Mythological castle in the sea—Mont-Saint-Michel

[Bonjourtaiwan]

The Mont-Saint-Michel is one of Europe’s most unforgettable sights. Set in the mesmerising bay where Normandy and Brittany merge, the island draws the eye from great distances.

In 1979, Mont Saint-Michel and its bay were listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.

In 708 AD, Aubert, the bishop of Avranches, met with the archangel Michael, so he built a small church on the highest point of the island.
Dedicated to the Archangel Michael, also the origin of the name of St. Michael.

[Sorbe]

Hi @Bonjourtaiwan, 

I was waiting quite eagerly for a post regarding your European adventures. 

How did you reach Mont Saint Michel and how many days you spent there? Is it connected well by public transports or you advise to rent a car to reach and enjoy the place at it's best?

[FaridTDF]

Me encantas tus fotos @Bonjourtaiwan, es un lugar casi mitológico para mi, la foto del Castillo la vi desde muy chico, un tío mío de origen Francés la tenía en el living de su casa y siempre despertó mi imaginación de ser un lugar de la Edad Media con reyes caballeros y castillos encantados, es un sitio que tengo en agenda si en algún momento visito Francia, gracias por compartir y hacerme recordar a mi querido tío gringo Artur de la Villarmoa.

Farid.

[BeatrizAguilar]

@Bonjourtaiwan you snapped amazing photos. I see in one of them a bus. Did you get there by bus? Thank you for sharing this tourist place

[TheEagleEye]

Very nice @Bonjourtaiwan, thanks for sharing.

[DeniGu]

Hi @Bonjourtaiwan,

Amazing photos! This location is like something out of a fairy tale. 

Do you know if there are any permanent residents there, or it's mostly restaurants and souvenir shops for the visitors? 

I wonder what the life on an island like that would be like! 🙂

[Bonjourtaiwan]

Ciao @Sorbe

I participated in Paris local  travel agency's two-day castle tour. By bus, there are also guides to introduce the sights, which saves me time and money.

[Bonjourtaiwan]

Dear @DeniGu

Thanks your comments.

I am not sure there are permanent residents, but there are some old houses nearby.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/melissakravitz/2018/01/19/how-to-visit-mount-saint-michel-frances-most-...

[Bonjourtaiwan]

Dear @BeatrizAguilar

Thanks your comments.(*^^*)

Actually,I participated in Paris local travel agency's two-day castle tour. By bus, there are also guides to introduce the sights, which saves me time and money.

[Bonjourtaiwan]

Hola  @FaridTDF

Gracias por sus comentarios.

Me alegra que te guste mi foto. Espero que en un futuro próximo tenga la oportunidad de visitar el castillo de Saint Michel.