One of France’s most unique geographical features is Mont-Saint-Michel.
Mont-Saint-Michel is a small island and town located in the Normandy region in the northwest of France.
The name means "Mount Saint Michael," and the entire island is built like a fortress with a church at its center.
What makes Mont-Saint-Michel such a unique landscape in France is its dramatic tidal range, which can reach up to 14 meters. Because of this, Mont-Saint-Michel becomes an island during high tide and connects to the mainland during low tide.
Also, one of the largest tidal flats in Europe surrounds this island.
At low tide, the wide tidal flats appear, and at high tide, seawater rushes in quickly, turning the area into an island again.
In the past, people could only access the island during low tide, but now a bridge allows visitors to reach it at any time.
At the top of Mont-Saint-Michel stands a Gothic-style abbey, which gives the site great historical and cultural value.
In recognition of its importance, Mont-Saint-Michel was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
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