Le Mont-Saint-Michel in Manche, Normandy, France — Western Europe
Le Mont-Saint-Michel
— UNESCO World Heritage Site —
Photographed By Kevin W., July 2, 2015
1. Le Mont-Saint-Michel Marker
L’inscription sur cette liste consacre la valeur universelle et exceptionnelle de ce site et la volonté de chacun de contribuer à sa sauvegarde au bénéfice de l’humanité.
Mont Saint-Michel and its bay are listed as a World Heritage Cultural and Natural site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Being included on this list is testament to the outstanding universal value of this site and the willingness of everyone to contribute to its preservation for the benefit of humanity.
28 Avril 1984
Erected 1984.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1984.
Location. 48° 38.103′ N, 1° 30.633′ W. Marker is in Le Mont-Saint-Michel
this page online
Regarding Le Mont-Saint-Michel. On the lower right of the marker are the words, "Cornille Havard Fondeur à Villedieu." This is the name of the foundry that cast the marker.
Also see . . .
1. The Massive and Controversial Attempt to Preserve One of the World’s Most Iconic Islands. The Smithsonian Magazine (June 2014) presents a history of Mont-Saint-Michel and details the some of the proposed solutions to the problem of the silting up of the bay surrounding Mont-Saint-Michel. (Submitted on September 22, 2015.)
2. Mont-Saint-Michel. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on August 15, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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2. Le Mont-Saint-Michel Marker
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3. Le Mont-Saint-Michel
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4. Le Mont-Saint-Michel
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5. Le Mont-Saint-Michel
Couesnon River leading to Le Mont-Saint-Michel
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6. Le Mont-Saint-Michel
The streets are very narrow and steep.
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7. Le Mont-Saint-Michel
There are also many stairs to climb.
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8. Le Mont-Saint-Michel canon
The marker in the upper right reads:
Bombardes Anglaises abandonnées par l’armée de Thomas Scalles le 17 juin 1434 - calibre 380-420
English translation: British bombards abandoned by Thomas Scalles' army on June 17, 1434 - 380-420 caliber
Bombardes Anglaises abandonnées par l’armée de Thomas Scalles le 17 juin 1434 - calibre 380-420
English translation: British bombards abandoned by Thomas Scalles' army on June 17, 1434 - 380-420 caliber
Photographed By Kevin W., July 2, 2015
9. Le Mont-Saint-Michel
The business end
Postcard by J.P., circa 1910
10. Mont-Saint-Michel - Chappelle St. Aubert
Postcard by HLM, circa 1910
11. Mont-Saint-Michel - La Caserne et la Tour du Guet
The barracks and Guet Tower.
Postcard by ND Phot., circa 1910
12. Mont-Saint-Michel - L'Entrée du Mont à Marée Haute
During high tides, it was possible to enter the Mont by boat.
circa 1920
13. Le Mont-Saint-Michel - côté de la terre (Landward side)
Note the exposed land at low tide. High tide can rise up to 45 feet.
Postcard by L.L., 1910
14. Le Mont-Saint-Michel - L'Arrivee du Pelerinage (Arrival of a Pilgrimage)
The Mont has been a pilgrimage destination for centuries, with the origin of the Mont being, according to legend, that the Archangel Michael ordered the Bishop of Avranches, St. Aubert, to build a church on the island.
Postcard by the Detroit Publishing Company, circa 1900
15. East coast at high water, Le Mont St. Michel, France
Image courtesy of the Library of Congress.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 326 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on September 18, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. submitted on September 22, 2015. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
