Mont Saint-Michel

One of the most beautiful castles in the world is Mont Saint-Michel. French Normandy's Mont Saint-Michel, an outstanding ancient hamlet perched on a little rocky island, commands the skyline. The Benedictine Abbey and Parish Church of Mont Saint-Michel, which is connected to the coast by a causeway, are its most famous features. The Romanesque Abbey of Mont Saint-Michel was built and enlarged numerous times between the 11th and the 16th centuries, eventually becoming the majestic building that is seen today.

During the Hundred Years' War, the English attempted to take Mont Saint-Michel but were unsuccessful. Later, during the French Revolution, the location served as a jail. UNESCO designated Mont Saint-Michel as a World Heritage Site in 1979.

Visitors throng Mont Saint-Michel nowadays to see the magnificent Abbey and Church and to wander around the historic alleyways. However, the ascent to Abbey requires some effort. Numerous additional locations are still in existence, such as the 14th-century Tiphaine's house, the Mont Saint-Michel Museum of History, the medieval ramparts, and a maritime museum. Next to the site's entrance is a tourist information center. For an extra fee, guided tours and audio guides are offered at Mont Saint-Michel.

Location: Normandie, France