MONT SAINT-MICHEL
The National Public Institution of Mont Saint-Michel
Did you say EPN?
It’s a fact: we are all fascinated by Mont Saint-Michel, an almost otherworldly wonder, suspended between sky, sand, and sea, visited by three million people every year. What is less known is that a public institution quietly yet efficiently ensures that this exceptional site remains both vibrant and preserved. Created in 2019, this "conductor" ensures the Mont continues to shine.
After years of spectacular work to free the Mont from silting, building a dam, a ootbridge, and relocating the parking area, the French State decided to go even further by establishing a structure capable of oordinating, romoting, protecting, and enhancing this extraordinary site. Inspired by models such as the
Louvre, Versailles, and Chambord, the ational Public Institution of Mont Saint-Michel was born, under the supervision of the Ministries of Culture and Ecological Transition.
Its missions: to welcome the public under the best conditions, to protect the site in all its dimensions, landscape, heritage, and
environment, and to support its economic development, in a way that respects its niqueness. The EPN oversees numerous projects: visitor services, conservation
efforts, cultural outreach, visitor flow management, and relations
with local stakeholders. It also initiates innovative projects
combining sponsorship and partnerships to diversify its funding
and anchor the Mont in a modern dynamic.
An institution to preserve and promote Mont Saint-Michel
Just like the shifting sands that surround it, the Mont evolves and reinvents itself thanks to the local players: the Mont Saint-Michel municipality, the Abbey, the urban community, the merchants’ association…
At the helm: Thomas Velter. Discreet yet determined, this former chief of staff at the Ministry of Culture understands both the machinery of major projects and the importance of being on the ground. His goal:to make Mont Saint-Michel a site of the 21st century, without betraying its 1300 years of history.
Created in 2019, the National Public Institution of Mont Saint-Michel has already brought new energy to the site. New services have been introduced, a new cultural programme launched, and we can now forge partnerships and host exceptional events at the Mont.
These initiatives, developed in collaboration with local stakeholders, serve our two core public-interest missions: welcoming visitors and preserving this major heritage site.
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become part of the legend
At Mont Saint-Michel, anyone can become part of the legend. Businesses, individuals, and foundations: the EPN welcomes those who wish to get involved in new ways, through sponsorship or partnership. Adopt an apple tree, support a project, or create a product line under the official Mont Saint-Michel brand, these are all meaningful ways to contribute to the site’s preservation and continued influence.
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a story to which everyone can contribute.
Mont Saint-Michel is not a monument frozen in time, it’s a living site driven by a shared vision. Since 2019, the public institution has been inventing new ways to bring the Wonder to life, forging creative ties with brands and patrons.
Businesses, foundations, individuals, you’re all invited to join this inspiring journey! For just €500, you can adopt an apple tree from the orchard, have a personalized plaque with your name placed on it, enjoy free access to the Abbey, and receive a bottle of apple juice from the latest harvest. A simple, meaningful gesture, fully tax-deductible, that blends nature with purpose.
Partnerships with local and national brands are also reshaping the Mont’s image with style. The signature “the bay, the village, the abbey” highlights its many facets and offers partners unique visibility. Exclusive creations already tell new stories of the Mont: sailor shirts, sweaters and accessories from Saint James; madeleines by Maison Jeannette; beer from Les Travailleurs de l’Amer; tide clocks by Ocean Clock; collector Monopoly sets; fishing nets with FILT…
New highlights include a book co-published with Hachette EPA to be sold in France and worldwide, and a collection of 100% French-made plush toys created in a Nantes workshop and inspired by the Mont’s iconic wildlife.
With the variety of partnership models we offer, everyone can contribute. We want to allow businesses as well as individuals, visitors, Mont enthusiasts, local residents, to play a role in preserving Mont Saint-Michel. It’s also a way to promote the site and enhance the region’s appeal.
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These collaborations are not just about souvenirs, they extend the Mont experience. Sold at the official shop or through partners, they directly support the site’s preservation.
TO ADOPT AN APPLE TREE
TO MAKE A DONATION
