When the tides go out...
"Mont St Michel lies in the heart of an outstanding setting. Mont St Michel Bay has the highest tides in Europe, which transform the surrounding landscapes twice a day. However, this fascinating spectacle can be dangerous and visitors are advised not to venture out alone onto the strands." It is said that the tides come in "at the speed of a galloping horse." They do have tours that take people out onto the sand, which at times is almost like quicksand. We passed on that one...!
When the tides go out...
"Mont St Michel lies in the heart of an outstanding setting. Mont St Michel Bay has the highest tides in Europe, which transform the surrounding landscapes twice a day. However, this fascinating spectacle can be dangerous and visitors are advised not to venture out alone onto the strands." It is said that the tides come in "at the speed of a galloping horse." They do have tours that take people out onto the sand, which at times is almost like quicksand. We passed on that one...!