Accommodation on the Mont-Saint-Michel trail: history, advice and reservations
A few words of history...
In the Middle Ages, and even today, there is no such thing as a stopover town: travellers choose where to stop along the way, depending on their mode of transport and their wishes.
In the Middle Ages, depending on their means, pilgrims opted for free overnight accommodation: Hôtel-Dieu or hospitals for "poor passers-by", religious establishments that practised works of mercy (hospitality): priories, abbeys, commanderies. However, there are few direct links between the "hospitable" function and the original location of the religious establishment. If pilgrims were able, they would go to an inn like other travellers.
Now on the road, to help you prepare for your journey, you can download the following documents Practical Miquelots. these lists show the accommodation located close to each Mont-Saint-Michel Way. These lists are produced by route, by stage and by order of progress along the route.
The Practical Miquelots
Despite regular updates, some information may be incorrect. We therefore strongly advise you to book your accommodation sufficiently in advance to check the information given in the Practical Miquelots.
Please note! To ensure that you are well prepared for your journey and that the doors to your accommodation are always open when you visit, it is essential to make contact and book your accommodation well in advance (at least one week in advance, to be on the safe side).
What's more, some stopover gîtes can sometimes be booked in their entirety for stays (at weekends and in high season).
Accommodation from Caen to Mont 2025
Accommodation from Orléans to Chartres
Accommodation in Chartres du Mont
Accommodation from Amiens to Rouen
Accommodation from Rouen to Mont
Accommodation from Barfleur to Mont
Accommodation from Cherbourg to Mont
Accommodation from Paris to Mont
Accommodation from Tours to Mont via Mayenne (Compostelle 72 list)
Accommodation from Tours to Mont via Bagnoles (Compostelle 72 list)
Accommodation Voie des Capitales in Ille-et-Vilaine
https://compostelle-bretagne.fr/chemins/liste_hebergements/capitales-sud-besle-blain-dept-44
For the Loire-Atlantique region, contact Haltes pèlerines 44 (mail) and website
L'Accueil miquelot, regularly mentioned in the lists of Practical Miquelots is a welcome in the home of a local and a real moment of sharing, with free participation in the costs. Although not all the stages of the Mont-Saint-Miche Pilgrimage currently have such facilities, this offer is based on private hospitality and is not a commercial venture. Welcoming guests is not compulsory: each person opens his or her home according to availability and possibilities.. Find out more from the Association. Here are the elements of the «Welcoming Miquelot Charter.
These are volunteer families who embrace the spirit of the route and open their doors to Miquelots, in a spirit of sharing, friendship and encounter. It's an overnight stay in a family home, with no advertising or commercial aspects.
Out of respect and pragmatism, the miquelot contacts his host by telephone or e-mail at least one week in advance, and then at least the day before, to confirm his arrival. They must have the Pikemaker's notebook (which they will present to the host on arrival). They are guaranteed to sleep and have breakfast at their host's house, but they should make provision for dinner if this is not available.
The pikemaker is invited to contribute to the expenses incurred according to the «free contribution to costs» formula (donativo), the idea is not to take advantage of the kindness of the hosts but to contribute to their expenses. A donation box for «contribution to expenses» can be put in evidence. Pikers should remember to bring their sleeping bag and toiletries with them.
L'Accueil miquelot is also a commitment to respect the place and the people who welcome you (in the spirit of conviviality, and don't forget to clean up before you leave).
The Accueil miquelot is a place of trust. We ask walkers to respect the confidentiality of the Accueils miquelots and not to divulge the names or contact details of the families who receive you (especially on the Internet).
Opinion of miquelots
"We walked along the path from Barfleur to Genêts. It was great, and the department of La Manche is very beautiful. The "Miquelot welcomes" were extraordinary! Great encounters and very attentive hosts. Thank you for the contacts" (Marie and Jérôme, July 2025)