Porte du Roy, Medieval gate in Le Mont-Saint-Michel, France.
The Porte du Roy stands as the main entrance gate to Le Mont-Saint-Michel, featuring stone walls and defensive architectural elements from medieval times.
Built during the Middle Ages, this fortified gateway served as a crucial defensive structure, controlling access to the monastery island through centuries.
The gate marks the transition between the mainland and the sacred space of Mont-Saint-Michel, where pilgrims have passed through for generations.
Visitors can access the gate daily between 9:30 AM and 6:30 PM, with shuttle services running from the mainland parking area every 15 minutes.
The gate's position allows it to withstand the strong tidal movements that regularly transform Mont-Saint-Michel from an island to a peninsula.
Location: Le Mont-Saint-Michel
GPS coordinates: 48.63507,-1.51070
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48
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