- The construction of Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey began in the 8th century when the Bishop of Avranches was visited by Archangel Michael in a dream.
- There are several different ways to explore Mont Saint Michel abbey. ... Abbeys Mont St Michel This is on most of my guests’ to-do lists while they are here.
- The site of the Mont-Saint-Michel was classified as a historical monument in 1874, but it was not until 1922 that mass was again celebrated in the abbey church.
- In 1979, UNESCO included Mont Saint-Michel Abbey and its bay on the list of world heritage sites.
- When Louis XI of France founded the Order of Saint Michael in 1496 he intended that the abbey church of Mont Saint-Michel be the chapel for the order, but...
- Visit the Abbey of Mont Saint Michel, also known as 'The Wonder of the Western World', and get to know about the rich history of France.
- Dominating the island, the Mont Saint-Michel Abbey is an example of medieval architecture that visitors must not miss.
- The Archbishop Aubert began the construction of the abbey in 708 after he had a vision of Saint Michel. From its very beginnings, Mont Saint Michel has been a...
- Mont Saint-Michel Abbey. One of the most visited sites in the world, this abbey built from the 10th century onwards is located on a rocky island which has been...
- Along with the Mont Saint Michel abbey, a settlement on the mountainside also grew. The settlement is one street that rises to the entrance to the monastery.