I chose to include Mont St. Michel as one of my favorite places because... well, LOOK AT IT!! This hauntingly beautiful abbey is surrounded by farmland for most of the day. However, when the tide comes in it transforms into an isle, reached only by boat. The abbey can be seen from miles away as you drive through the French countryside. Once you maneuver through the narrow, crowded streets of the small town that lies on this part time island, you are faced with an overpowering set of 14th century stairs. Try to muster up the strength to tackle the staircase because it leads to a view that feels like heaven. Although Mont St. Michel is busy with tourists, it’s easy to see why it is one of the ‘must-see’ attractions of France. From the solid stone materials used to build it centuries ago to the intricate details of each room, I was rendered speechless upon touring the abbey. If you go at the right time, you can see the monks who inhabit the abbey walking around. Perhaps you’ll catch them having quiet time in the meditation garden that lies in the middle of the abbey.
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