France
Manche
Avranches
Le Mont-Saint-Michel
Saint-Pierre Church of Mont-Saint-Michel
France
Manche
Avranches
Le Mont-Saint-Michel
Saint-Pierre Church of Mont-Saint-Michel
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 133 out of 145 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Baie du Mont Saint Michel
Location: Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Avranches, Manche, France
At the time of my visit, there was a trade fair.. very atmospheric and with a powerful voice
July 9, 2022
The most famous sanctuary - probably in the world - that was dedicated to the Archangel Michael is this French "Mont St. Michel" on a small, very impressive monastery island off Normandy, which is even a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its uniqueness.
The name Michael / Michel (coming from Hebrew) means "Who is like God?". He is often depicted - in paintings or as a statue - with a flaming sword or lance.
Michael is - along with Raphael, Gabriel and Uriel - one of the four archangels who (according to human understanding) occupy the highest rank in the heavenly hierarchy of angelic beings. Their common feast day in the saints' calendar is September 29th.
September 14, 2021
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