It rises majestically out of the sea like a fairy tale castle from The Little Mermaid.
It is the abbey of Mont Saint-Michel. Built during medieval times off the coast of Normandy it has served as an abbey, monastery, fortress and prison.
It is the abbey of Mont Saint-Michel. Built during medieval times off the coast of Normandy it has served as an abbey, monastery, fortress and prison.
Because of it's unique location on a tiny island when the tide comes in it is completely surrounded by water making it accessible only by a walkway.
The main chapel is at the very top of the mount with smaller chapels, great halls, kitchens, and crypts below. So, to get to the top one must climb and climb.
This is the interior of one of the Great Halls. One could easily get lost inside the maze of hallways and stairwells.
The views from the top are spectacular and a bit dizzying! The weather was a bit overcast and rain threatened but never materialized.
At the bottom of the mount there are souvenir shops and restaurants aplenty. I had my first, but not not my last croque monsieur sandwich here.
If you are planning a trip to Normandy you MUST include a visit to Mont Saint Michele. It was truly one of the highlights of our visit to France.
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