Mont Saint-Michel is a small island on the west coast of France, in the Bay of Saint-Malo, with an abbey rising above it. The island is called Mont Saint-Michel because in French "mont" means mountain and "Saint-Michel" means Saint Michael's mountain.
The island was originally called Mont Tomb (Mountain of the Grave) and was a sacred place of worship for the native Celtic people. 708, Aubert, Bishop of Avranches, received a prophecy from the Archangel Michael in a dream that he should build a cathedral on this rocky mountain, and that was its beginning.
In 966, Richard I, Duke of Normandy, built a Benedictine monastery on the island, which was enlarged and remodeled until it took on almost its present form in the 13th century. Since the Middle Ages, it has been a holy place for Catholics, attracting many pilgrims.
Mont Saint-Michel offers inspiration and healing to all who visit due to the beauty and sanctity of the place and its deep history and traditions. The energy of the place will help you deepen your own spiritual journey and bring peace and harmony to your heart and soul. We invite you to visit Mont Saint-Michel.
