Golden Spire Photo fromAndrew Ross
The famous golden statue of St. Michael atop the highest spire of the Mont-Saint-Michel. The gold statue is actually a modern addition, lifted into place by helicopter in the 1980s. Address:
Medieval Freight Elevator Photo fromAndrew Ross
A system of human-powered devices such as this one were used to transport supplies to the monastery from the village below during the middle ages. A wooden sled would be winched up this track by people walking in a human-sized hamster wheel. Address:
Arches Photo fromAndrew Ross
This grand hall was used by the medieval abbots of the Mont-Saint-Michel monastery to receive wealthy patrons who had come for absolution. Address:
Normandy-American Cemetery Sign The American Cemetery in Normandy pays tribute to hundreds of soldiers who came to France to fight for freedom, only to tragically lose their lives. Address:
