The trip out & back was nice and smooth, and the rest stops actually very nice (by US standards). The guide did a good job leading us through the abbey and giving us information about Normandy during the drive there. My only negative about the experience was that our guide also had to wrangle all of the unguided tour members on the same bus and many of them either could not understand the instructions that she was providing, or did not listen when she provided them. (There were about 20 guided tour individuals, and at least 3x that unguided.) We went in January, so it was relatively quiet, but in busier times it could be harder to get around. There weren't many options to sit down and eat since it was the off season, so if you go in winter be sure to immediately go eat if you want to and then walk around after. Otherwise the places will be closed. We didn't feel rushed at all, but also didn't try to sit down for a meal during the free time.

The lady who guided our tour was excellent. Bus stop at the right time for a washroom break. The rest area is extremely busy so expect a long lineup at the washroom. Mont St. Michel brings you back in the Medieval time, as if you were on the set of Lord of the Rings. The story behind it was interesting too.

Straight forward instructions for where to meet. Long bus ride. Shuttle to the island. Tourguide provided good details but there were some times when there was considerable static (bus ride), or when the stone construction at the village prevented transmission of the guide’s presentation. Even so, the tour was exceptional and of course the location was breathtaking.