Mont Saint-Michel France Magnet

Mont Saint-Michel is a striking, fortified tidal island located just off the coast of Normandy, France. It is renowned for its dramatic setting at the mouth of the Couesnon River and its spectacular, gothic-style Benedictine abbey which crowns the rocky islet. The island has a rich history as a major place of pilgrimage and a strategic stronghold, and the small village that winds around its steep streets adds to its historical allure. During high tide, it is completely surrounded by water, making it a powerful visual statement rising from the bay.