Le Mont Saint Michel was taken when we were on holiday in Brittany France. We travelled here especially for the evening floodlights.
Canon 40D 2.5 sec f10 ISO100 2stop ND grad
169 views as of 10th July 2011
Le Mont-Saint-Michel, rocky, cone-shaped islet in northwestern France, in the Gulf of Saint-Malo, connected by a causeway with the mainland. The islet, celebrated for its Benedictine abbey, has small houses and shops on its lowest level. Above these stand the monastic buildings, many of which date from the 13th century and are considered outstanding examples of Gothic architecture. The entire islet is crowned by the abbey church, about 73 m (about 240 ft) above sea level. The village that grew up and around the abbey lies huddled within the fortifications and includes a Romanesque parish church, remolded in the 15 century. The fortifications include crenellated ramparts, towers and a 14th century barbican, which reinforce the abbey’s own defenses. The tower Claudine protects the monastery entrance.

Canon 40D 2.5 sec f10 ISO100 2stop ND grad