La Merveille
La Merveille is an exceptional example of monastic architecture. As its name suggests, the Merveille building is the undeniable masterpiece of Mont Sain-Michel abbey. Its construction dates back to the beginning of the 13th century and represents a technical and artistic feat. La Merveille illustrates the spirit of Gothic art that was blowing through all of Western Europe at that time. Its daring architecture comprises 3 superimposed levels which culminate at 35 m in height, supported by sixteen powerful buttresses.
LE MONT SAINT-MICHEL
Normandie / France
La Merveille
La Merveille is an exceptional example of monastic architecture. As its name suggests, the Merveille building is the undeniable masterpiece of Mont Sain-Michel abbey. Its construction dates back to the beginning of the 13th century and represents a technical and artistic feat. La Merveille illustrates the spirit of Gothic art that was blowing through all of Western Europe at that time. Its daring architecture comprises 3 superimposed levels which culminate at 35 m in height, supported by sixteen powerful buttresses.
LE MONT SAINT-MICHEL
Normandie / France