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The pyramidal shape of Mont St.Michel, set in the sand or jutting up from the waves depending upon the state of the tide, attracts two million visitors every year. It has been a place of worship for more than 2,000 years and has had a church dedicated to St.Michael for 1,300 of them. A golden statue of the Saint crowns the uppermost gothic parts of the building known as La Merveille [The Marvel]. Although some of the greatest tides in the world ebb and flow for 24 miles every six hours, the island can always be reached by a causeway with a large adjacent car-park. A narrow street, crowded with shops and restaurants, winds up from the gate to the stunning church and monastry; in summer, the wise visit either early or late in the day to avoid the crowds and the queues. |
