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Mont-St-Michel a village in Normandy



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Mont-St-Michel is a rocky island on the Normandy coast.

It rises out of a wide sandy bay with one of highest tide in Europe.

The tides can vary as much as 15m and the car park can be under water so time your visit.


Le Mont-St-Michel

Mont-St-Michel picture

At the top of the Mont is the gothic fortress abbey. The cobble streets up to the Abbey are lined with half timbered buildings.

Which contain the usual tourist shops, cafes and expensive restaurants. It gets very crowded in the summer.

I found walking along the ramparts less busy and the sea views are spectacular.

The town at the foot of the fortress

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Hotels in Mont St Michel


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Hotel Montgomery

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Hotel Montgomery lies on the very doorstep of Mont Saint Michel.

Built in the 16th century, the historical character of the main building has been beautifully preserved with the grand staircase and the renaissance-style beams.

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The bay is home to many rare sea plants. The nearby island of Tombelaine is a bird reserve.

Although it dose get very busy it is a good day out and well worth a visit if you are in the area.

You drive down the causeway and park in the car park below the walls. You can see the car park in one of the photos

Walls and car park

Mont-St-Michel village picture

This short video shows how fast the tide comes in

Just click on the arrow to play this video. If you have a dial up or slower Internet connection, click on the pause button after starting the video and let it load all the way so the video plays through without any problems.




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