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- Mont Saint-Michel Abbey
Mont Saint-Michel Abbey
One of France's best-known attractions, the Mont Saint-Michel
Abbey is situated on a rocky island just off the coast of Normandy
and Brittany. It was founded in 708 by the Bishop of Avranches, who
built a chapel here. Construction of the current abbey began in
1023 but was not finished for 400 years. Built with granite, it
encompasses a range of architectural styles, from Norman to Gothic.
The abbey was a place for pilgrimages for centuries and also served
as a monastery, a prison and a fortress against the English. There
is still a Benedictine monastery within the abbey, which can be
visited on a guided tour. Among the maze of cobbled streets within
the walls of the abbey are a number of other attractions, including
a maritime museum and a multimedia museum that tells the story of
the island. The abbey is connected to the shore by a causeway, but
there are plans to construct a bridge to it so that the sea will
again flow freely around the island.
Information & Facts
Address
50116 Le Mont-Saint-Michel
Admission
EUR9 (adult), free for under 18s with family; other
concessions available.
Language
French is the official language.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels,
though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major
credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques,
particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not
accepted.
Opening Times
Daily 9am-7pm (2 May to 31 August), 9:30am-6pm (1
September to 30 April). Closed 1 January, 1 May and 25
December.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and
last Sunday in October).