Who has lived in the Mont St Michel that is famous?

Answer 1

The Mont St Michel a monolithic island commune in Normandy France has had a long and varied history of inhabitants over the centuries. From 8th century monks to military forces to fortifications to a prison to a tourist hotspot people have called the Mont St Michel home.

The following is a list of some of the notable individuals who have lived in the Mont St Michel:

• Abbot Robert de Thorigny - The abbot of Mont St Michel from 1136-1146 Robert de Thorigny was responsible for the first major building campaign on the site.
• Jean de Vienne - The French admiral responsible for the construction of the fortifications on Mont St Michel in the 14th century.
• Louis XI - The French king who used the Mont St Michel as a prison for political prisoners in the 15th century.
• Napoleon Bonaparte - The French emperor who had the fortifications on Mont St Michel destroyed in the 19th century.

Today Mont St Michel is a popular tourist destination and a UNESCO World Heritage Site drawing thousands of visitors each year.

Answer 2

The Mont St Michel has historically been home to monks, nuns, and pilgrims seeking spiritual retreat. It became famous as a medieval pilgrimage site and later as a tourist attraction due to its stunning Gothic architecture and unique location on a rocky island off the coast of Normandy, France.