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Le Mont-Saint-Michel

View of the cathedral

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View of the cathedral

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    October 5, 2025

    The view of the abbey (often mistakenly called a "cathedral" because it is actually an abbey and not a bishopric) is one of the most impressive panoramas in France:

    The abbey was founded in the 8th century after, according to legend, the Archangel Michael appeared to Bishop Aubert.
    Starting in the 10th century, Benedictine monks began building a larger church and monastic buildings.
    In the following centuries, the abbey continued to grow, especially in the 13th century, when the magnificent Gothic complex was built.
    During the Hundred Years' War (1337–1453), the abbey also served as a fortification, but remained an important religious center.

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