Mont Saint-Michel from the Barrage
4 images 4 contributors Shoot freely
John Foreman
About this spot
Mont-Saint-Michel is a tidal island in Normandy, approximately one kilometer off the country's northwestern coast, at the mouth of the Couesnon River near Avranches. Mont Saint-Michel welcomes approximately 2.5 million guests a year and for photographers it is one of the most iconic shooting locations in the world.
Join PhotoHound to learn how, where and when to capture amazing photos here
- Know the best times, seasons & shooting conditions
- Detailed directions - maps, co-ordinates and directions
- Know how to get there - where to park or how to reach there using public transport
- Browse inspirational photos and learn how they were taken - see the EXIF details
- Bookmark your favourite spots for future reference
- Know exactly when to shoot for beautiful photographs - sunrise, sunset, blue hour and astrophotography
- Detailed, 7-day weather forecast at this location
- Share your images with like-minded travel photographers
