9Mont Saint-Michel
Rising dramatically from tidal flats in Normandy, Mont Saint-Michel looks like something out of a fantasy novel. This medieval abbey island is surrounded by shifting sands and powerful tides that isolate it from the mainland at high water.
Inside its stone walls, narrow winding streets lead to an ancient abbey perched at the summit. The views across the bay are breathtaking, especially at sunrise or sunset when the light transforms the landscape.
