So literally we're driving along the northern coast of France/Normandy, when suddenly I see something off in the distance!
It just seems 'otherworldly'....what is it?!
Isn't it just incredible?! That is Mont St. Michel. The Archbishop of a neighboring town (Avranches) had a vision where St. Michael asked him to build a monastery there, so they did. Over the years it just grew and grew. It became an unconquered part of France during the wars against the English and became a symbol of French identity.
I'm just amazed at the sight of it!
A little medieval town grew up around the monastery...
Here is the outside of the chapel at the very top....
This is a little almost Zen garden in the middle of the upper buildings...I'm sure that is not how the original builders would have described it, but it seemed more Japanese rock gardenish to me, than functioning garden...
Until the French built this road a few decades ago, you always had to be aware when the tide would come in, and when the tide came in you were stuck on the island! Very weird feeling, eh?
A view of the 'bays' looking towards eastern France...
Just impressive!
That Aaron guy! What a ham! ;)
Au revoir, Mont St. Michel! I can't believe I've never heard of something as wonder-FULL as you!
Merci!
