The team gathers as usual on time and heads on the journey. Today's destination is a small island off the Normandy coast called Mont Saint Michel. About 1400 years ago a Benedictine monastery was established on this rocky outcrop, the story goes that the local Bishop had a vision of St Michael telling him he must build a church there. Eventually he built a small chapel and the monastic community grew and grew.
The Benedictines have had a topsy turvy existence on this site but despite this it is amazing what they have built. Words can hardly do justice to describe this amazing place so let's use some extra pics to tell the story.
On our return journey we say prayers on the coach and many are inspired to go in search of galettes and crepes for our dinner back in Caen.
This beautiful place is definitely on my list!
ReplyDeleteYour keeping up a cracking pace , how are the legs after all those steps at Mont Saint Michel
ReplyDeleteQue est un galette? Apres tout that food a walk up and down the stairs may have been beneficial for all. Architecture continues to impress.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful monastery!
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