🕰️ In 2025, the Mont-Saint-Michel souvenir shops are concentrated on Grande-Rue and around the esplanade, mostly open from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.: you can find fake weapons, tapestries, gourmet products, and devotional objects, perfect for bringing back a fragment of Mont’s medieval atmosphere.
The best medieval shops of Mont-Saint-Michel: addresses, opening hours, and specialties
Each shop below is located less than 300 m from the Porte du Roy; most close between 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. in high season.
| 🏰 Shop | 📍 Address | ⏰ Hours 2025 | 🎁 Featured souvenirs |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Boutique du Chevalier 🛡️ | 24 Grande-Rue | 09:30-18:30 | Swords, helmets, knight figurines |
| Souvenirs du Mont 🏞️ | 6 Rue du Jerzual | 10:00-19:00 | 3D maps, panoramic magnets |
| Le Trésor Médiéval 💎 | 12 Grande-Rue | 09:00-18:00 | Miniature tapestries, wax seals |
| L’Échoppe du Pèlerin 🥾 | 38 Grande-Rue | 09:00-18:30 | Engraved scallop shells, medals |
| La Maison de la Licorne 🦄 | 1 Cour de l’Avancée | 10:00-18:00 | Fairy textiles, enameled jewelry |
| Aux Armes du Mont ⚔️ | 3 Rue de la Porte du Roy | 09:00-19:00 | Crossbow replicas, personalized coats of arms |
| La Brocante Saint-Michel 🪑 | 5 Rue de la Pelouse | 11:00-17:00 | Period objects, facsimile manuscripts |
| La Taverne des Reliques 🍻 | 19 Grande-Rue | 11:00-22:00 | Engraved tankards, mead bottles |
| Les Médaillons du Mont 🥇 | Cour des Fanils | 09:30-18:00 | Tin plaques, souvenir coins |
| L’Atelier d’Excalibur 🗡️ | 7 Place du Poulain | 10:00-18:30 | Decorative blades, cold-forged keychains |
🚶♀️ Recommended route to see everything in 90 minutes
- 🔔 09:30: enter through the Porte du Roy and start at La Boutique du Chevalier.
- 🪄 10:00: head to Le Trésor Médiéval for the tapestries.
- 🥨 10:30: gourmet break at La Taverne des Reliques to taste the mead.
- 🦄 11:00: finish at La Maison de la Licorne before entering the abbey.
Similar circuit examples are developed for other medieval destinations; compare with the addresses in Troyes or the souvenirs of Carcassonne.
What to bring back? Top 8 medieval and regional souvenirs 🎒
The items below fit easily into a bag and pass railway or airport security.
- ⚔️ Mini sword “Excalibur” (30 cm): stainless steel, ideal for decorating a bookshelf.
- 🧂 Bay salt in a cloth pouch: sold at L’Échoppe du Pèlerin and IGP certified.
- 🍬 Isigny salted butter caramel: €5 per box, available at Souvenirs du Mont.
- 📜 Calligraphed parchment of the Benedictine rule: limited edition, Le Trésor Médiéval.
- 🧦 “Mont & Merveilles” Breton-style socks at La Maison de la Licorne.
- 🥇 2025 dated tin medallion engraved with the abbey’s seal, at Les Médaillons du Mont.
- 🍺 Stoneware tankard “La Taverne des Reliques” hand-decorated.
- 🗝️ Gothic-style keychain at Aux Armes du Mont.
| 🔖 Souvenir | 💶 Average price | 💡 Shop |
|---|---|---|
| Miniature tapestry 🖼️ | €25 | Le Trésor Médiéval |
| Camembert AOP 🧀 | €7 | La Brocante Saint-Michel |
| Local mead 🍯 | €12 | La Taverne des Reliques |
| 3D magnet 🧲 | €4 | Souvenirs du Mont |
🔍 How to verify the authenticity of an item?
Look for the “Made in Normandie” label or the Mont-Saint-Michel Patrimoine stamp. Sellers at La Galerie du Mont provide a certificate upon request.
To diversify your shopping, get inspired by what’s available in Bonifacio or Bordeaux.
Practical tips: opening hours, payments, and good deals 💡
Visitor flow peaks between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; to avoid crowds, prefer opening times or late afternoon.
- 📅 Low season: January-February and November, discounts up to 20% on decorative swords.
- 💳 Payment methods: all shops accept credit cards, Visa, Amex, and NFC smartphone payments.
- 🏨 -10% at Les Galeries du Mont-Saint-Michel if staying at a partner hotel.
- 📦 No national delivery: plan space in your suitcase or request reinforced packaging.
Customer experience example: Élodie and her mead
Élodie, a visitor from Nantes, saved 15% by coming at opening and grouping her purchases of mead, medal, and parchment. She used the Tax Free counter at Souvenirs du Mont to reclaim VAT before her return flight.
Norman flavors: what to taste or offer? 🍴
The gastronomic sections complement the medieval atmosphere; some products are exclusive to the bay marshes.
- 🥞 Buckwheat crepes vacuum-packed, pan-ready in 60 s.
- 🧈 Isigny salted butter caramel (2025 edition).
- 🍪 Pontorson cakes with smoked salt.
- 🍺 Amber beer “Roche-Tombelaine” brewed 15 km from Mont.
- 🧂 Fleur de sel hand-harvested by the Le Guern family.
| 🍲 Product | ⚖️ Weight | 🎯 Recommended shop |
|---|---|---|
| Buckwheat crepes | 350 g | L’Échoppe du Pèlerin |
| Isigny caramel | 200 g | Souvenirs du Mont |
| Roche-Tombelaine beer | 33 cl | La Taverne des Reliques |
| Fleur de sel | 150 g | Aux Armes du Mont |
Want more tasty ideas? Compare with Guadeloupe or Japan, two destinations with equally unique flavors.
Frequently asked questions about Mont-Saint-Michel souvenir shops
Are decorative swords allowed in the cabin?
No, they must be placed in checked luggage or shipped via an authorized carrier.
Can a coat of arms be engraved on site?
Yes, Aux Armes du Mont offers instant engraving (15 min, €8).
What is the ideal time to get promotions?
Heritage Week, late September, offers up to 30% off tapestries.
Do shops accept pets?
Only La Brocante Saint-Michel and La Maison de la Licorne welcome small dogs on a leash.
Is there a pass covering multiple purchases?
Yes, the “Pass Reliques” (€12) offers a 5% discount at six shops on Grande-Rue.
