The main attraction on the island is the abbey, which is perched atop the steep rock, and dates back to the 1000s AD. After ...

1,000 years have passed since the first stone was laid at Mont-Saint-Michel, an abbey in Normandy whose construction, according to legend, was ordered by St. Michael himself.

France’s beloved abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel has reached a ripe old age. It's been 1,000 years since the laying of its first stone.

This centuries-old abbey and village is an architectural marvel that was the visual inspiration for a Disney classic and is open to visitors year-round.

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PARIS (AP) — France’s beloved abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel has reached a ripe old age. It’s been 1,000 years since the laying of its first stone. The millennial of the UNESCO World Heritage ...

An aerial view shows the Mont Saint-Michel off France's Normandy coast March 20, 2015. The Mont Saint-Michel 11th century abbey is expected to be entirely surrounded by the English Channel ...

France’s beloved abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel has reached a ripe old age. It’s been 1,000 years since the laying of its first stone. The millennial of the UNESCO World Heritage site and key ...

France’s beloved abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel has reached a ripe old age. It’s been 1,000 years since the laying of its first stone.