Mont Saint Michel is a rocky, cone-shaped islet in northwestern France in theGulf of Saint-Malo. It is connected by a causeway to the mainland. The entireislet is crowned by the abbey church that dates back to the early eighthcentury. There are shops and cafes along the streets as you walk up the hill.Most selling souvenirs etc.Unless you are traveling in off season you will be part of a steady stream oftraffic arriving daily. The causeway leads out to the Mont and parking lotsbelow on either ....