Mont-Saint-Michel, rising dramatically from the tidal waters of Normandy, France, is one of Europe’s most awe-inspiring and iconic landmarks. This mystical island commune, crowned by its magnificent abbey, appears to float above the sea during high tide and is connected to the mainland by a causeway that emerges as the waters recede. Its origins date back to the 8th century when the Archangel Michael was said to have appeared to Bishop Aubert of Avranches, instructing him to build a church atop

France's Mont-Saint-Michel, surrounded by the English Channel, becomes an island once again as the tide reached its highest point this year. | Reuters