{"id":3618,"date":"2023-01-25T10:42:20","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T09:42:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/visit-abbaye-mont-saint-michel\/"},"modified":"2023-03-17T17:13:41","modified_gmt":"2023-03-17T16:13:41","slug":"visit-abbey-mont-saint-michel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-abbey-mont-saint-michel\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit the Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel (tips + photos)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Discover the Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel<\/strong>. Walls full of history whose architecture has not stopped evolving for several centuries. Classified as a historical monument<\/strong>, this abbey was one of the centers of medieval culture<\/strong>, beyond its major importance for the Christian West. In this article, we take you to discover this Wonder<\/strong> that is the Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel.<\/p>\n\n

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The Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

This review is completely independent<\/strong>, we visited anonymously and paid our admission in full.<\/p>\n\n

Why visit the Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel?<\/h2>\n\n

Among the most visited monuments in France, Mont-Saint-Michel is home to one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Christendom: its abbey perched more than 50 meters above sea level. <\/span><\/p>\n\n

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The Mont-Saint-Michel and its surroundings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Is the Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel worth it? Our opinion:<\/h3>\n\n

In a word, yes! It is a place not to be missed during your visit to Mont-Saint-Michel. <\/p>\n\n

This most famous silhouette in the world, built between sky and sea, has been a succession of architectural projects for centuries. An intellectual, religious and political crossroads, the abbey was visited by crowds of pilgrims, including several kings of France, such as Francis I<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n

It is a majestic place to visit, with breathtaking views of the bay. We feel very small in front of the history and <\/span>the immensity of the place. <\/span> <\/p>\n\n

The Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel also embodies a very beautiful architectural gesture on this rock which reveals the daily life of the monks in the Middle Ages and the story of this island fortress through the centuries. It’s fun to feel like you’re in a huge maze, for kids and adults alike!<\/p>\n\n

Reserve your visit time!<\/a><\/p>\n\n

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Walk in the direction of Mont-Saint-Michel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Why is the Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel famous?<\/h3>\n\n

The Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel was classified as a historical monument in the late 19th century. Indeed, France has made the restoration of this place of worship one of the priority projects of its cultural agenda. The Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel then integrates : <\/p>\n\n

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  • the UNESCO heritage in 1979 under the title of “Mont-Saint-Michel and its bay”, <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • and the classification of the monuments of the “Chemins de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle en France” more than 20 years later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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    Statue of the archangel Saint-Michel<\/strong>, 4.5 meters high, placed at the tip of the spire of the abbey church.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

    This mythical place of worship celebrates the archangel Saint Michael, fighter of the devil and guide of souls to the afterlife in theApocalypse<\/em>, the last book of the New Testament. Also mentioned in the Old Testament, the archangel Michael symbolizes the power of good against the forces of evil. The cult of Saint Michael arrived from the East in the 5th century. <\/sup>century in Italy, in Puglia, where Mount Gargan (or “Monte Gargano” in Italian) is dedicated to him. The mountain and nature become symbols linked to the cult of Saint Michael.<\/p>\n\n

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