Mont St. Michel (Sorry, not WW2 related)

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Located on a 247 acre island approximately 1 kilometer from land, Mont St. Michel has been a strategic fortification since ancient times, and since the 8th century it has been the seat of the monastery from which it derives the name. In 2014 the French constructed a bridge from the mainland to the island so no more people would get caught by the tide, seriously! Today 44 people live on the island, probably working one of the 3-400 gift shops or restaurants. It truly is one of France’s greatest “tourist stops” with over 3 million visitors a year!

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Tap for ye’ ole holy water!

 

 

 

 

 

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Le elevator

 

 

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Le sled

 

 

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Le way up

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Water has been known to enter the building.

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