Mont Saint-Michel, a majestic Gothic treasure between tides

Mont St. Michel is a stunning Gothic styled Benedictine Abbey located between Normandy and Brittany. Originally on dry land, it became an island due to rising sea levels and erosion. Today, it is a popular tourist destination with less than 50 residents but over 3 million visitors annually. The Abbey, accessible by a challenging climb, is a medieval time capsule and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.

What architectural style is the Benedictine Abbey at Mont St. Michel known for?

• Gothic

• Baroque

• Romanesque

• Renaissance

How did Mont St. Michel become an island?

• Volcanic activity

• It was always an island

• Rising sea levels and erosion

• It was artificially created

How far is Mont St. Michel from the mainland today?

• 200 meters

• 800 meters

• 400 meters

• 600 meters

Approximately how many steps must one climb to reach the Abbey at Mont St. Michel?

• 500 steps

• 700 steps

• 900 steps

• 1100 steps

In what year was Mont St. Michel designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

• 1975

• 1979

• 1983

• 1987