Mont-Saint-Michel

The history

The abbey-island rising from tidal flats off Normandy, a fortified monastery since the 8th century and one of the most dramatic silhouettes in Europe — cut off by the sea at high tide.

In brief

Mont-Saint-Michel is a tidal island and mainland commune in Normandy, France.

Then & now

My photos

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Where it is