Mont Saint-Michel, a tidal island, has a history dating back to the 8th century when it was established as a strategic fortification. By the 10th century, it became a renowned Benedictine abbey, attracting pilgrims from across Europe. During the French Revolution and until 1863, Mont Saint-Michel was repurposed as a prison, housing political prisoners, before its eventual restoration as a historical monument and attraction.
Mont Saint-Michel, a tidal island, has a history dating back to the 8th century when it was established as a strategic fortification. By the 10th century, it became a renowned Benedictine abbey, attracting pilgrims from across Europe. During the French Revolution and until 1863, Mont Saint-Michel was repurposed as a prison, housing political prisoners, before its eventual restoration as a historical monument and attraction.
