What region of France is Mont St Michel?
What region of France is Mont St Michel?
Normandy région
Mont-Saint-Michel, rocky islet and famous sanctuary in Manche département, Normandy région, France, off the coast of Normandy. It lies 41 miles (66 km) north of Rennes and 32 miles (52 km) east of Saint-Malo.
Where is the Mont Saint-Michel Castle located?
The Mont Saint-Michel is situated on the border of the Brittany and Normandy regions, both of which merit exploration. Consider basing yourself in Rennes, the capital of Brittany. Rennes is a 1.5-hour train ride from Paris, with buses (or car rentals) to the Mont Saint-Michel approximately one hour away.
Where is the Strasbourg Cathedral located?
Strasbourg, France
Strasbourg Cathedral
| Strasbourg Cathedral Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg | |
|---|---|
| Location | Strasbourg, France |
| Shown within France | |
| Geographic coordinates | 48°34′54″N 7°45′03″E |
| Architecture |
Is Mont St Michel in Normandy or Brittany?
Mont St Michel is a small island off the coast of Normandy and Brittany that is most famous for its magnificent Romanesque-Gothic abbey buildings. Annually, around 2.5 million people visit Mont St Michel of whom around half visit the abbey complex as well.
What is the Alsace region?
Alsace is a region in north-eastern France that borders Switzerland and Germany. In fact, it is so close to Germany that you can travel by tram from the regional capital Strasbourg, to Kehl, the nearest German city, in just 15 minutes. Although Alsace is part of France, its borders have not always been clear.
What’s the name of the cathedral in Strasbourg France?
The cathedral of Notre-Dame – Strasbourg
The cathedral of Notre-Dame – Strasbourg.
Is Notre-Dame in Paris or Strasbourg?
Notre-Dame de Paris (French: [nɔtʁə dam də paʁi] ( listen); meaning “Our Lady of Paris”), referred to simply as Notre-Dame, is a medieval Catholic cathedral on the Île de la Cité (an island in the Seine River), in the 4th arrondissement of Paris.
