This is the dilemma for the famed abbey monastery on an islet off the Normandy coast that is France’s most visited ... of the foundation of Le Mont-Saint-Michel on the site.

France. The island has some of the most extreme tides in the world. Mont Saint Michel is a medieval island commune, complete with an abbey at the top. It's right off the coast of Normandy.

France Perched atop a rocky island in Normandy, Mont-Saint-Michel is a marvel of medieval architecture and historical significance. Often shrouded in a mystical fog, this iconic abbey rises ...