Le Mont Saint Michel
Originally called Mont Tombe, this commune has an interesting origin story. After having a vision of the archangel St. Michael, Saint-Aubert, Bishop of Avranches, created Mont Saint Michel in 708. He decided to build an oratory in honour of the divine persona after this third and final vision.
Mont Saint-Michel became France's version of Alcatraz during the reign of King Louis XI. It got converted into a correctional institution and housed inmates until 1860.
The biggest challenge today is to continue granting access to the abbey for the 3,500,00 visitors visiting each year. Since 1862, Mont Saint Michel is recorded as a national historic monument. It has also been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.
Read MoreMont Saint-Michel became France's version of Alcatraz during the reign of King Louis XI. It got converted into a correctional institution and housed inmates until 1860.
The biggest challenge today is to continue granting access to the abbey for the 3,500,00 visitors visiting each year. Since 1862, Mont Saint Michel is recorded as a national historic monument. It has also been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.
