I was studying abroad in Rouen, France and we decided to take a road trip to Mont Saint Michel. After about 2.5 hours of driving we finally reached the Mont. It just appears in the distance. We arrived just before 7:00 at night when the night tour begins. For the night tours they have lighting effects and music. There was a cello and harpsicord player. The size of the abbey only makes it that much more impressive. After seeing the entire abby we walked out on the sand flats and watched the sunset and then waited for the lights to come on.