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What is so special about Mont-Saint-Michel?
Outstanding Universal Value. Perched on a rocky islet in the midst of vast sandbanks exposed to powerful tides, at the limit between Normandy and Brittany, stands “Wonder of the West”, a Gothic-style Benedictine abbey dedicated to the Archangel St Michel, and the village that grew up in the shadow of its walls.
How to get Mont-Saint-Michel from Paris?
If you're travelling the 177 miles from Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel, you'll board an SNCF train departing Paris Montparnasse station. Once you've settled in your seat, you can start to enjoy the onboard amenities including comfortable seats, quieter zones and plug sockets.
Is Mont-Saint-Michel a wonder of the world?
Le Mont Saint-Michel was declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1979 and attracts more than three and a half million tourists and pilgrims each year. Sometimes referred to as “The wonder of the Western world”, Le Mont Saint-Michel certainly is a 'must see' French cultural, geographical and historical attraction.
Who owns Mont-Saint-Michel?
The French government, owner of the abbey, managed the renovations that took place. The Benedictine monks again set up in the prayer halls but would bit by bit neglect the abbey.
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