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Mont-Saint-Michel
Normandy's tidal island abbey with Europe's dramatic tides.
Ideal: Ideal for history, photography, fairy-tale routes, and Normandy trips.
The abbey's founding dates to 708 and Bishop Aubert's dream; the structure grew layer by layer on the rock over centuries into its present form. The surrounding bay has some of Europe's strongest tides: water levels shift by up to 14 metres, and the sea moves fast enough that walking unguided on the flats is dangerous. In 2014 the old causeway was removed and replaced by a bridge so tides could surround the island again. The permanent population on the rock is around thirty people.
Why go?
- To see one of France's most iconic island abbeys
- To experience tidal scenery and medieval atmosphere
- To add a strong, photogenic stop to a Normandy route
Travel tip
Check tide times in advance; the view changes dramatically through the day.
