Mont Saint-Michel

Fort Saint-Michel is a Catholic holy site located on an island in the Manche department, two kilometers from the coast. Fort Saint-Michel and its bay were declared a World Heritage Site in 1979. The mystical and isolated island of Fort Saint-Michel is located in a conical arrangement of small islands made of towering granite. The bay of Saint-Malo where it is located is a tidal flat, and the tides continuously wash the sediment ashore, making the Fort Saint-Michel an isolated island, which only rises to the sea when the tide is high, which is quite mysterious. Tour Overview It is also a good place to stay if you want to catch a breathtaking view of the sunrise and dusk. To get to Fort St. Michel, you can take a car through the embankment road, or you can choose a walking plank road to enjoy the beautiful view of Fort St. Michel surrounded by the sea. Tide Watching Guide To watch the tide at Fort Saint-Michel is one of the main purposes of most tourists. The tide season is generally in spring every year, and the tidal drop can be as high as 15 meters. The parking lot at the foot of the mountain will also be submerged when the tide is high. Since the bay has little deep water and a flat bottom, the sea is 15 to 20 kilometers away from the shore at low tide. Usually the speed of high tide is equivalent to a person's walking speed - 4 kilometers per hour, and the speed increases to 30 kilometers per hour when the wind is down. Every evening, the tide of the Atlantic Ocean rushed over like a galloping horse, submerging the quicksand on the side of the mountain, and the holy mountain suddenly turned into an ocean. 6 hours after the high tide, the tide is low, and the low tide of the bay often starts very suddenly. Maybe a few minutes ago, the sea was endless and unfathomable, and suddenly the sea receded into the distance, and the beach was bare and the color on the beach was everywhere. Very special quicksand. Visiting the Saint-Michel Abbey Fort Saint-Michel is a wonder of the natural world, and the Saint-Michel Abbey on the mountain has a supreme position in the minds of Christians, its name comes from the Archangel Saint-Michel , The cardinal at that time dreamed of a sandbar in the sea for three consecutive days while practicing nearby, indicating that a church should be built here. The Saint-Michel Abbey was built in the 11th century, after which it has integrated a variety of architectural styles and is the main building of the Fort Saint-Michel. The reddish-brown stone ancient city wall is full of a strong medieval atmosphere, and the golden archangel statue on the top shines in the sun. The parquet marble floor in the main hall is very gorgeous, and the towering vault is simple and elegant. The cloisters and gardens next to the main hall are very quiet, ideal for taking a break or contemplating for a while. From the viewing platform of the cloister, you can also overlook the beautiful view of the church, the street and the beach. Visit the Saint-Michel Museum For an in-depth look at the history of Fort Saint-Michel, visit the nearby Saint-Michel Museum. There are various historical materials and exhibits related to Saint Michel Fort, Saint Michel Abbey, tides, navigation, etc., which are very interesting. In addition, the foothills of the mountain are also full of various shops and restaurants. The medieval-style storefront decoration and carved copper signboards are very distinctive. If you have enough time, you may wish to take a stroll here.