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Mont Saint Michel

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There are many incredible tourist attractions in the country of France. Some of these must be visited through indoor tours. Others display the beauty of the landscape in this vast country. You will also find attractions that combine both indoor and outdoor offerings. The city of Brittany provides tourists with great attractions to view.

Mont Saint Michel

The Mont Saint Michel is one of the most popular offerings in France. It is certainly a popular location in Brittany. This location receives up to 1.2 million visitors each year. These are tourists who have traveled here from destinations around the world.

Mont Saint Michel is approximately 150 miles northwest of the city of Paris. It is considered to be one of the historic religious sites in this area. Many consider it a place of worship. It is often referred to as the Fortified Abbey. This abbey was build at the end of the 19th century.

This structure was once a monastery. Mont Saint Michel was built at the top of a rocky inlet. This location overlooks the sea, and provides visitors with exceptional views. The area is bordered by the city of Brittany. It is also bordered by the famous city of Normandy.

The architecture of the fine offering brings many visitors here. You will see that attention has been paid to every detail. There are many stunning components to the design of Mont Saint Michel. One of these components is the statue of Archangel Saint Michel. This statue towers approximately 560 feet above the glorious English Channel.

Mont Saint Michel
Brittany, France

 
 
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