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Mont Saint Michel

Mont Saint Michel is an ancient abbey built upon a rock island within a bay. During high tide it is surrounded by water but during low tide by only sand. It was inhabited by the Benedictine Monks starting in 966 and generally flourished until 1793 (French Revolution) when it was closed and turned into a prison. While the monks were there it was a major site of Christian pilgrimages during Medieval times. It is currently inhabited by monks once again.
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The tide continues to rise. 7:57 p.m. Note the sand in relation to the nearby islet.
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The tide continues to rise. 7:57 p.m. Note the sand in relation to the nearby islet.

  • A rising tide. 7:48 p.m.
  • The tide continues to rise. 7:57 p.m. Note the sand in relation to the nearby islet.
  • Constantly rising tide covers the sand. 8:13 p.m.
  • The tide has nearly covered all the sand. 8:24 p.m.
  • Quickly disappearing sand. 8:24 p.m.
  • Sand nearly gone. 8:28 p.m.
  • The sand is overcome by the tide. 8:30 p.m.
  • The abbey is once again surrounded by sea water during high tide. 8:30 p.m.
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  • Mont Saint Michel at sunset. We were very fortunate to see both a sunset and the rising tide during our visit.
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