieval with some parts that probably haven't changed in centuries. It is also a tourist trap, crowded with a lot of people and touristy shops, as well as some hotels and restaurants. We didn't mind the experience, and enjoyed ducking into a few shops to see what unique (or not so unique) souvenirs they had for sale, as well as grabbing some quick pizza for lunch. Overall it's hard to miss if you want to visit the abbey, and it was an interesting experience.
Written August 6, 2022
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dr K.
Beirut, Lebanon331 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Small busy pedestrian streets and stairs while coming down from the Abbey. Enjoy hanging out. Be careful with all the tourist traps in the souvenir shops
Written April 29, 2022
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Brad R
Colorado40 contributions
Nov 2021 • Friends
Great historic buildings and architecture. This is one of two ways to get to the Abbey. The little shops along the way have generally the same tourist stuff. Also it was crowded during a pandemic in the low season. I couldn’t imagine the chaos during the summer. Also stayed at one of the hotels on the island. Probably not worth it except then you could so someone exploring without the crowds.
Written January 17, 2022
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WeHa 98
Aschaffenburg, Germany247 contributions
Aug 2021
Wonderful to see all of the original buildings intact. It is all very well preserved and very pretty with lots of small shops and also lots of variety for food stops.
Written January 1, 2022
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B1714D
Belgrade, Serbia16,201 contributions
Nov 2021
This is the only street leading up to the Abbey which is an absolute must for any visitor. The Abbey is closed at night of course, so you will have to walk this street during the day in order to visit it. That walk is similar to entering the stadium for a Champions League match or rock concert, even during the pandemic.
For a much more delightful and almost mystic visit come again at night, after dark when there're only few people. See the difference in my pics (for the day pic I even waited some time to clear).
For a much more delightful and almost mystic visit come again at night, after dark when there're only few people. See the difference in my pics (for the day pic I even waited some time to clear).
Written December 24, 2021
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mfilcol2014
Lisbon, Portugal918 contributions
Sep 2021
Main street that crosses the Mont on the way to the Abbey. During the day until 6 pm it is truly unbearable with the thousands of tourists walking up and down.
At nightfall, it completely changes its appearance and becomes a beautiful medieval street. Attention if you want to dine in Mont, most of the restaurants are closed for dinner.
At nightfall, it completely changes its appearance and becomes a beautiful medieval street. Attention if you want to dine in Mont, most of the restaurants are closed for dinner.
Written October 6, 2021
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Stephen H
Brussels, Belgium495 contributions
Jul 2020
Great afternoon visiting the Mont, its "ruelles" and the fortifications. Really cool place, but expect to be surrounded by people all the time. Tiny streets, people all around you, and constant sound. Have to go at least one, but will on return if taking other people.
Written August 1, 2020
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CamperTravel
Cuijk, The Netherlands233 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
A great stroll which sums up the atmosphere of Mont Saint Michel. We were lucky to be there early (we took the second shuttle bus of the day!) and the street is practically empty. It was crowded when we left at 13:00!
Written July 22, 2020
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Acineto
Auckland Central, New Zealand19,984 contributions
Jan 2020
The start of the street was being redone so we couldn't just walk around. We ended up going around instead of down the main street. There were nice views but missed going down the main street.
Written May 17, 2020
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Vivi_Laporta
Sao Paulo, SP264 contributions
Por favor, quantos km aproximadamente sao da base ate chegar a Abadia? Ou quanto tempo aproximadamente para subir as ruelas ate a Abadia?
Ge Floriani
Blumenau, SC112 contributions
São aproximadamente 15minutos ladeira acima. E chegando na abadia tem um grande lance de escadas. Nesta escada que fica a entrada. Melhor já comprar pela internet que você não pega fila daí. Só passa pelo detector de metais. Mas para pessoas com algum tipo de limitação física, a abadia do Mont St-Michel é pouco acessível.
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- Hotels near La Grande Rue:
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- (0.01 mi) Auberge Saint-Pierre
- (0.01 mi) Hotel Du Guesclin
- (0.02 mi) Hotel Saint-Michel
- (0.02 mi) Les Terrasses Poulard
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- (0.00 mi) La croix blanche
- (0.01 mi) Restaurant de l'hotel Croix Blanche
- (0.01 mi) Creperie du Chapeau Rouge
- (0.01 mi) La Sirene
- (0.01 mi) Hotel Du Guesclin