Le Mont Saint-Michel Interior
Through the influence of many foundations both English and
French, the wealth and influence of the Abbey became powerful,
but by the time the French Revolution came along, its power had
faded. Between the waning pilgrimages and the reformation,
there were few monks still in residence and this remarkable and
beautiful former abbey eventually became a prison. It held some
very influential French prisoners, however, including Victor Hugo.
Through the influence of many foundations both English and
French, the wealth and influence of the Abbey became powerful,
but by the time the French Revolution came along, its power had
faded. Between the waning pilgrimages and the reformation,
there were few monks still in residence and this remarkable and
beautiful former abbey eventually became a prison. It held some
very influential French prisoners, however, including Victor Hugo.
Stone Carving Telling The Story Of The Vision
Carving depicting Michel burning a hole in the bishop's
skull with his finger.
Carving depicting Michel burning a hole in the bishop's
skull with his finger.
Journeys
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| May 2007 |
Le Mont Saint-Michel Monastery Interior
Spanish And English Guide
Our guide tells us about the blended architectural styles of
this abbey. Then proceeds to tell us again in Spanish.
Our guide tells us about the blended architectural styles of
this abbey. Then proceeds to tell us again in Spanish.
Statue Of Saint Michel
This is the same statue which is on top of the
spire of Mont Saint-Michel.
This is the same statue which is on top of the
spire of Mont Saint-Michel.