23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Mont Saint-Michel: A Majestic Island Abbey

Mont-Saint-Michel rises majestically from the shimmering sands of the bay off Normandy, France, revealing intricate fortifications nestled at its base. Walking toward the abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage site, across the tidal flats feels like stepping into a medieval manuscript.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Normandy, France
Camera: FC8482
Copyright: © SM Mostafijur Rahman