A magical island topped by a gravity-defying abbey, the Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay count among France’s most stunning sights. For centuries one of Europe’s major pilgrimage destinations, this holy island is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as is its breathtaking bay.
The Mont-Saint-Michel is one of Europe’s most unforgettable sights. Set in a mesmerising bay shared by Normandy and Brittany, the mount draws the eye from a great distance. This staggeringly beautiful location has long captured the imagination. The story of how the mount came to be a great Christian pilgrimage site dates back to the early 8th century, when Aubert, bishop of the nearby hilltop town of Avranches, claimed that the Archangel Michael himself had pressured him into having a church built atop the island just out to sea.
Mont Saint Michel Hotels
Château de Boucéel$$$$
Situated in the bay of the Mont Saint-Michel, where Norman and Breton influences meet, you will find the Château de Boucéel. Generally held to be one of the finest country houses from the Côte des Havres to the Emerald Coast, the chateau is not only one of the most reputed luxury bed and breakfast establishments, but is also a Historic Monument with an authenticity and elegance all its own. A celebration of the spirit of the 18th century and the French art of living. A family residence for...
Mercure Mont Saint Michel$$
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