

From what I've heard, Mont Saint-Michel attracts serious crowds come the summertime. Thankfully, I found myself exploring mid-season (March/April); a time that sees you escape being trampled into the cobbles, while still keeping you surrounded by the occasional group tour, family and loved-up couple. Besides the spectacular views, the most breathtaking element of my time there was probably the silence. Although it's only the Abbey that requests whispers, the entire island seems to adopt a sense of calm - and tourists follow suit. It's strangely beautiful, and something you need to experience for yourself.
Anyway, after catching the 'Passeur' shuttle bus from the parking area, crêpes were on the agenda. A five minute search revealed La Sirene, a charmingly rustic crêperie located above a gift shop and up a stone spiral staircase. The food was delicious, which goes a long way in explaining why there was never an empty table in the small room. Highlights? Great atmosphere, crêpes being made on site and an extensive menu. Mmm...
Crêperie La Sirene,
Grand Rue
50170 Mont Saint-Michel
France

Trust me when I say you need to wear flat shoes when visiting the island. Really. Don't even play with the idea of wearing anything other than trainers. The journey to the top is steep at times, but the views provide the perfect reason to stop and soak up your surroundings every now and again. People walking along the bridge from the mainland become tiny dots in the distance, and after just an hour or two on the island, you'll have quickly forgotten most things that were bothering you and/or what country you come from. I guess that's the sign of loving a place?

The 'anchor' to a visit to Mont Saint-Michel would best be described as the Abbey; a medieval architectural structure that (along with the entire island) has been a UNESCO world heritage site since 1979. The Abbey can be explored either with or without an electronic tour guide. Funnily enough, despite the rates online, I was given free entrance (high five) due to being under the age of 25 - but I've no idea whether that will stay in place during high season. The views from the Abbey are incredible, with some of the best spots being towards the end of a roaming visit, surrounded by plants around the side of the island.


Dungarees - Donna Ida x Jaeger
Shirt - Zara


With love,
Gabrielle x
Beautiful photos! It looks amazing and I can see why it left a lasting impression on you! :) xx
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you had a lovely time - it's so wonderful when you enjoy visiting somewhere so much. Looking forward to reading about the other places you visited x
ReplyDeleteLuxeStyle
I can see why Mont Saint-Michel has left such an impression on you...it is gorgeous (even in the "off season") Such stunning views and I love the quaint feel of the surroundings. I would so be the one wearing my stilettos, even after your warning lol!
ReplyDeleteKeisha xo
The Chrysalis Gal
This is an incredible structure, the location of it being next to the water is outstanding. I would definitely pay a visit if I set my foot in France. I always love reading your travel diary and your outfits are equally awesome.
ReplyDeletewww.busyandfab.com
How cute is this place! It looks so beautiful, and I can definitely see why you'd want flat shoes for a trip like this. I'm loving your overalls look, too!
ReplyDeleteKathryn • simplykk.com
Traveling off-peak season is seriously the best! Love all of these photos and I want a crepe now hehe. Love your overalls too!
ReplyDeleteTina
www.justatinabit.com
Oh my goodness this place looks amazing! Its like a fairytale on a hill top! The cobblestone streets remind me of York a little, however I don't think the crepes would be as good there :P Loving your overalls too
ReplyDeleteRachel xx
http://www.thedailyluxe.net
This looks fantastic. Have been wanting to go here for a while now, love these pictures :)) Am glad you had a fun time x
ReplyDeleteYes to those denim dungarees! Looove! I've always wanted to visit this part of France after seeing photos of it from my aunties travels when I was younger. It's something I always see on Pinterest too so the infatuation never dies. Thanks for the heads up on Sneakers, though when I think of European towns I think of cobblestones so flats will always be my number one choice (I seriously can not walk in heels on those stones, I've tried many times and embarrassingly failed every time)
ReplyDeleteSxx
www.daringcoco.com
I hear so much of that place! Your photos are amazing, it's like a place out from fairy books :)
ReplyDeleteSTYLE VANITY
Your photos are absolutely beautiful! It really does look like such a magical and peaceful place. It has been on my travel bucket list for a while now so fingers crossed I will get the opportunity to go! Also love your outfit! xx
ReplyDeletewww.misszarabelle.com
What amazing and beautiful pictures! I visited about 10 years ago and your pictures remind me of such a fun trip!!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day :)
Rosanna x
Rose's Rooftop
It's great that you visited out of season, and I agree that eating a crepe is a must!
ReplyDeleteSuze | LuxuryColumnist
This is one of my favourite travel posts I've ever seen, this place just looks so beautiful it doesn't look real, that castle against the beach - stunning! I really want to visit mont saint michel now. I think I'd take a leaf out of your book and go off season. Also, you look stunning as always lady!
ReplyDeleteRosy | Sparkles of Light Blog
My Instagram | Instagram
What a beautiful French town. I'd love to visit it as well.
ReplyDeleteStunning pictures :)
I've always wanted to go to the Mont St Michel, such a beautiful and unique place indeed! It can be super crowded in the summer yes, with people coming from all over the world to see it. And one can understand why!
ReplyDeleteThe way you describe the silence there is amazing, I'd love to be surrounded by such a peaceful atmosphere. Also, your outfit is really pretty - you're almost convincing me to get a pair of nice dungarees!
Julia x
Last post: Purple Makeup with MAC and YSL | http://juliaspeaksbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/2017/03/makeup-review-purple-haze.html
Girl this place looks beyond stunning - that castle looks like something from a fairy tale! Also, loving those dungarees on you lady!
ReplyDeleteHayley xo
www.frockmeimfamous.com
Wow this place looks absolutely amazing - the Abbey is beautiful! I've never really thought about visiting this part of France but I 100% am now! Also love your leopard print blouse with those dungarees!
ReplyDeleteAmy xx
www.callmeamy.co.uk
Very charming place indeed!! Your pictures are beautiful and I also love your outfit!! Very casual and comfortable but still fun! :)
ReplyDeleteAndrea.
Seize your Style
It sounds like a cool place. lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteWendee//theglossychic.com
Wow this is absolutely amazing post, Gab! I always want to go to France. These photos are breathtaking beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing darling!
Much love, Len
www.lenparent.com
gorgeous location and stunning look
ReplyDeletenew outfit <<< Fishnet trend >>>
have an happy day, kisses
what a beautiful place
ReplyDeletehttps://www.paulinasiedlecka.co.uk
xx
Hey Gabrielle, stunning pictures as always! France is my favorite country in the whole world :)
ReplyDeleteI am currently using photoshop and vsco cam, actually. I use it to edit my pictures for instagram and for my blog. They lose some quality but I love their filters too much!
LA VEINE
Oh wow, I can easily see why you loved this visit! I have major travel envy now. These photos are stunning, and the island sounds like a dream from your description. I wish I could book a post-Summer trip immediately. I can't wait for your travel diary!
ReplyDeleteAmber - amberelb.com
Beautiful photos! I love this post! It looks like a gorgeous place!
ReplyDeleteDarriyan xo
www.darriyancateland.co.uk
Babe these pictures are absolutely gorgeous! I have been to France multiple times but never to this exact place, it look so lovely!
ReplyDeleteI don't blame you for still reminiscing about that gorgeous getaway. I can also imagine myself being entranced by the place. Your outfit was not only fitting, but adorable - love the overalls with a leopard-print top, leather jacket, and sneakers.
ReplyDeletexo, janea
www.theSTYLEtti.com
This is an amazing post and the pictures are stunning. 💕
ReplyDeletehttp://lippie143.blogspot.co.uk/?m=1
This was one of my favorite places in France! Loved your pics, they're beautiful ♥
ReplyDeletewww.heresometimes.com
I remember visiting this place ages ago! I would love to go back!
ReplyDeleteDistrict of Chic
OMG I’ve visited Saint Michel when I went to France a few years ago and it's just as magical as you describe. These denim overalls are sooooo cute.
ReplyDeleteWow...France is incredibly beautiful, ur photos make me wanna visit it even more...!! All the photos are mesmerizing, and splendid..! Great Post babe, Love it...Kisses, Neha
ReplyDeletehttp://www.theinstylejournal.com/
Ooh, I've seen photos of Mont Saint-Michel before and it looks so beautiful! Sometimes it can be hard to describe what makes us love a place so much, it's often not even a particular thing it can just be the vibe or feeling of the place that leaves such a lasting impression, but of course it helps when it's got a beautiful view too.
ReplyDeletelittlehenrylee.net
Where did you get those overalls! I love the way they look and the way you styled em with the cheetah print! This place looks absolutely incredible! I always love the architecture of older cities especially like stone walls and small streets. I can see why it's such a tourist destination. The silence you mentioned sounds so incredible because it's always nice to actually have that chance to just take in the view and disconnect a bit.
ReplyDeleteSo sad I'm gluten free because crepes are to die for!
~Andrea Tiffany~
aglimpsefglam.blogspot.com
Wow, amazing photos!! Looks so beautiful! I must visit soon x
ReplyDeleteNev | Miss Nev
That last shot looks like something from a Harry Potter book. It's almost like Hogwarts castle. You have the best travelling experiences! I love your denim and leather combo also!
ReplyDeleteMacarons and Mischief
Great location and I love how you style those dungarees <3
ReplyDeletehttp://www.kyroandstyle.com
Mont Saint-Michel looks like a truly special place, the views from the Abbey are stunning - gorgeous photos! Looking forward to reading all about Granville.
ReplyDeleteMiriam
www.londonkitchendiaries.com
I have never heard of this island before and now I want to go so badly. I love the way you capture your travels, Gabrielle! I love traveling places mid-season to avoid crowds - it makes for a much more special experience. You look so gorgeous as per usual - in love with those overalls!
ReplyDeletexx www.qustomquinns.com/blog
Oh Wow girl, your photography amazes me in every post, its truly one of the best out there! And this island look incredibly dreamy and beaut! PS, Don't get me started on your outfit, stunning as always xx
ReplyDeletetipscapsule.blogspot.com
Mont Saint Michel looks like such a beautiful place! I've never really heard that much about it but now it's going straight on my list of places I have to visit!
ReplyDeleteYour photography is so great in the post as well, I feel like you've really captured what it's like to explore the island (and the seagull looks very cute)! You look lovely too, I love your outfit!
Becki | www.beautyandthebrunette.co.uk
xo
These photos are amazing, the island looks like such an amazing place with a really old fashioned theme to it! I'd love to visit France, it's such a beautiful country. X x x x
ReplyDeleteCyber Mermaids | Alternative beauty, fashion and lifestyle blog
It's truly glorious! I love the store signs. They're so charming. Awesome buildings.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.averysweetblog.com/
I've never heard of Mont Saint-Michel before, it looks so charming and I love that it has a tranquil spirit, I love that when traveling to places with such rich history and captivating architecture, it's less distracting and you can fully soak it all in! Thanks so much for sharing your time spent, it's great to know of other places to visit when in France, other than the most well known, Paris. I hope you're having a great week so far, beautiful!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Jalisa
www.thestylecontour.com
These are beautiful photos. Such a charming place.
ReplyDeleteNina
Nina's Style Blog
Castle by the sea! How amazing- I'm loving these shots, doll!
ReplyDelete-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Lovely photos! I need to visit Mont Saint Michel, I love your photos of the little town :)
ReplyDeletexo,
Emma
http://www.sassystreet.com/
I've visited Mont saint Michel in a summer of a lot of years ago with my family and I've got many beautiful memories of that place even if I was a little girl!
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely a place woth to visit!
Amazing photos, you look very beautiful Gabrielle, love your outfit! :D
xxx
S
https://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.it
Wonderful and perfect! I follow you blog, please follow me too. http://alamodenatine.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI visited Mont Saint-Michel when I was a kid but I still remember everything so clearly. It's such a beautiful island and one definitely needs shoes to walk there haha. Would love to go back and see it again and I'm sure I will, the place is magical! Xx
ReplyDeletewww.thefashionfolks.com
How Amazing and So Stunning photos. :)
ReplyDeletewww.thequirkyminimal.com
Wow, Mont Sanit Michel looks beautiful! I love places that are obviously 'charged' with with history in every corner, every little alley, like this place seems to be. Even before I read that you loved the silece of Mont Saint Michel, I had that feeling of peace and tranquility through your photos. Oh and you look absolutely stunning in that last picture of you!
ReplyDeletexx
www.stylebydeb.com
This place just looks amazing girl, I love the landscape and all of your outfits were super chic!
ReplyDeleteCamila,
My Vogue Style | www.myvoguestyle.com
Fantastic pictures!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day!
Gil Zetbase
You look amazing Gabrielle and the outfit is just perfect!!! Love your photos as always :)
ReplyDeleteYiota
PinkDaisyLoves
You go to these really magnificent places with rich history and culture to boast. Plus sumptuous food worth trying. :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful photography and narration Gabrielle!
ReplyDeleteLove visiting places through your eyes.
Have a great Friday darling.
Love from https://tbymallano.com/
This little French town looks soooo beautiful and quaint!! I'll be visiting France this summer, hopefully I'll have time to swing through :) love your photos babe.
ReplyDeletexx, Amy
http://www.theluxilook.com
Looks like such a charming place and as always your images are stunning Gabrielle. Have a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteGemma x
www.jacquardflower.uk
Ohhhh I remember we visited this place a few years ago: so magical!! Those streets are so cute and that crepe looks amazing! Hope you had the best time! Xx Susanne - http://bagatyou.com
ReplyDeleteStunning place I am living vicariously through your travels. Lol. You look gorgeous as alwways!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like such an amazing place and I love that it has a calm feel too it. I would definitely be intrigued to visit and experience it for myself as I haven't been to many places like that :) x
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous island! I visited Normandy on a school history trip when I was 12 but in all honesty, I was too young to really appreciate the area. I would definitely love to return and check out Mont Saint Michel. I love visiting places off-season away from the crowds as you really get to grips with a place that way. There's nothing worse than overcrowding especially when somewhere is as quaint as Mont Saint Michel!
ReplyDeleteThese photos are stunning, Month Saint-Michel looks so quaint. Looks like a great place to visit. I love the dungarees on you, you have the perfect figure for them. Thanks for sharing your trip,
ReplyDeleteJaz xoxo
http://www.thelifeofasocialbutterfly.co.uk
Wow that looks so nice !
ReplyDeleteI've been to Bretagne/Normandie several times (like a looooot) though I've never managed to catch a glimpse of the Mont Saint Michel.
Your pictures really make me want to go there :)
Kenza from http://travelwithkenza.blogspot.fr/
Such lovely and stunning pictures !
ReplyDeleteIt makes me miss my country haha'and the "crêperie"! I want a galette so bad now haha'!
I love your overalls matching with this leopard print.
I'm glad you enjoy your trip there.
xx,
Margot
https://troughthepasturesofthesky.com/
Lovely photos, Gabrielle. Mount-Michel is one of the must destinations for me. It's great to go mid-season so that you can enjoy it with no crowds. Such a beautiful post!
ReplyDeleteJasmine x
Jas Claire
OMG, Mont Saint Michel is on my bucketlist since...forever! The place is magical, I am glad I can see it from your point of view, it looks more personal so thank you for sharing the details of this place. Oh and that view... Amazing!
ReplyDeletehttp://thewonderfashion.blogspot.com
This place looks beautiful!! Would love to go there one day!
ReplyDeleteThis place looks so pretty. Love the photo selection.
ReplyDeletexx
https://theonethattravels.wordpress.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_zn7IqrAY1I44bRuN6dH-Q
This comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteThose abbey shots are indeed fantastic, especially the one overlooking the road as it extends out into the distance...! 🔮🙏
ReplyDeletewww.patientexplorers.com