This UNESCO World Heritage Site first caught the eye of pilgrims in the eighth century, when St. Aubert was divinely guided to build a hilltop church.

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7 Enchanting Islands That You Can Walk to at Low Tide

Mont-Saint-Michel rises like a floating Disney castle out of a bay shared by the French regions of Normandy and Brittany.

This UNESCO World Heritage Site first caught the eye of pilgrims in the eighth century, when St. Aubert was divinely guided to build a hilltop church. The Duchy of Normandy and French royals later funded the construction of the island's spectacular Benedictine abbey. Cars can drive continuously over a causeway to the island, but the more adventurous way to arrive is to walk across the bay at low tide. Setting foot on the island is akin to stepping back in time to a medieval village. Visitors can stroll the zigzagging alleyways to discover taverns, restaurants, and gift shops — or even stay overnight at one of the island's handful of hotels and guesthouses.

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