Mont-Saint-Michel, France... by eithnemythen
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Mont-Saint-Michel, France... by

One of the most impressive sights I have ever seen. It’s history dates back to 708, when Aubert Bishop of Avranches had a sanctury here. It quickly became a place of pilgrimage.
In the 10th century the Benedictines settled in the abbeyand a village grew up below..
Its ramparts and fortifications were never breeched by the English during the 100 year war..In 1863 it was used as a prison..
It is completely surrounded by water at high tide..

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  • Berns
    Bernsover 1 year ago

    Wow! Eithne, this is like something from a fairytale!

  • Isn’t it just, though I had seen it many times on TV, my Jaw dropped when I saw it for real :o)

    – eithnemythen

  • Photography by  Mathilde
    Photography by...over 1 year ago

    Great composition, colours and details – great capture!!

  • Thank you :o)

    – eithnemythen

  • Elaine123
    Elaine123over 1 year ago

  • Thank you very much Elaine..

    – eithnemythen

  • Bruce Miller
    Bruce Millerover 1 year ago

    Wow! The stff story books are made of.

  • It sure is an amazing sight, thank you Bruce..

    – eithnemythen

  • JohnDSmith
    JohnDSmithover 1 year ago

    Awesome shot,…love the info,..

  • Glad you like it John..

    – eithnemythen

  • Audrey Clarke
    Audrey Clarkeover 1 year ago

  • Thanks Audrey..

    – eithnemythen

  • Pat Duggan
    Pat Dugganover 1 year ago

    Excellent Picture and narrative,,,great work Eithne!!

  • Thanks very much Pat..

    – eithnemythen

  • rasim1
    rasim1over 1 year ago

    Very beautiful!

  • Thank you :o)

    – eithnemythen

  • paintingsheep
    paintingsheepover 1 year ago

    Wow wonderful image and excellent notes on this!

  • Thank you, glad you enjoyed the info..

    – eithnemythen

  • Audrey Clarke
    Audrey Clarkeover 1 year ago

  • So pleased with the feature, thank you so much..

    – eithnemythen