Stunning Mont St-Michel inspires
Sitting atop all this heavy construction like a delicate flower is the abbey's cloister. This peaceful zone connected various rooms. Here monks would grow vegetables and medicinal herbs. They'd meditate and read the Bible. The more secluded a monk could be, the closer he was to God. And, for thoughtful travelers today, this abbey still inspires.
IF YOU VISIT...
SLEEPING: With cozy rooms and decent amenities, Hotel le Mouton Blanc is a fair value (moderate, www.lemoutonblanc.fr). For the best-value rooms on the island, try family-run Hotel du Guesclin (budget, www.hotelduguesclin.com).
EATING: La Sirene Creperie offers a good island value and a cozy interior (enter through gift shop across from Hotel St. Pierre, tel. 02 33 60 08 60). Hotel du Guesclin is the top place for a traditional meal and beautiful views of the bay (Grande Rue 50170, tel. 02 33 60 14 10).
GETTING AROUND: Prepare for lots of walking; the island is entirely traffic-free.
TOURIST INFORMATION: www.ot-montsaintmichel.com.
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(Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. Email him at rick@ricksteves.com and follow his blog on Facebook.)
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