Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay
Overview
Perched on a rocky islet in the midst of vast sandbanks exposed to powerful tides between Normandy and Brittany stand the 'Wonder of the West', a Gothic-style Benedictine abbey dedicated to the archangel St Michael, and the village that grew up in the shadow of its great walls. Built between the 11th and 16th centuries, the abbey is a technical and artistic tour de force, having had to adapt to the problems posed by this unique natural site.
About Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay
The Mont-Saint-Michel Bay is located between Brittany and the Normandy peninsula of Cotentin. The bay was listed as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1979 for its aesthetic quality and its importance to the Christian tradition. Due to the significant tidal movements in this region a large part of the bay is uncovered at low tide. There are two granitic islands in the bay: Tombelaine and the Mont-Saint-Michel. Many birds and harbor seals live in this area.
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Components(2 locations)
- •Ancien moulin de Moidrey80ter-002
- •Le Mont Saint-Michel et sa baie80ter-001
Details
- Countries
- France
- ISO Codes
- FR
- Area
- 6,560 ha
- Coordinates
- 48.6356, -1.5106
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