23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Mont Saint-Michele in northwestern France

Mont Saint-Michele is a Benedictine abbey built in northwestern France during the 9th century. In 1066 William the Conqueror and his army had breakfast there before the Battle of Hastings.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2025
Date Uploaded: 10.2025
Photo Location: Honfleur, France, France
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
Copyright: © John L. Gronbeck-Tedesco