The Ancient Fortress: Delving into Mont-Saint-Michel's Secrets | Full Documentary

In France, on the coast of Normandy, in a vast bay swept by the most powerful tide in Europe, stands the Mont-Saint-Michel. Both a masterful abbey and an impregnable fortress, this silhouette is known around the world and attracts nearly 3 million visitors each year. Yet the Mont Saint-Michel is far from having revealed all its secrets. Today, with the help of the latest technology, experts now have the means to scrutinize this site on all scales and try to fill in the gaps of its fascinating history.

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[nicholasflynn]

I first visited Mont San Michell as a 16 year old in 1974 and was absolutely captivated by it and have visited it probably 20 times since, with a new wife then with children and now with grandchildren, and am still captivated, not many know but there are two other saint Michael’s mounts, one in Mounts bay In Cornwall and Inis Mhicilan here in Ireland.

[dobermanism]

I am thoroughly mesmerized by archaeology and geology coming together along with science. A wonderful documentary. Well researched. The cinematic drone footage is breathtaking.

[karphin]

One thing to imagine how difficult to lay siege to Le Mont Saint Michel, but imagine bringing in building materials, supplies, furnishings, etc.! A formidable challenge.

[Perspectiveon]

As an old man who has always been fascinated by history and achitecture I prefer preservation over profiteering, dramatization and sensationalizing what is already truely amazing in the first place. Mont Saint Michel is such a place.

[SuperTonyony]

My ancestors created my surname when they were employed at the Abby, centuries ago. This gorgeous site has a special place in my heart. ❤👍🙂

[lindabriggs]

Although I have never been there, Mont-Saint Michel has always held a deep fascination for me and my family. The reason being is that area of France was where my ancestral forebears were from.
I'm too old now to be able to visit there as I am unable to walk very far, and the steep incline would be almost impossible for me, due to my heart problems. My ancestral family immigrated from that area in the mid-1500's and resettled first on the Island of Acadia then around Quebec. Eventually moving into New Brunswick and onto northern Maine. Both my parents were born in a small town of primarily French speaking people of Van Buren.

[karphin]

I visited the Mount in 2000, and was transported by the astounding architecture and breathtaking views within and without. I really enjoyed this discussion and exploration of the secrets of this extraordinary place. One of the world’s great sites!

[daphne]

Never been but has been on my bucket list since I first learned of it as a child 🤗 Hope to visit soon one day!

[hollyw]

Why must these narrators be so breathless! If sensationalism is what it takes to get people interested in history and architecture, I guess it's worth it, but it sure is off-putting to a person like myself who hasn't had a T.V. in more than a decade.

[jonnywatts]

I would love to visit this sight. Absolutely amazing!

[phljn]

I love architecture and archeology. I would have enjoyed some investigation into the subterranean building components such as vaults, tunnels, etc. Perhaps less of the speculation and chatter?

[Normally_aspirated]

THIS is the information I was looking for. Excellent video

[nicoledemedici]

We stayed for 5 nights on the island, spectacular ❤

[chris.asi_romeo]

Mont saint Michel is probably the most outstanding architecture in the middle age on how they made it in the middle of the sea 🏝️ 🏰. So impressive.

[richard-cfce]

Fascinating thank you for the wonderful documentary

[nativetexan]

IF, and that's a big IF these days, I ever go to France, it is on my bucket list, along with Monet's Gardens.

[virginiahardy]

Thank you for what you are doing! Be careful and take care!

[robbier]

excellent documentary thru factual science ...kudos keep it up....

[Geoplanetjane]

I got stuck in quicksand once, up to my knees, in the Powder River in Montana. Fortunately, I was wearing chest waders. I was able to move in the direction of the river bank and thereby rescued myself.

[julzhepburn]

Who lives there now ? Maybe there is another vlog about its peoples history, ,there must be some amazing stories to be told, , , i have seen it from the sea, , quite amazing, settled and not travelling so love this look into such an extrodinary place, ,
🙏🌏🦋thankyou