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Mont Saint Michel Le Mont-Saint-Michel is a rocky, cone-shaped islet in the Gulf of Saint-Malo connected by a causeway with the mainland. On top of the islet is the famous Benedictine abbey and its church. On the lower part of the islet, quaint houses and shops are located in a small village where 120 people live inside the former fortifying ramparts. The more interesting feature of this place is that when the sea rises, it is completely cut off from the mainland and is its own island. So, timing is important when planning a trip to Mont St Michel. An interesting fact is that Mont St Michel was the only place in the north of France not to fall to the English in the 15th century 100 year war despite three separate major blockades. The abbey also has a lot of history and the view from the courtyard of the church built on the rocky top of the mountain is worth the climb. Go to place to stay on Mt St Michel Return to places to see north. |
