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Mont Saint-Michel, France

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The French island of Mont Saint-Michel is considered one of the most amazing and fabulous places in the world for a reason. This tiny rocky island is notable for the fact that its territory houses an ancient abbey. It seems that time stood still here hundreds of years ago. The history of the island is quite amazing. The first town on its territory was established in the early 8th century. Dozens of houses were built around the fortress. It is noteworthy that people permanently live on the island.

Mont Saint-Michel, France The island is situated in the Bay of Saint-Michel. This site is both important historical and natural attraction. Mont-Saint-Michel is the island, which guests can watch during some of the world's largest tides. Many travelers come to the island with the sole purpose - to visit the Benedictine Abbey that was built in the 11th century. It impresses with its scale. This historical buildings occupies an area of ​​55 000 square meters.

The unique spirit of the Middle Ages reigns everywhere here. After a walk in the abbey, travelers are offered to visit the surrounding old gardens. A stroll through an ancient city is going to be impressive as well. A large part of residents are farmers. They live in incredibly beautiful old houses built of stone. The residential area is surrounded by spacious green meadows. The island of Mont Saint-Michel is well known to fans of high gastronomy. A special breed of sheep, whose meat is prized by chefs of renowned restaurants in France, is grown here. Next - Devonshire


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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'CREDIT AGRICOLE PONTORSON' located in 9 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Rent A Car - Pontorson' is located in 10 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Huard Albert' in 4.26 km
Supermarket: 'La Ferme Neuve Sarl' in 3.05 km
Parking: '50170' in 0.14 km
Apotheek: 'Pharmacie Dechancé Pont D'Orson' in 9 km
Police station: '50300' in 12 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'La Sirène Lochet' in 0.04 km
Railway station: '50170' in 9 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Granville Airport GFR - in 27 km
 »  Pleurtuit Airport DNR - in 41 km
 »  St Jacques Airport RNS - in 65 km
 »  Jersey Airport JER - in 80 km
 »  Entrammes Airport LVA - in 87 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Mont Saint-Michel

Hôtel la Croix Blanche

Located in 0 km from Mont Saint-Michel
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Rooms: 9
The rooms at Hôtel La Croix Blanche have a flat-screen, satellite TV and a minibar. Free Wi-Fi access is provided. A buffet breakfast is served … More: photo, rates and booking
Le Relais Saint Michel

Located in 1 km from Mont Saint-Michel
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Rooms: 39
The soundproofed rooms are comfortable and spacious. They are fully equipped with modern comforts including an LCD TV, minibar and free Wi-Fi access. … More: photo, rates and booking
La Jacotière

Located in 2 km from Mont Saint-Michel
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Rooms: 6
The rooms offer a TV, a desk and wardrobe and a private bathroom with shower. The studio also has a kitchen equipped with microwave and stove. … More: photo, rates and booking
Chambres d'Hôtes La Rive - Le Mont-Saint-Michel

Located in 3 km from Mont Saint-Michel
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Rooms: 5
Rooms here are individually decorated and will provide you with air conditioning. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer … More: photo, rates and booking

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