🏰 Day Trip from Paris: Mont-Saint-Michel & Pirate City Saint-Malo

Inspired by Jay Chou’s "Greatest Works" MV? 🎬 Now visit Mont-Saint-Michel + Saint-Malo in one epic day! 📅 Best season: May–Oct (avoid winter tides 🌊). ⏰ Depart Paris at 6:30–7:00 AM by car 🚗 or train 🚆. 1️⃣ Mont-Saint-Michel A tidal island abbey—magically cut off by the sea at high tide! 🕒 Hours: 7AM–7PM (Apr–Sep) / 8AM–6PM (Oct–Mar). 🎟️ €11 (free for EU under 18). ✨ Highlights: The Abbey (UNESCO World Heritage). Pilgrim’s Path walk at low tide. 360° bay views from the top. 📸 Photo Tips: Shoot from 1km away at dawn/dusk for dreamy shots. 2️⃣ Saint-Malo (Pirate City!) 🏴‍☠️ A medieval fortress town once home to French privateers! 🕒 Old town: Always open. Museums vary by season. 🎟️ Walls free; museums like "La Maison des Corsaires" charge. ✨ Highlights: Ramparts walk with ocean vistas. Saint-Vincent Cathedral. Grand Bé Island (low-tide hike to Chateaubriand’s grave). 📸 Photo Tips: Golden hour on the north ramparts = pure magic! 🚐 Transport Options (from Paris): 1️⃣ Self-drive (3.5–4h to Mont-Saint-Michel + 1h to Saint-Malo). 2️⃣ Guided tour (stress-free with tickets + Chinese guide). 3️⃣ Train + bus (too slow for 1 day; better for 2+ days). 🍽️ Must-Eat: Mont-Saint-Michel: La Mère Poulard’s fluffy omelets. 🍳 Saint-Malo: Seafood platters, oysters, galettes at Le Cambusier or La Licorne. 🦪 🎁 Souvenirs: Mont-Saint-Michel: Mini abbey models, pilgrim crosses. Saint-Malo: Pirate coins, antique maps, Breton lace. #MontSaintMichel #SaintMalo #ParisDayTrip #HiddenFrance #TravelInspo