All About France's Mount Saint Michel

By: EjazUlHaqBhat

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The Mont-Saint-Michel is a rocky islet and village in Normandy, France

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It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major destination for pilgrims and tourists

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One of France's most celebrated, well-known sites, it still holds a few surprises

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Most of the time it is surrounded by vast sandbanks and becomes an island only when the tides are very high

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The difference between low and high tide can be up to 15 metres and is at its most dramatic during spring

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It was founded in the 8th century, and was a centre of learning and attracted some of Europe's greatest minds

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The Mont Saint-Michel is a major pilgrimage destination, and one of Europe's most stunning sights

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It's the most visited site in France outside of Paris, and is known for its verticality and complex organisation 

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