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St Michel to Versailles

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1
An Unexpected Supporter of the Paris Sanitation System
2
Ventilation Systems
3
First Week in Paris
4
Potato Chips Taste Better in France
5
Differences in France To My Expectations
6
Parisian Rain, Gluten Free Grains, and Basilica Lanes
7
St Michel to Versailles Current
8
Chunnel, Train, and Pubs

Exploring Mont Saint-Michel

We set off in the car to explore Saint Mont Michel. After a beautiful cruise in the rental at 130kph, we arrived. The parking lot was huge, reminding me of a smaller version of a Six Flag Over Texas. A single bus picked us up and took us to the site. This bus is one of maybe 2 actively in rotation, with a max capacity of 68.

I can’t even imagine how insane this journey would have been during peak season. There’s no way I’d recommend it during a busy period.

Since we went during off season this was probably one of my favorite places I’ve visited so far.

As you arrive, the stark contrast of the surrounding sand and water with the tightly overlapping walls of the structure makes it stand out even more. Unlike many castles and sites situated on prominent mounts or hills, it’s alone.