Amidst the tides of Normandy, Mont Saint-Michel rises like a heavenly dwelling dedicated to the Archangel Saint Michael, guardian between heaven and earth.
Mont Saint Michel at sunset Kanuman - Shutterstock
Medieval miniature by unknown artist Public Domain
The name itself, “St Michael’s Sword” refers to a supposed straight line connecting seven shrines dedicated to the Archangel in Europe and the Near East
Abbey entitled to Archangel St Michael and where The Name of The Rose novel was inspired
Sanctuary of St Michael Cezary Wojtkowski - Shutterstock
Sanctuary dedicated to the oldest archangel Michael in Western Europe, after an appearance in the 5th century
Medieval church on the island where the archangel Saint Michael appeared to some fishermen
The famous Irish monastery on a distant island that inspired Luke Skywalker to retire from the world
Aerial view of Mont Saint Michel Brookgardener - Shutterstock
Benedictine abbey located on the stunning Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy, France