Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay, Medieval abbey on tidal island in Normandy, France
The granite island rises 80 meters above sea level with fortified walls enclosing religious buildings and a village below the monastery.
The construction of Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey started in 708 when Bishop Aubert built the first sanctuary after his vision of Archangel Michael.
The monastery maintains religious services and ceremonies while preserving centuries-old Norman traditions through architecture and local cuisine.
Visitors must check tide schedules and use the designated shuttle service from the mainland parking area, located 2.5 kilometers from the site.
The bay experiences some of the strongest tides in Europe, with water levels changing up to 15 meters between low and high tide.
Location: Le Mont-Saint-Michel
Location: Pontorson
GPS coordinates: 48.63556,-1.51056
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
La Mère Poulard
59 m
Porte du Roy
55 m
Croix du cimetière du Mont-Saint-Michel
51 m
Cimetière communal
51 m
Hôtel du Mouton Blanc
55 m
Villa Bellevue
45 m
Hôtel Saint-Pierre
49 m
Maison de l'Artichaut
38 m
Turm Denis
58 m
Turm der Arkade
56 m
Ancien hôtel de la Licorne
51 m
Hôtellerie de la Sirène
32 m
Ancien presbytère
18 m
Ancienne auberge Saint-Pierre
32 m
Maison et jardin du chapeau blanc
30 m
Maison Blanche
11 m
Maison Verte
10 m
Chapelle Saint-Sébastien
42 m
Hôtel principal des établissements Poulard
57 m
Musée de la Mer et de l'Ecologie
48 m
Ancienne hôtellerie de l'escu de Bretaigne
39 m
Hôtel Poulard
36 m
Deux réservoirs d'eau
16 m
Propriété de l'Hermitage
11 m
Jardins Sainte-Catherine
37 m
Terrasse de la Maison-Rouge (Le Mont-Saint-Michel)
58 m
Ancienne maison de l'Éperon
54 m
Maison Ponceau et Eudes (Le Mont-Saint-Michel)
23 mReviews
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