Hotels in Mont Saint-Michel Bay, France

Mont Saint-Michel Bay in Normandy, France, boasts the highest tides in Europe, with summer highs around 22°C (72°F) and winter lows near 8°C (46°F). You can visit the 8th-century abbey atop the tidal island year-round, but spring and autumn offer fewer crowds and moderate weather for walking the bay's sandy flats during low tide. For a unique experience, time your trip with a high tide in summer to see the island fully surrounded by water, or explore the bay's oyster farms and medieval ramparts in the cooler months.