Mont Saint-Michel, a 1,000-year-old abbey off the coast of France, celebrates its millennium since construction began. The gothic abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has played crucial roles in French history and attracts 1.3 million tourists annually. However, its popularity has caused overcrowding, leading to sustainability efforts such as biofuel buses and urging visitors to explore the wider bay area. The abbey is hosting concerts, conferences, and a visual show to celebrate its birthday.
France's Mont-Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage site and top tourist attraction, celebrates its 1,000th anniversary with exhibits and concerts until November. French President Emmanuel Macron visited the site and praised its symbolism of "resilience" and "resistance." The abbey has been restored over 15 years at a cost of over $34 million, and authorities are taking measures to protect the surrounding environment from mass tourism.
France's Mont-Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage site and popular tourist destination, is celebrating its 1,000th birthday with exhibits, dance shows, and concerts until November. French President Emmanuel Macron visited the site and drew a comparison between the abbey's resilience and the French spirit. He also visited a new exhibit tracing the abbey's history and restoration. Mont-Saint-Michel island attracted 2.8 million visitors last year, and authorities are taking measures to protect the monument's surrounding environment from the impact of mass tourism.
France's Mont-Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage site and popular tourist destination, is celebrating its 1,000th birthday with exhibits, dance shows, and concerts until November. French President Emmanuel Macron visited the site and drew a comparison between the abbey's resilience and the French spirit. He also visited a new exhibit tracing the abbey's history and restoration. Mont-Saint-Michel island attracted 2.8 million visitors last year, and authorities are taking measures to protect the monument's surrounding environment from the impact of mass tourism.
