The castle town of Mont Saint-Michel has maintained its status as an amazing attraction for many years. It is located in France. The rocky island of the same name became its location. This rock is directed up to 80 meters. An ancient monastery was built on it once. Its high spire is decorated with a golden figure of an Archangel with a sword. It is one of the main symbols of the town today. The rocky island is connected to the mainland by a causeway.
It struck Victor Hugo with its beauty once. He called Mont Saint-Michel "a marvelous pyramid". Many incredible legends are associated with the castle located on the island. It was used as a prison to hold the most dangerous criminals once. According to legend, many ghosts live in the castle today. An inexplicable glow is often seen in its windows at night. Not only mysterious stories but also unique architecture attracts travelers here.
Many beautiful stone houses and outbuildings have been preserved on the island. They were built in the 15th-16th centuries. There is only one street in the town. It's called the Grande Rue. You can visit several interesting museums, souvenir shops, and restaurants of national cuisine while walking through it. A real town attraction is the Inn of Mother Poulard. This is a historic restaurant. The gift shop of the same name is located in the same building. Popular dishes of national cuisine are prepared according to old recipes in this restaurant. Chefs prepare most of the culinary masterpieces over an open fire.
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Useful staff nearby
Car rental office: 'Guesnon Sarl' is located in 7 km (
on the map).
Fuel station: 'Elan - Garage Jean-Luc Coquelin SARL' in 5.44 km
Supermarket: 'Regional Products' in 5.66 km
Parking: 'Car Park' in 4.98 km
Apotheek: 'Pharmacie des Polders' in 8 km
Police station: 'Gendarmerie Nationale' in 14 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'La Mère Poulard' in 3.88 km
Railway station: 'Pontorson-Mt-St-Michel' in 10 km
Nearest airports:
» Granville Airport GFR - in 27 km
» Pleurtuit Airport DNR - in 38 km
» St Jacques Airport RNS - in 64 km
» Jersey Airport JER - in 78 km
» Entrammes Airport LVA - in 90 km