Normandy, France
For navigation, driving and walking. Download offline maps for areas with spotty internet.
Offers instant translation of text, speech, and images. Download the French language pack for offline use.
The official app for French train schedules and tickets. Handy for inter-city travel to Rennes.
The official French weather app, giving accurate forecasts and important tidal information.
A dedicated app for tide predictions in the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel (search for "Marée" or "Tides").
Ot-montsaintmichel.com/en/ for visitor info, tide schedules, local events.
Monuments-nationaux.fr/en/Discover/Mont-Saint-Michel-abbey for Abbey hours, fees, online tickets.
Sncf-connect.com/ for booking and checking train schedules across France.
Search their official website for updated bus schedules from Rennes.
Search a reliable French marine or tidal website (e.g., maree.info/) for detailed tide tables.
General guidebooks for France or specific regional guides for Normandy and Brittany. Consider Rick Steves France or Michelin Green Guides. Purchase detailed local maps at tourist offices.
"Mont-Saint-Michel" by Henry Adams provides a classic historical and architectural analysis. Historical fiction set in the medieval period can enrich your view.
Collect free tourist brochures and maps from the Mont Saint-Michel visitor center or local tourist offices. These hold local event listings and practical tips.
