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The long history of Mont-saint Michel is thought to back to 708, when Aubert bishop of Avranches, hed a sanctuary built on Mont-Tombe in honour of the Archangerl. The mount soon became a major focus of pilgrimage. In the 10th century, the benedictines settled in the abbey, while a village grew up below its walls. By the 14th century it extended as far as the foot of the rock. An impregnable stronghold during the hundred years war, Mont saint Michel is also an example of military architecture. It’s ramparts and fortifications resisted all the english assaults ansd as a result the Mount became a symbol of national identity. Following the dissolution of religious community during the revolution and until 1863 the abbey was used as a prison. Classified as a historic monument in 1874, it underwent major restoration work. Mont Saint Michel has been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1979.
Centre des monuments nationaux
Abbaye du Mont-saint-Michel
50116 Le Mont saint Michel
The essentials of the bay of Mont Saint Michel
Medieval city, former prison, spiritual home, the rocky islet of Mont Saint Michel has many vocations. Today, the thousand-year-old monument is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This tourist hotspot attracts millions of pilgrims and tourists from all over the world every year. Besides, it is a highest point in Europe to observe the phenomenon of high and low tide. In one weekend, each traveler will be able to soak up the exceptional atmosphere of the site and discover its smallest secrets.
RoadBook
Day 1
The medieval city
The discovery of the medieval city and its architecture.
As soon as you enter the medieval city, you can admire the staircase dating from the Middle Ages called the Grands Degrees, made of 350 steps in granite rock. A cultural point on the ramparts of the fortress and the historical museum.
One night for two people in a charming hotel
One night in the Baie du Mont-St-Michel site
Day 2
The spiritual and intellectual home
The discovery of the medieval city and its architecture.
As soon as you enter the medieval city, you can admire the staircase dating from the Middle Ages called the Grands Degrees, made of 350 steps in granite rock. A cultural point on the ramparts of the fortress and the historical museum.
Abbey of Mont Saint Michel
The visit of the Abbey and the old places of life of the monks. The visit of the buildings.
Mont-Saint-Michel, France
One night for two people in a charming hotel.
A night on the site of the bay of Mont st Michel
Day 3
Crossing the bay of Mont Saint Michel
Abbey of Mont Saint Michel
The visit of the Abbey and the old places of life of the monks. The visit of the buildings.
Mont-Saint-Michel, France
The observation of the phenomenon of the tide and a small mud bath for the feet.
Crossing the bay at low tide is real wellness therapy.