Mont Saint-Michel: Sanctuary Above the Tides
Jun 18, 2019
4 minutes
WORDS AND PHOTOS RICKY TOLEDO AND CHITO VIJANDRE
fter the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe, Mont Saint-Michel is probably one of the most identifiable landmarks in France. Forming a tower at its apex, the island sanctuary is a compelling vision even from a distance as it comes into view as you traverse the farmlands of Normandy. But seeing it in its full glory, a medieval town and abbey floating in the middle of an immense, sparkling bay, is an experience that will simply take your breath away. It is no wonder that both the rocky islet sanctuary and the surrounding waters that form
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