Mont Saint-Michel Heritage Trail
This heritage trail explores the cultural landscape of the Baie du Mont-Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage site spanning Normandy and Brittany. Beyond the Benedictine abbey and the medieval island village, the route encompasses the 19th-century Moulin de Moidrey, the Neolithic menhir of La Roche Longue, and the ruins on Tombelaine island. Key sites include historic timber-framed houses like the Maison de l'Artichaut and the sacred Fontaine Saint-Aubert, which once provided the island's primary fresh water source.
A Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey
The Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey is an abbey located within the city and island of Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy, in the department of Manche.
B The Mont Saint-Michel and its Bay
A UNESCO World Heritage site encompassing the tidal island, its historic village, and the surrounding maritime landscape known for some of Europe's highest tides.
C Église Saint-Pierre
A 15th and 16th-century parish church located on the island’s main street, featuring a silver-plated statue of Saint Michael and a small cemetery.
Moulin de Moidrey
A restored windmill built in 1806, located on a hill overlooking the bay. It remains operational and produces traditional stone-ground flour.
E Château de Vaulerault
An 18th-century manor house located in Saint-Méloir-des-Ondes, representing the regional architectural heritage of the Ille-et-Vilaine department.
Manoir
Historic manor house located in the vicinity of the bay, showcasing regional architectural styles.
Maison de la Truie qui File
A notable medieval house on the island, also known as the House of the Spinning Sow, featuring historic timber-framing.
Jardins Sainte-Catherine
Terraced gardens situated on the eastern side of the rock, offering panoramic views of the bay and the surrounding tidal flats.
Maisons Ponceau et Eudes
A pair of historic timber-framed buildings on the island's Grande Rue, listed as protected architectural monuments.
J Fontaine Saint-Aubert
An 8th-century freshwater spring located at the base of the northern cliff, historically used by the monks before cisterns were built.
La Roche Longue
A Neolithic menhir standing over four meters tall, located in the marshes of Saint-Broladre south of the bay.
Maison de l'Artichaut
A 15th-century building that spans the main street of the village, serving as a historic gatehouse and landmark.
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Remains of defensive fortifications located on the nearby tidal island of Tombelaine.
Ancien Château
Ruins of the former castle and fortifications on the island of Tombelaine, which once served as a strategic military outpost.
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