Before leaving for France, some good friends had advised us that Mont St Michel was one of the most dramatic locations in the country. It sounded like the sort of place that we could not miss.
It was our next step of our journey, and we were not disappointed. The most famous feature is the towering abbey situated on a tidal island, about a km from the coast. Its silhouette can be seen for many kilometres away. A pity about the swarms of tourists crowding its narrow streets.
Our accommodation was at a lovely B&B called Les Tartines Bavardes.Read more