Mont Saint-Michel Abbey,Normandy
Le Mont-Saint-Michel is a tidal island and mainland commune in Normandy, France. The island lies approximately one kilometer off the country's northwestern coast, at the mouth of the Couesnon River near Avranches and is 7 hectares in area.
In the 11th century,William of Volpiano, the Italian architect who had built Fécamp Abbey in Normandy, was chosen by Richard II, Duke of Normandy, to be the building contractor. He designed the Romanesque church of the abbey, daringly placing the transept crossing at the top of the mount. Many underground crypts and chapels had to be built to compensate for this weight; these formed the basis for the supportive upward structure that can be seen today. Today Mont Saint-Michel is seen as a building of Romanesque architecture.
Robert de Thorigny, a great supporter of Henry II of England (who was also Duke of Normandy), reinforced the structure of the buildings and built the main façade of the church in the 12th century.
Cross the Bay of Mont Saint Michel and visit the abbey, masterpiece of medieval architecture. This is my Visit to Granville, formerly a small buccaneer city, it has now become a renowned seaside resort. Discover traditional copper workshops in Villedieu-les-Poêles. Delve into the legends of the Mortain Country. In the Bay of Mont Saint Michel, there are endless ways to enjoy your stay in La Manche; walking, climbing, visiting, unwinding......
This is my own imaginary..
This photos is dedicated to the time this Monastery was first created.
It is the period between the12th century up to now,
Thus adding this view as the vintage identity of this abbey when it was created long ago.
Thank you for all for the visit to this project and enjoy the continuation...
