On the Northwest coast of France lies this Benedictine monastery, originally from the 8th century. Surrounded by water, it is connected to the mainland by a narrow causeway (sort of like Haji Ali in Bombay) accessible during low tide.
On our way up to the abbey, we had to pass through "diagon alley" (refer to Harry Potter), immensely crowded with tourists, and lined by 15th & 16th c. houses forming a little village at the base of the monastery.
On a clear day, because of its location, you can view the southern coast of England.
Tip: Do not pay for any of the museums - it is yet another tourist-fleecing scam! Get there early ('cause it takes ages to get around all the crowd of tourists going up the the abbey) to buy your ticket and take the guided tour, which is included with the admission price.
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