Mont Saint-Michel between Mystery and Nature

France Mont-Saint-Michel

Photographic collection dedicated to Mont Saint-Michel, the iconic tidal island located in the bay of the same name between Normandy and Brittany. The images document the Benedictine abbey dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel, a masterpiece of Norman Gothic architecture, along with the evocative landscapes of the bay characterized by some of the highest tides in Europe. The site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, represents one of the most visited places in France.

12 photographs

The Great Wheel of the Abbey
The Great Wheel of the Abbey
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The Cloister and Abbey Church
The Cloister and Abbey Church
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Mont Saint-Michel Shrouded in Mist
Mont Saint-Michel Shrouded in Mist
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Mont Saint-Michel under a Stormy Sky
Mont Saint-Michel under a Stormy Sky
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Bay Panorama from the Village Rooftops
Bay Panorama from the Village Rooftops
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The Abbey Cloister with Flowering Garden
The Abbey Cloister with Flowering Garden
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Nuns on Pilgrimage climbing the Mount's Steps
Nuns on Pilgrimage climbing the Mount's Steps
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The Bay and Couesnon River from the Abbey
The Bay and Couesnon River from the Abbey
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Mont Saint-Michel and the Bay under Clear Skies
Mont Saint-Michel and the Bay under Clear Skies
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The Grande Rue in the Medieval Village
The Grande Rue in the Medieval Village
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The Knights' Hall in the Abbey
The Knights' Hall in the Abbey
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The Gothic Walls of Mont Saint-Michel Abbey
The Gothic Walls of Mont Saint-Michel Abbey
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