Mont Saint-Michel is an island commune in Normandy France. It is located approximately one kilometer (0.6 miles) off the country's northwestern coast, at the mouth of the Couesnon River near Avranches . 247 acres (100 ha) in size, the island has a population of 44 (2009). The island has held strategic fortifications since ancient times, and since the eighth century AD has been the seat of the monastery from which it draws its name. The structural composition of the town exemplifies the feudal society that constructed it. On top God, the abbey and monastery, below this the Great halls, then stores and housing, and at the bottom, outside the walls, fishermen and farmers' housing.
One of France's most recognizable landmarks, Mont Saint-Michel and its bay are part of the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites and more than 3 million people visit it each year.
Artists at work outside the Abbey.
Chris's sketch book.
Interior of the Abbey.
Coffee Break
Sea View
Opening to pour hot oil on unwanted visitors.
Fats were bad for you way back then.
Ocean Viewing Site
Sunset Abbey shadow.
Main Street
Shopping
Small passage
Mussells in curry.
Waterfront Resident
Fats were bad for you way back then.
Incoming Tide
Guardian of the roof water drains!!
Island Abbey view
Shadow of myself!
6 comments:
Looking good Dad! Oh the views! Let Mom know how beautiful her painting is...the glass in the window is magnificent.
Maggie's settling in...maybe too well. She barked at me for food today! This is not good! haha...all is good. She's being a very good girl:)
love and take care, Kellie
Hi guys
You seem to be living the life. Really glad you are soaking up the good food and great art. Good show for both of you
Love
Paul
Wonderful pictures!Looks like you are having a great time!Surprised to french fries with your mussels!
Beautiful pics and artwork. I just returned from Quebec City...loved the old part, the hills to the lower town nearly killed me. haha Glad you're enjoying the beauty. Jim & Linda
pommes frites & mussels, loving that combo
Mom your painting is superb, dad that shot of your shadow did you do that when we went in the 70's?
Shell great photos and Chris Ido like your pAinting...looks like a beautiful part of the world...Julie and Ed
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