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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