Mont-Saint-Michel - the jewel in the middle of the French sea

With a durable granite structure, the solidly built monastic buildings have a strong Gothic style. (Photo: Nguyen Thu Ha/VNA)

The towers are connected by a circular corridor surrounding a large skylight with a cool green grass background. (Photo: Nguyen Thu Ha/VNA)

The main road leading to the monastery is called "Grande Rue" (Big Street) but is very small, narrow and steep. On both sides are ancient houses with bold 15th and 16th century architectural styles, built close together to form a cozy little neighborhood. (Photo: Nguyen Thu Ha/VNA)

Stone steps lead up to the floors. (Photo: Nguyen Thu Ha/VNA)

At low tide, the monastery looks like a towering fortress on the beach. (Photo: Nguyen Thu Ha/VNA)

With a durable granite structure, the solidly built monastic buildings have a strong Gothic style. (Photo: Nguyen Thu Ha/VNA)

The towers are connected by a circular corridor surrounding a large skylight with a cool green grass background. (Photo: Nguyen Thu Ha/VNA)

Statue of Saint-Michel defeating the evil dragon. (Photo: Nguyen Thu Ha/VNA)

Every time the tide comes in, the Mont-Saint-Michel abbey looks like a lighthouse overlooking the sea. (Photo: Nguyen Thu Ha/VNA)

The architectural style of pointed arches, many round columns, and large windows is often seen in many ancient churches and palaces in Europe. (Photo: Nguyen Thu Ha/VNA)

The towers are connected by a circular corridor surrounding a large skylight with a cool green grass background. (Photo: Nguyen Thu Ha/VNA)

The architectural style of pointed arches, many round columns, and large windows is often seen in many ancient churches and palaces in Europe. (Photo: Nguyen Thu Ha/VNA)

The bas-relief on the wall depicts Saint-Michel appearing in Bishop Aubert's dream. (Photo: Nguyen Thu Ha/VNA)

The main road leading to the monastery is called "Grande Rue" (Big Street) but is very small, narrow and steep. On both sides are ancient houses with bold 15th and 16th century architectural styles, built close together to form a cozy little neighborhood. (Photo: Nguyen Thu Ha/VNA)

The architectural style of pointed arches, many round columns, and large windows is often seen in many ancient churches and palaces in Europe. (Photo: Nguyen Thu Ha/VNA)

(Vietnam News Agency/Vietnam+)

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