8 unusual weekends in love at Mont-Saint-Michel

Want to get back to two? Discover the best unusual weekends in Mont-Saint-Michel!

Beyond its huge historical charm, Mont-Saint-Michel also attracts tourists for two-way trips. The time of an unusual weekend or more, go to discover its secrets and surroundings, pause in your daily life and find yourself.

At the same time the rock or the lands that watch it, experience a unique and unusual experience, in love. Romantic, intimate or bucolic atmosphere, everything is good to take around Mont-Saint-Michel, which is already enjoying you!

1. Horse ride in the Baie du Mont-Saint-Michel

Nothing like an equestrian hike in the Baie du Mont-Saint-Michel. On horseback, go to the discovery of Mont-Saint-Michel, its rock, its surrounding nature, throughout a course designed for your greatest pleasure. Trained by professionals, you will explore the area with trained horses and dociles.

This equestrian ride is perfect for an unusual weekend in love at Mont-Saint-Michel, because in addition to finding you, you reconnect with nature and horses!

The charming stone house of character

Always in the spirit of nature, go to spend a bucolic night in this charming little stone house. Located in the typical Breton village of Saint-Broladre, you will enjoy the quiet of the places while being close to Mont-Saint-Michel. A sunny private garden awaits you!

2. Castle life for a royal weekend in love

So that your unusual romantic weekend is perfect, why not choose the chic and castle option?

In a charming setting, enjoy an out-of-pair experience while staying at Château du Bois Guy, near Fougères. Its location is perfect because you find yourself outside the tourist tumult generated by Mont-Saint-Michel, and yet you can approach it quickly. Indeed, the castle is only 40 kilometers away!

Also, take the time of this parenthesis to enjoy the services offered: massage, golf practice, private chapel, solarium, sports activities (tabletennis, bike excursions...). Everything is thought out to favor memorable moments during a weekend. Of course, the highlight of your escapade will necessarily be Mont-Saint-Michel!

3. Holiday home near Mont-Saint-Michel with Spa

This is a accommodation that will satisfy a need for a romantic getaway! This gite, located in Roz-sur-Couesnon, will delight lovers of tranquility. In a green setting, this large house welcomes you, with a stay of 45 square meters, its pretty outdoor terrace and barbecue!

Its pleasant little plus is the covered Jacuzzi spa area (optional) and independent of the house. You can enjoy delicious moments in love, while the bubbles tickle your body. Let yourself go to relaxation at the end of the day, for example, in an intimate atmosphere.

In addition, its geographical location will allow you to visit Mont-Saint-Michel very easily! Also, note the free availability of bicycles, to enjoy the surrounding area.

Focus activity: follow a builder of the Middle Ages

If medieval techniques intrigue you, go to meet a builder of the Middle Ages . Séverine is a Doctor of Art History and thanks to her, dive into the 15th century Dinan.

Relive History and learn how the artisans of the time built ramparts and houses, or discover, against the ideas received, what was the place of the woman at that time. Between guided tour and role play, this trip will, for sure, spice up your unusual weekend in love near Mont-Saint-Michel!

4. Cabane Butterfly

Take a little height and stay in a very special place, made of wood and hung on a tree, in the edge of undergrowth: the Cabane Butterfly! Direction your childhood memories with this hut that offers a superb view of a green meadow! No one around here, you'll get back there.

Inside, all the necessary comfort is there: bed with mattress, mosquito net, light... It’s still a little more chic than the childhood huts that were very rustic and didn’t have all the rudiments of comfort! The Cabane Butterfly is the ideal accommodation for an unusual weekend, especially since you will reconnect with the Norman nature in its heart!

The activity kicks off: the carriage ride on Les Falaises de Champeaux

Quitte à vivre une experience à même la nature, why not enjoy a walk in a carriage on Les Falaises de Champeaux? Admire the landscape, breathe the clutches and away, between two wild bushes... see Mont-Saint-Michel! Perfect instants to find yourself in love.

5. See Mont-Saint-Michel from the sky

Treat yourself to this spectacular excursion, giving you the opportunity to observe Mont-Saint-Michel, its bay and its coasts from the sky. You have the choice between several circuits, but each of them promises mountains and wonders. Especially the Mont.

An experience to live in two, in order to marvel at the propensity of the Rocher. Like any air baptism, the activity is subject to favourable weather conditions: not too much wind, nor too much rain, etc. The interest would then be reduced to its minimum. The most expensive ones can choose the “Driving Initiative” option to hold in their hands the manettes of the gear! Unusual!

The accommodation close to the heart : Former mill in Ponts

To channel all the excitement generated by the discovery of Mont-Saint-Michel from the air, we offer this old mill , completely renovated. The building has preserved all its old charm: exposed stones and beams, large green spaces and of course: the wheels that used to serve! All the water mill machinery has been kept, and you can take it.

6. The charm, the calm, the Mont-Saint-Michel

“Les Gîtes du Couesnon” has been built in a former 19th century bastide completely renovated. You'll stay in an independent apartment. The cottage is located along a road leading straight to Mont-Saint-Michel, about 6 kilometers away. That said, you will not be bothered by passing cars, because the accommodation is off the road.

So you can enjoy the calm, away from the tumult and the swelling. It is a perfect idea of unusual weekends near Mont-Saint-Michel because, in addition to having good moments, you can enjoy the tourist attraction of the area. Normandy is a very pleasant region to recharge and reconnect with nature, thanks to all the calm it can bring us.

The activity kicks off: go by bike to Mont-Saint-Michel

The owners of the “Gîtes du Couesnon” offer bikes, free of charge, to give you the opportunity to join Mont-Saint-Michel. Don’t deprive yourself, it’s relatively flat, so it doesn’t require a spectacular physical experience. You can also enjoy it to stroll around.

7. Discover the Grandes Marées du Mont-Saint-Michel

If the phenomenon of the large tides intrigue you, it is the ideal stay. Mont-Saint-Michel is also known for the famous rising tide that would go to the speed of a horse at the galop.

Info or intox? It is up to you to discover it through this perfect activity for an unusual weekend in love with Mont-Saint-Michel. Accompanied by an expert in the field, hike on the iodine and humid lands of the surrounding area and immerse yourself in the atmosphere so special to the shores of Norman seas.

8. By bicycle... Discover Mont-Saint-Michel by bike!

Open a parenthesis in your daily life and go cycling at Mont-Saint-Michel! The time of a long weekend, discover the entire Breton coast, from Saint-Suliac, south of Saint-Malo, to the famous Norman rock, all from the saddle of your bicycle! A breathtaking, nature path that will remind you of how beautiful the French coasts are.

You pedal on average 36 kilometers a day and can rest in charming accommodations in the evening. Moreover, little more of this unusual weekend idea in love at Mont-Saint-Michel: several ranges of accommodation are available at the time of booking, adapted to all budgets. You decide what aspect you want to give to your stay...