A monk surrounded by tourists rings the bell for Mass in the abbey at Mont-Saint-Michel. Maciek Nabrdalik Tourists pose in the abbey courtyard. Maciek Nabrdalik A chapel perched precariously ...

The Mont Saint-Michel abbey is one of the most visited French monuments and attracts more than two million tourists every year. The abbey was founded in 966, built on a sanctuary dedicated to the ...

It’s a peaceful retreat from the bustling streets, with its simple yet moving interior offering ... 30 minutes from Mont Saint Michel, this interactive museum houses the abbey's medieval ...

Climbing the steps of Mont-Saint-Michel, Michael reflects on the layers of history evident in the abbey’s architecture and many uses over the centuries.