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Grande Rue and Ramparts
The village's one steep street of medieval houses and shops, and the walls with views over the bay.
- Open
- Always
- Price
- Free
- Time Needed
- 1 hour
- Address
- Grande Rue, 50170 Le Mont-Saint-MichelDirections
- Getting There
- Through the gate at the end of the footbridge.
Why Go
About 30 people still live on the Mont. The Grande Rue climbs from the King's Gate past half-timbered houses, little museums and the parish church of St. Pierre; the ramparts above it give the best views over the sands.
Nearby in Mont-Saint-Michel
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