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Mont-Saint-Michel, France

From series “Amazing Cities on the Rocks”
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.

Mont-Saint-Michel, France 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. Next - Veliko Tarnovo


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ATM bankomat: 'ATM' located in 3.92 km ( check the route on the map).
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
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Mont-Saint-Michel

Hôtel la Croix Blanche

Located in 3 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
Chambres d'Hôtes Fleur de Sel

Located in 4 km from Mont-Saint-Michel
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Rooms: 5
With a garden view, all of the rooms at Chambres d'Hôtes Fleur de Sel include a wardrobe, desk and sofa. They have a private bathroom with shower, … More: photo, rates and booking
La Jacotière

Located in 5 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
Mamoucafecouette

Located in 6 km from Mont-Saint-Michel
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Rooms: 1
The rooms at Mamoucafecouette also offer a view of the bay and have a private bathroom with a shower. You can relax watching cable TV. The breakfast … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Mont Saint-Michel
3 km - Mont Saint-Michel
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 …
Christian Dior Museum
23 km - Christian Dior Museum
The great French couturier Christian Dior also has a solid army of fans, each of which considers it a matter of honor to visit the museum of their idol at least once in life. The landmark is located in the charming French town of Granville, where Christian Dior was …
Chateau d Angers
149 km - Chateau d Angers
The beautiful Angers Castle is one of the largest in France. Its total area is about 25,000 square meters. The very first fortification was built in its place in the 3rd century. The territory of the present city of Angers was under the rule of the Roman Empire at that …
Chateau d Usse
207 km - Chateau d Usse
Among the beautiful castles, which are situated in the valley of the Loire river, one must first mention the Ussé castle. The exterior of the castle is unique. Today it is unknown to the historians how the first building, erected in the 15th century, looked exactly. …
Pont Gustave-Flaubert
211 km - Pont Gustave-Flaubert
In Rouen, on the Seine river is the highest drawbridge in the world - Gustave-Flaubert bridge. Their general height is 91 meters, the bridge construction is quite unusual. This is a vertical drawbridge, which is why it got the unofficial name 'the elevator …
Chateau de Rivau
220 km - Chateau de Rivau
Château du Rivau is located in the commune of Lémeré. It also deserves the attention of fans of walking through historical places. The first fortification was built on its site in the 13th century. It was a fortified feudal dwelling at that time. It was quite small …
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