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Mont Saint-Michel
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Mont Saint-Michel
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Perched on a rocky islet in the middle of its bay and dominated by its abbey, this is a unique place. Mont Saint-Michel is also one of France’s most visited sites, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Overview of Mont Saint-Michel
Perched on a rocky islet in the middle of its bay and dominated by its abbey, this is a unique place. Mont Saint-Michel is also one of France’s most visited sites, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Key facts
- Type de lieu: village.
- Intérêt touristique: (must-see or highly recommended).
- Localisation:
- Distances:
- Heure locale: .
- Population: 30 permanent residents (2016).
- Superficie: 4 km².
- Altitude: from sea level to 80 m.
- Site internet: http://www.ot-montsaintmichel.com
History of Mont Saint-Michel
What to see and do at Mont Saint-Michel
In the surrounding area
Climate and weather at Mont Saint-Michel
Like the rest of the coast, the area has a temperate oceanic climate with fairly high rainfall spread throughout the year. Temperature variations are relatively small, with neither very low winter temperatures nor very high summer ones.
Sea temperature throughout the year
| Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | Jun. | Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mont Saint-Michel | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 |
Transport
Getting there
Getting around
You can only get around on foot within the site and its main street.