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December 07, 2008 - One of the most famous and magnificent monuments in Normandy is a rocky island called Mont
Saint-Michel. Rising from a hazy expanse of sand and waves, Mont Saint-Michel appears like Man’s defiance of the elements and of time. A rock lost in a landscape smoothed by the wind.
The long history of Mont Saint-Michel is thought to date back to 708, when Aubert, Bishop of Avranches had a sanctuary built on Mont-Tombe in honour of the Archangel. Through the centuries, Mont Saint-Michel has accumulated a long heritage, and is listed by UNESCO as World Natural and Cultural Site since 1979.
For its 13th centenary, conferences, concerts and exhibitions are organized, and a major photo exibit was displayed both inside and outside the abbey church from the 2nd of June to the 11th of November. Many conferences were organized on the question of the future of Mont Saint-Michel, which is part of the biggest renovation project ever undertaken in order to restore its maritime character (Mont-Saint-Michel is surrounded by a magnificent bay, which is the theatre of the greatest tidal ranges in Europe, a grandiose spectacle.)
About La Manche department
La Manche is the most westerly Département of Normandy. From Cherbourg to Mont saint-Michel, this little corner of France provides a wealth of outdoor activities, and places to visit including Mont Saint-Michel, the D-Day beaches beaches, and much more … With 350 km of coastline, La Manche is rich with a many-faceted preserved nature and is one of the most important French coastal county.
Manche Tourism, the Tourist Office provides information on quality accommodation including hotels, campsites, holiday cottages or B&Bs and also cunning plans to make your short stay, your holiday or your week-end break away unforgettable. The website of Manche tourism contains all you need to prepare your stay in this fascinating department. You can find reliable information, addresses, and videos. The site provides also information and booking services to help you find your accommodation in la Manche, and around all the region of Normandy.
Press relations:
Isabelle CHOLLET
Tel : +332 33 05 98 89
Fax : +332 33 56 07 03
E-mail : infopresse.tourisme ( @ ) cg50 dot fr
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