A new period of high tide will take place from March 19 to 23 with a maximum coefficient of 119. On Saturday, March 21 will take place the "Tide of the Century" with a coefficient of 119 out of a maximum of 120. Several cities of the west and north of France will be taken by storm by tourists who want to attend this extraordinary show. But the place where the tide will be the most impressive is undoubtedly the bay of the Mont-Saint-Michel since it becomes an island again.
Come and see the tides at Mont-Saint-Michel
During the high tides, the Mont-Saint-Michel is taken by storm by visitors who want to find the best place to see this extraordinary spectacle. With the Tide of the Century, tourists will again flock to the Mont. " At each big tide, we have a huge demand and this time with all the communication that has been done on the coefficient of the century, we expect many people, but it is difficult to quantify. In the summer, we welcome between 15,000 and 20,000 people, but on the 21st, we will be in March, in the school period, so we can't predict explains the tourist office.
However, you should know that if you want to spend Friday night on Mont-Saint-Michel, it is already too late. " We have a huge demand, everything is full for several weeks. The hotels are full within a radius of 40 km as far as Fougères or Avranches." You will have to travel a few extra kilometers to hope to find lodging in the department. On the other hand, to come and have dinner, it is still possible.
Plan your visit to Mount
If you decide to go to the Mont-Saint-Michel, you should know that once the tide comes in, you will be stuck inside the Mont for some time. So plan your morning and your evening well. The access road to the Mont Saint-Michel starts to be submerged from a height of 12,90 meters and the immediate surroundings are covered from 11,20 meters.
To witness the phenomenon of the rising tide, it is advisable to be present at the site 2 hours before. Finally, once the high tide surrounds the Mount, you are obliged to stay on the spot for a little more than an hour.
Schedules of high tides at Mont-Saint-Michel
| Date | Coefficient | Water height | High tide schedule | Beginning of flooding | End of flooding |
| Friday, March 20th | 110 | 12.90 | 06 H 59 | 06 H 40 | 07 H 20 |
| 115 | 12.95 | 19 H 23 | 19 H 00 | 19 H 50 | |
| Saturday, March 21st | 118 | 13.35 | 07 H 45 | 07 H 00 | 08 H 40 |
| 119 | 13.25 | 20 H 07 | 19 H 20 | 21 H 00 | |
| Sunday, March 22nd | 118 | 13.45 | 08 H 28 | 07 H 40 | 09 H 30 |
| 115 | 13.20 | 20 H 48 | 20 H 10 | 21 H 30 |
Where to see the high tides?
To attend the spectacle of the high tides in the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, several places are recommended. "Ãeuros la pointe du Torin or à la pointe du Grouin Sud" we are advised at the tourist office.
In the heart of Mont-Saint-Michel, the town organizes a "Big Tide Evening" in the abbey. The terrace of the abbey allows you to enjoy a superb view of the spectacle of the rising tide and to watch the tidal bore of Mont-Saint-Michel, which takes place 1 hour 45 minutes before high tide. The entrance is not free.
Follow the rules of caution
Even if there are no risks within the Mont, venturing into the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel during high tide is very dangerous. "You can get there with a guidebook, our site references partner guides." For all those who would like to venture a little too close, don't forget the saying that at Mont-Saint-Michel, "the sea rises at the speed of a galloping horse". Even if it is not completely true, the sea can still reach 6 km/h.
