10 Best Places to Visit in France Outside of Paris

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3Mont Saint Michel

The abbey of Mont Saint Michel was built in the 8th century and over time it grew to be a fortified village and a true medieval masterpiece. Think of walled fortifications, winding stone staircases, a church built over three crypts and a breathtaking monastery.

In the past the rising tide cut off the Abbey from the mainland and secured Mont Saint Michel’s status as a defensive stronghold, but today it’s a little easier to get to with a new high-tech walkway that’s available at all times.