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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 abey was successfully defended against the British and the Hugunots. The sea surrounding the abbey was an important defensive feature.
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The abey was successfully defended against the British and the Hugunots. The sea surrounding the abbey was an important defensive feature.

  • We used audio devices to learn about the abbey during our May 17, 2014 tour
  • Medieval doors throughout
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  • The abby's fireplace
  • Exterior of the church
  • Beautiful ancient statined glass windows within the church
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  • Islet of Tombelaine in the distance
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  • The abey was successfully defended against the British and the Hugunots. The sea surrounding the abbey was an important defensive feature.
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  • A lucky photo.
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  • Waiting for the tide to come in and surround the abbey. 7:36 p.m.
  • The relentless sea overcomes the sand.
  • Beautiful patterns created by the rising tide.
  • The tide begins to rise. 7:43 p.m.
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