Le Mont Saint-Michel, son histoire et sa légende

From the first pages, the listener is carried to early 8th‑century Normandy where a humble bishop, Saint Aubert, is drawn to the barren hill of Tumba. Guided by a luminous vision of the Archangel Michael, he sets the foundations of a modest sanctuary that will become the heart of one of France’s most iconic sites. The narrative weaves together the stark landscape—shifting sands, crashing tides—and the burgeoning devotion of pilgrims who arrived from distant lands.

Beyond its spiritual birth, the book traces how Mont Saint‑Michel grew into a symbol of French resilience, perched at the edge of the sea and repeatedly contested by English crowns. Rich engravings accompany the prose, illuminating the architectural transformations and the legends that have surrounded the rocky peak for a millennium. Listeners will find a compelling mix of history, myth, and natural wonder that invites them to imagine the awe felt by those who first set foot on the sacred mount.