| − | '''Mt. Saint-Michel''' is a small island in the north of [[France]], containing a medieval village and an [[abbey]]. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in France. It is also well known for its tides, for at low tide the water recedes and the island is merely surrounded by sand. | + | [[File:St-michel.jpg|thumb|220px]] '''Mt. Saint-Michel''' is a small island in the north of [[France]], containing a medieval village and an [[abbey]]. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in France. It is also well known for its tides, for at low tide the water recedes and the island is merely surrounded by sand. |