The crossing on foot could be dangerous—high tide can rise up to 45 feet ... With the French Revolution, the Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel was closed—like many church buildings—and it was ...

The island has some of the most extreme tides in the world. Mont Saint Michel is a medieval island commune, complete with an abbey at the top. It's right off the coast of Normandy. The tides can ...

This iconic island abbey isn't just a stunning ... quiet place for reflection. At low tide, the sand flats surrounding the island, known as Baie du Mont St Michel, are revealed.