What is Mont-Saint-Michel famous for?

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In today’s email:

• What is Mont-Saint-Michel famous for?

• Experience: - Hop on and off in Paris

• Around The Web: The Alabaster Coast, The Museum;

  The Loire’s Timeless Heart and more

• 🌟 New: Travel Quizzer is Here!

• From Social Media: The Sacré-Cœur Basilica, perched atop Montmartre Hill in Paris

• Mange: French Gastronomy: How to Cook Flawless Fish with Le Bernardin Chef Eric Ripert

• Xtra: What You Might Not Know About Mont-Saint-Michel – France's Famous Monastery

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What is Mont-Saint-Michel famous for?

The Mont-Saint-Michel is one of Europe’s most unforgettable sights. Set in a mesmerising bay shared by Normandy and Brittany, the mount draws the eye from a great distance.

This staggeringly beautiful location has long captured the imagination. The story of how the mount came to be a great Christian pilgrimage site dates back to the early 8th century, when Aubert, bishop of the nearby hilltop town of Avranches, claimed that the Archangel Michael himself had pressured him into having a church built atop the island just out to sea

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Around The Web

The Alabaster Coast

The Alabaster Coast owes its name to the 140 km of chalk cliffs between the Seine and Somme estuaries. The most picturesque of them are the cliffs of Etretat: they surprise with their verticality and present a wild and somewhat austere beauty

The Museum

An immersion into the heart of 20th century history. A century marked by the World War II, a conflict that resulted in the death of 60 million soldiers and civilians. A century of major geopolitical upheavals, marked by Europe’s determination to preserve peace

Enter the Maison du Camembert’s Shop

With its Camembert box shape, it’s the ideal place to taste and buy the most famous Normandy cheese. It’s here that the Camembert tasting takes place at the end of your visit to the museum

Seaside Dining in Timeless Normandy Style

Relax on Carteret Beach with fresh seafood, sea views, and a touch of history dating back to 1910. Soak up the sun, the sea breeze and the festive spirit of Normandy’s elegant coast

Visiting Honfleur

Honfleur France is one of Normandy’s most appreciated port towns by tourists. Famous for its village-like atmosphere and colorful houses, the old town is charged with history. Considering how it was spared significant damage during WWII, visitors also appreciate its authentic environment

The Loire’s Timeless Heart

The Loire Valley is more than a scenic stretch of France—it’s a storybook brought to life. Here, castles rise above gentle rivers, tapestries tell tales of intrigue, and medieval towns still hum with market day chatter. It’s where Joan of Arc heard her calling, where Leonardo da Vinci spent his final years, and where French royalty left behind legacies of grandeur and tragedy. This region rewards the curious. From vineyards that once served kings to turreted châteaux that look straight out of a fairytale, every turn offers a glimpse into France’s most elegant past. Whether you’re exploring ancient cathedrals or sipping wine by the river, the Loire’s quiet beauty lingers long after the journey ends

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From Social Media

The Sacré-Cœur Basilica, perched atop Montmartre Hill in Paris

Mange

How to Cook Flawless Fish with Le Bernardin Chef Eric Ripert

Xtra

What You Might Not Know About Mont-Saint-Michel – France's Famous Monastery

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