Monday, March 21, 2016

On the Rock, Mont Saint-Michel

Panorama from the heights of Mont Saint-Michel
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Looking toward the monastery from the cemetery. 
There are 300 steps to the abbey.


The Cloister


The tide is out.

And, oh, so many doors.  They were all very different and all works of art in their own right.  I can only imagine how many hours it took to build a door without power tools.  The sweet beauty of them all created by hands that loved and caressed the wood.  And what is behind each door, a laundry, small chapel, a monk's cell?  They are treasures all.


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Thanks be to God!

Cathy


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21 comments:

  1. Beautiful architecture and very interesting landscape.

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  2. so wonderful. I was there some years ago. I love this beautiful nature and landscape.
    Best regards
    susa

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  3. Hello Cathy, what a wonderful tour of the monastery! It is so beautiful. Gorgeous views and photos. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week!

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  4. Loved our trip to Mont St. Michel a few years back. It was a cold gray winter day, but I did manage to get a photo of a great red door!

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  5. Really awesome panorama, and I love the place in general. Many spots for great photos. Thank you for linking in with "Through My Lens"

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  6. A beautiful monastery and so skilfully crafted doors.

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  7. Lovely photos of a truly fascinating place. Thank you for sharing.
    Wishing you a serene Holy Week!

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  8. 300 steps but I made it and it was well worth it to see all those hand crafted doors

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  9. What a view from the top....such a magnificent place to explore and especially all those doors!

    Donna@Gardens Eye View
    and LivingFrom Happiness

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  10. Beautiful photos, Cathy. Thank you so much for sharing. Enjoy your holiday.

    Happy Easter. God bless.

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  11. I have had a lot of trouble loading your post and with typing the comment. We have a slow connection here in the country and the music on your blog makes it near impossible!!! Love the photos when they eventually downloaded, we were there 2 years ago. Diane

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  12. A great view, and so lovely to see all those amazing doors.

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  13. Once again it's beautiful!
    Thanks for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/03/spring-has-finally-sprung.html

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  14. An amazing place and thoroughly enjoyed all your photos. Thank you so much!

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  15. There's love and pride in fine craftsmanship in every door! Beautiful work ...and actually your photography falls under the same category! Thanks for sharing.

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  16. What a lovely place that photographs so well! I love the architecture and the location is perfect!

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  17. What a fabulous visit you had to this remarkable place! I enjoyed your photos and memories, Cathy

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  18. This stunning place is on my bucket list. Your photos are a great way to "see" this wonderful historical place (until I get there!).

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  19. What beautiful pictures and what beautiful blue sky!!!

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    1. Even in the off season it's crowded. I can't imagine what it is like during the summer.

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  20. Gorgeous, Cathy!
    Thank you so much for linking up at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/03/the-endless-variety-of-orchids.html and for your kind shoutout to image-in-ing. I truly appreciate it.

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