Mont Saint-Michel

"Probably the wolrd's most famous tidal island. As you calmly approach along the walkway in the swamp, suddenly it appears, you see it, shrouded in fog, flown over by seagulls, in all its magnificence. Mont Saint-Michel, which stands in the bay and controls its waters! Walking through its stone roads among the old houses takes you back a few centuries. And despite being one of the most popular French destinations for tourists, it still remains an evocative and fascinating place. Mont-Saint-Michel and its surrounding bay were inscribed on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1979 for its unique aesthetic and importance as a Catholic site. At the very top of the village there is the abbey. The abbey is an essential part of the structural composition of the town the feudal society constructed. On top, God, the abbey, and monastery; below this, the Great halls, then stores and housing, and at the bottom (outside the walls), fishermen's and farmers' housing. The abbey has been protected as a French monument historique since 1862. The entrance to the abbey is not free, so if you don't mind to visit it jus walk through the Mont-Saint-Michel streets and stop on the edge to look at the sea."

"You must book tickets for the Abbey tour well in advance, especially if you plan to visit on the weekend. It's also best to drive here, a shuttle takes you from the parking lot over to the island. Plan to arrive at least 30-60min before your entrance time because there is often a line to wait for the shuttle or it's 1.5 mile walk. There are also many restaurants on the island with stunning views of the surrounding area, but expect to pay high tourist prices. "

"Enjoy an exciting day trip from Paris or Bayeux to Normandy and visit the UNESCO-recognized Mont Saint Michel"