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Mont-Saint-Michel Castle

Mont-Saint-Michel Castle. Castle Project by: Brook Baller & Claire Fanta. Why and when was Mont-Saint-Michel built?. Mont-Saint-Michel was built under Bishop Aubert of Avranges , who thought that an angel had told him to construct it on a 300-foot rock.

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Mont-Saint-Michel Castle

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  1. Mont-Saint-Michel Castle Castle Project by: Brook Baller & Claire Fanta

  2. Why and when was Mont-Saint-Michel built? Mont-Saint-Michel was built under Bishop Aubert of Avranges, who thought that an angel had told him to construct it on a 300-foot rock. It was constructed in 1879, at the request of Archangel Michael.

  3. Where was Mont-Saint-Michel built? Mont-Saint-Michel was built on the north coast of France, near the border of Brittany and Normandy. The castle sits upon the gulf of Saint Malo.

  4. Special features of Mont-Saint-Michel One of the most important special features is the spire on the very top of the castle. The statue is depicted as Saint Michael. The castle also contains a dungeon, and a historical abbey that has been through numerous fires and restorations. Mont-Saint-Michel is also surrounded by quicksand. In addition, the castle has a sanctuary honoring Archangel Michel and a medieval alleyway.

  5. Uses of Mont-Saint-Michel throughout the ages The castle was used in the 6th & 7th centuries as a stronghold of Romono-British culture, until it was taken over by the Franks. Mont-Saint-Michel is currently used as a museum and tour site. Around the time it was finished, the castle served as a way to preserve the freedom of the people and provided protection for those who wanted shelter.

  6. What remains of Mont-Saint-Michel today? The castle is still almost completely intact as of today.

  7. Interior photos of Mont-Saint-Michel

  8. Interior Map of Mont-Saint-Michel

  9. How many families have lived in Mont-Saint-Michel? Not many families have lived in the castle.

  10. THE END!

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