- In 1979, UNESCO included Mont Saint-Michel Abbey and its bay on the list of world heritage sites.
- Dominating the island, the Mont Saint-Michel Abbey is an example of medieval architecture that visitors must not miss.
- 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...
- The Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel is a symbol of Normandy, one of its main attractions, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List along with the bay.
- But it would be a mistake to think of Mont Saint-Michel as a prison, first and foremost it's a Benedictine abbey.
- The abbey “crowns” the Mont-Saint-Michel and is therefore at the top. Take the main entrance to Mont-Saint-Michel and then several options are possible
- The abbey stands on the highest point of a tiny island in the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel, while the island's medieval village is surrounded by ancient defense walls.
- 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.
- 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.
- The whole site has been returned to its former glory thanks to ongoing restoration work. The abbey is located at the top of the village of Mont-Saint-Michel.