Normandy, France: Mont St-Michel

Through the ages, Mont St. Michel has been among the top pilgrimage sites in all Christendom. For over one thousand years, the silhouette of the island abbey has sent pilgrims' weary spirits soaring. Today, it does the same for tourists. The town of Mont St. Michel, with only 30 residents, entertains more than two million visitors a year. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.