Le Monte Saint Michel
A Major French Tourist Attraction
Le Monte Saint Michel is a popular destination for tourists, located on the beaches of Normandy
The history of Le Mont St. Michel
Le Mont St. Michel was used in the 6th and 7th centuries as a stronghold for British and Roman culture, but was captured by the French. Before it was established it was known as Mount Tombe.
What to see in Le Mont St. Michel
You can go to see Le Mont St. Michel at anytime now due to some modern modifications. In Le Mont St. Michel you can see the fast changing tides, described to change as swiftly as horses. You can take an escalator to the top of the island to see all around it.
What i think of Le Mont St. Michel
I think seeing Le Mont St. Michel would be an eye opening experience on how towns were built in medieval times as well as a vast, eye opening experience to French culture.
Fun Facts
It is 358km from Paris
It is an entire medieval city
At full tide during the equinoxes it is completely surrounded by water
It is an entire medieval city
At full tide during the equinoxes it is completely surrounded by water
You used to only be able to see Le Mont St. Michel during the day because it was surrounded by water at high tide
Bibliography
"Mont St-Michel ." Mont St-Michel, France. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Dec. 2012