- After the French Revolution, Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey was used as a prison until the 1860s. ... From September 1st to April 30.
- 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...
- But it would be a mistake to think of Mont Saint-Michel as a prison, first and foremost it's a Benedictine abbey.
- When Louis XI of France founded the Order of Saint Michael in 1469, he intended that the abbey church of Mont Saint-Michel be the chapel for the Order, but...
- Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Mont Saint Michel Abbey. Explore the history, architecture, and breathtaking views of this iconic landmark in France.
- Among them is certainly Mont Saint Michel with its abbey in the middle of the sea.
- What to do in Mont Saint Michel?
- Visit the Abbey of St. Michel
- Last entry 1 hour before closing. The Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel is open every day except: January 1st, May 1st, and December 25th.
- Facing east, the Benedictine Abbey of Mont Saint-Michel sits majestically at the top of a 262 foot high pyramid shaped rock in the Normandy Region of France.
- Let’s discover this mystical, almost magical site together with a guided tour of Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey !
- In 1979, UNESCO included Mont Saint-Michel Abbey and its bay on the list of world heritage sites.