The Abbey of Mont Saint-Michel
July 30, 2023
Jonathan L walks us through the incredible abbey itself, and explores how much of it sits not on the island but on its supporting buildings.
Jonathan L walks us through the incredible abbey itself, and explores how much of it sits not on the island but on its supporting buildings.
Jonathan L takes a trip back in time on his visit to Mont Saint-Michel, France.
Jonathan L brings us a photo of the medieval town of Mont Saint-Michel
This year’s Tour de France will kick off at a spectacular location, but some locals are upset because their own bikes are banned from the island.
Last Saturday’s “super-tide” at Mont-Saint-Michel, the island monument just off the coast at the border of Normandy and Brittany, drew over 30,000 spectators from all over the world, anxious to see the storied island as it seldom is…completely surrounded by water.
The unusual light in this shot invites the title, but the stairs actually rise not to heaven, but to the heavenly beauty of the Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy.
With Halloween coming in two days, it seemed like the moment for this twilight picture of Mont-Saint-Michel, France, seemingly under attack by hordes of birds.
The Abbey and Monastery Mont-Saint-Michel is, really, two places: the historic religious structures at the top of the island mountain, and the town below that supported it in ancient times and today.
The Island and Village Everyone told us that Mont-Saint-Michel is “special,” even friends who knew how many old churches and quaint villages we’ve been to, even those who usually are concerned with long drives.
I lost my heart in Paris a long time ago, but every time we visit we plan some out-of-city experiences as well. Last summer, as part of our two weeks in Paris, we planned a two-day side-trip to Normandy, visiting Mont-Saint-Michel and with a farm visit.
Jonathan L walks us through the incredible abbey itself, and explores how much of it sits not on the island but on its supporting buildings.
Jonathan L takes a trip back in time on his visit to Mont Saint-Michel, France.
This year’s Tour de France will kick off at a spectacular location, but some locals are upset because their own bikes are banned from the island.
Last Saturday’s “super-tide” at Mont-Saint-Michel, the island monument just off the coast at the border of Normandy and Brittany, drew over 30,000 spectators from all over the world, anxious to see the storied island as it seldom is…completely surrounded by water.
The unusual light in this shot invites the title, but the stairs actually rise not to heaven, but to the heavenly beauty of the Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy.
With Halloween coming in two days, it seemed like the moment for this twilight picture of Mont-Saint-Michel, France, seemingly under attack by hordes of birds.
The Abbey and Monastery Mont-Saint-Michel is, really, two places: the historic religious structures at the top of the island mountain, and the town below that supported it in ancient times and today.
The Island and Village Everyone told us that Mont-Saint-Michel is “special,” even friends who knew how many old churches and quaint villages we’ve been to, even those who usually are concerned with long drives.
I lost my heart in Paris a long time ago, but every time we visit we plan some out-of-city experiences as well. Last summer, as part of our two weeks in Paris, we planned a two-day side-trip to Normandy, visiting Mont-Saint-Michel and with a farm visit.