mont saint michel
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Mont Saint Michel
Alvin Pao
Fortress, Monastery,Prison
Area ransacked by the Franks
Bishop of Avranches commissioned William of Volpiano to construct a church.
7th century 708
Lent its support for William of Normandy during the Roman Conquest
1423-241066
During Hundred Years war, the English laid siege on it but could not break defences down
1979186316th century
During Reformation abbey was closed and Mont Saint Miichel turned into a prison
Victor Hugp campaigned and succeeded in restoring a national reasure
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site
New Gothic Style Architectural features added by Jourdain
13th century
William of Volpiano
Gothic Architectural Features
Ribbed Vaulting
Gothic Hemi-circle
Pointed arches
Flying Buttresses
Archangel Michael
“à la vitesse d'un cheval au galop“ Victor Hugo
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