INSIDE MONT SAINT MICHEL Medieval Village Normandy France

[@tommyjohnson6961]

I was able to visit the Mont in 1977, and to this day, I still regard it as the most amazing site I've ever seen. Thanks for the great video.

[@Samandjessexplore]

A magical place 🥰🥰 We agree! Thank you for watching ☺️

[@siegridthomas9674]

After this try to visit ST. MICHAEL in Cornwall UK.

[@christianblake3997]

Wow, thank you so much for the video I went to visit Mont- Saint- Michel back in 1981 when I was 11 with my school we stayed in Normandy for 10 days I think and I loved every minute of of it! We also visited the Bayeux tapestry it was one of my favourite school holidays so many happy memories can’t believe it’s been over 40 years since I’ve been there!😮😢😊

[@belligerentinstigator944]

check out st peters basilica.

[@cynthiaennis3107]

@@christianblake3997 that’s really wonderful! What great memories you must have! I’ve only met 3 people online who’ve been there!

[@PLuMUK54]

One of my favourite places ever. It is so unworldly, as you enter, you feel that you have left the rest of the planet behind you, then you reach the top and look out. It's as if you have crossed over some sort of barrier between one world and the next. Truly magical, and quite Tolkienian.

[@seorin__]

you described it so beautifully 🥺🤍

[@jfrancobelge]

I suggest you always isit Mont St-Michel on a week day off season. During the peak touristic season or holidays crowds of visitors can be such that it's as if the planet had joined you on the small island. As amazing as it is, Mont St-Michel unfortunately also is one of these places where overtourism can ruin the whole experience.

[@TonyHanskaBEATS]

lisen music "Manau - La Tribu de Dana (Celtic music) I am French, France is the most beautiful country in the world, there are places that look like Tolkien, cathedral, church, green plain, forest, menhir, Roman monument, beach, mountain. medieval towns.

[@fabizio]

Rohan is a ancient countryside in Britany. Tolkien took a lot of his inspiration into merovingians/capetians eras

[@gandigooglegandigoogle7202]

France is an incredible country..... such a rich history, the stones speak to you, everywhere in this country there are incredible things.

[@treki3838]

@@gandalftheblue6353 Yeah Mont Saint Michel was stolen from glorious Africa 🤣

[@raniab96]

​@@treki3838 Not the mont maybe but all of the money and materials were transferred from Africa. Did you know that The Eiffel tower's metal came from Algeria ? it was all taken during colonization. If you check its history, France has the most bloody and dark history in Europe my friend, don't be fooled by what it looks like now.

[@treki3838]

@@raniab96 Unfortunately you are even wrong about the Eiffel Tower's metal. It was extracted in the north east of France, not far from Nancy. It's funny to see how Africans try to pretend that they built France and that without them it would be a poor and undevelopped country.

[@raniab96]

@@treki3838 if you Google it that's what you'll find because they wanted it to be so 😅 and btw, I'm not african.

[@AD-vj4fg]

@@gandalftheblue6353 yall act like europe has just mud, the only thing they took from africa is gold ,diamonds and slaves

[@ysabellemarizpangilinan1021]

i will never understand how people prefer minimalism over this beautiful structures

[@patient_zer0850]

Boring designs are cheaper to build

[@ysabellemarizpangilinan1021]

@patient_zer0850 that's true even though they still charge you High. Crazy 🤣

[@MarcUK]

Sadly with a lot of these "heritage" areas, companies come in and buy up a lot of properties for the sole purpose of turning them into holiday rentals. This of course causes the population to dwindle.

[@cat9lives999]

But usually saves the site from decay since they are so expensive to maintain.

[@cathleensteele6808]

What an awesome place!! I want to go there!! Thanks for sharing

[@lyncheeseman]

Been there. It’s a shame that companies are allowed to buy properties. It then changes the area and the infrastructure. People need to live in it all the time. They are custodians of history, plus look after it better than I think holiday rentals would. In winter places would be empty.

[@joelgarlejo7152]

I BELIEVE IN USING ANY PLACE OLD OR NEW WITH UT MOST RESPECT AND UPKEEP FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRESERVATIONS . THERE IS AN OLD TOWN IN ARIZONA CALLED JEROME AND IT HAS BECOME AN ART COLONY, NOTHING LIKE THE HERITAGE THIS MT. HAS TO OFFER.

[@JohnSmith-rk6jy]

That is very sad.

[@drainmonkeys385]

European history is amazing… the castles and cathedrals are stunning…

[@TonyHanskaBEATS]

France is the most beautiful country in the world, there are places that look like Tolkien, cathedral church, green plain, forest, menhir, Roman monument, beach, mountain. medieval towns.

[@jonelbondyingnuezca742]

Amazing until immigrants pour in

[@ErnstHaft-k7x]

​@@TonyHanskaBEATS every European country is beautiful in it's own way. We have a lot of shared history.

[@ricanhavoc9965]

Absolutely gorgeous. By the end, it struck me.. we get to enjoy the enchantment of the past but those who lived it had some difficult difficult times. The things we get to take for granted, they never experienced. 💖

[@Samandjessexplore]

That’s so true! We have walked in the footsteps of some brave people. Its also a wonder everything still remains like it does! Amazing. Thank you for watching ❤

[@Godwinpounds4333]

👋i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace 💞❤️🕊️🕊️ all over the world! Happy New year 🎆 🙏🌍 I'm originally from Canada currently living in California ☀️☀️and you where are you from if i may ask?

[@GeneralGouda]

My ancestor, came from Normandy. He moved to Nova Scotia and settled with the French who would become the Acadians. They were exiled from NS and moved to southern Louisiana. Their story is incredible.

[@martinquessandier3282]

Incroyable et triste aussi... Bonjour de France! 👋

[@praisethelordpig1212]

@@martinquessandier3282 the place is beautiful greetings from Scotland🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@juliam.mallen9019]

Sounds remarkable!

[@alainportant6412]

@@praisethelordpig1212 There was nothing to do in Nova Scotia .

[@praisethelordpig1212]

@@alainportant6412 I’m confused by your statement and I’m not from Nova Scotia😂?

[@bristleconepinus2378]

To me, all of France is a treasure, Mont St. Michael is superlative. We visited in the mid 90's, January, stayed in Pont Orson and actually had the entire place to ourselves as we climbed to the Abbey. The cloisters were so peaceful, not to mention the view.

[@dustin9691]

Someone hasn't seen france lately . . .

[@garbaaj1071]

@@dustin9691doubt you have either. he clearly said the 90's. ive been to paris during heavy protesting multiple times in the last few years. its not like the place completely shuts down for protests. it's like going to DC on any day of the week, people are always protesting something in DC.

[@amp1ify]

feels like a fantasy world that we see in tv shows and stuff, but we often forget that its based off our very REAL history, and that thought is fascinating to me

[@alainportant6412]

@@garbaaj1071 I live there and I think he meant blacks and arabs, as in new things that are ruining the experience for normal people.

[@ErnstHaft-k7x]

​@@garbaaj1071it's not about the protests. It's about the fact that millions of savages from third world countries are coming in and destroying Europe.

[@alistairt7544]

I visited Mont Saint Michel back in 2008 after my hs graduation, part of my 1 month trip in France. It was one the best experiences I've had travelling, like travelling back in time and imagining what life was like hundreds of years ago. I want to go back!

[@shark8049]

i'm french and i go like every years there and this is allways as amazing as the first time. when i was a kid i used to walk in the street imagining i was a guard, these are some good memorises

[@franc9111]

@@educationforthedumb832 That is not true. The vaulted ceiling of Notre Dame sur Terre dates back to the 10th century but the chapel itself is much older, the romanesque Abbey buildings date to around the year 1000, the building of the Abbey church was completed in 1080. Three crypts were added to strengthen and support the building sometime before 1040 - this is when they rebuilt the vaults over Notre Dame-sous-Terre, to support the nave. The 'Merveille' was completed in 1228 during the abbacy of Raoult II des Isles, Abbot Richard Turstin had the Porterie and Belle Chaise built in the 13th century. The Abbey was fortified in the 14th century probably by the Dukes of Normandy, including the fortified gatehouse (châtelet), though some fortifications would have been in place before that.

[@Indian_gae_boii]

i applaud france for preserving its cities of the old so well, my country could not unfortunately do that. this place looks absolutely amazing! i became obsessed with this place ever since I learned of its existence

[@Indian_gae_boii]

@@educationforthedumb832 what do you mean? all the buildings look like they are from 800-600 years ago

[@littlewing7017]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I spent a couple of days in Mont St Michel when I was 10 years old, and I always remembered how enchanting everything was. I ran up and down ALL of the steps and stairs and streets and pathways - - each and every one of them - - for two whole days. I zigged and I zagged, and I crissed and I crossed. I went back and forth, from early morning right up until it became dark (which was not until after 9PM - - - it was early July). I investigated every single nook and cranny (while my mother rested and visited with friends). This was 60 years ago, when little kids could run around and explore to their heart's content. Your thorough and loving visit has brought me great joy. Thanks again!

[@seorin__]

what a beautiful memory 🤍 such a fairytale place 🏰

[@kindalikechicken2299]

Got engaged there in '97 while backpacking across Europe. We explored the place with the same sense of awe you guys did. Loved it. We even visited the same time of year. Had the run of the place. Good to see it hasn't changed-except no LED Christmas lights then.

[@angeladawson8424]

Just beautiful. My mother's favorite church in Europe. I didn't know the place was so massive in size.

[@olivierolivier6080]

look for the "Sainte Chapelle" in Paris

[@Sam-cz2bz]

A spectacular place. A real gem, an architectural treasure. You are literally stepping back in time. The cathedral monastery on the top with the village set below looks mind blowing.

[@gaarcemail]

the architectural engineering that they had in those days, let alone the esthetics, the foundation on which that castle is built on, that has withstood the test of time and still in perfect condition. Thank you for taking your time and not rushing through. It was at a very nice pace, as though I were there. It is such a wonderful place. It made me think about how it would have felt to be there 6 or 7 hundred years ago.

[@mlejoly]

Mont Saint Michel is an amazing place, I visited when I was a child with my parents and even 40 years ago it was already a marvel to visit.

[@Samandjessexplore]

It sure is 😍 Hope it remains this way for many years to come ❤

[@jloutan]

So true. I've been there for a side trip during winter it was soo magical and the fallen of snow just started .. planned to go back there and stay for days. they said sunrise is so enchanting as well

[@NeverMetTheGuy]

I went about 20-25 years ago, and can't imagine how much it's changed in 40 years.

[@marg22az]

IHAVE BEEN. and Deauville

[@jilldavis7229]

Sam & Jess, thank you both sooo very much for taking this non ambulatory person on a trip of a lifetime!!! One that, without you, I would never have gotten the opportunity to experience!!! It certainly isn’t handicapped friendly or accessible!!! You have given me this wonderful opportunity to experience the breathtaking architecture, Medevil times, history & outstanding craftsmanship of the beautiful stonework & fine handiwork far beyond its years!!! Words cannot express the gorgeous views of this treasure!!! Thank you for sharing this wonderful adventure with me & the world!!! I love you guys so very much ❤️💕♥️ I truly loved it 👍🙏❤️💕♥️

[@manilowgirl9864]

I feel the same way! I’m not in good shape either. Don’t think I could ever do all of those steps plus I am liable to fall down. It was wonderful that they made this video for people who can’t actually visit this magical place!

[@justtrytobenice.5754]

@Beaudile wow, you must be angry. I hope someone gives you a hug today.

[@sergelachantee767]

@Beaudile

[@prarieborn6458]

@Beaudile Obviously , you must be young in years and enjoy good health with no disabilities.. Accidents, illness and old age can make anyone, young or old into a disabled or handicapped person. I hope you never have to experience it to learn some compassion. and respect.

[@bethanybartholomew2443]

My husband and daughter and I just visited in November! It was magical! One of the best experiences of my life!

[@stephanie-to7fg]

As someone from Ohio in the United States , this is absolutely stunning and I now know where I need to be . Barricade me in their with God, my family and a few friends and I’ll be set. Leave the world and their corrupt, evil, negative mindset to the mainlands . I could stay there for the rest of my days ❤ it is so breathtaking beautiful there. Thank you for sharing

[@shelleybergen1232]

We visited Mont Ste Michel in October 2017, and it truly is a magical place. We were fortunate that there was no restoration work going on when we where there, but the day was mostly cloudy and there was a chill in the wind, but the crowds were small. The numbers and letters carved into the stones were to identify the individual stone workers for payment. We did the audio tour which was so informative. Thank you for this lovely video and for igniting my wonderful memories of the place!! (I live in Canada)

[@Samandjessexplore]

So glad you enjoyed seeing it again Shelley 🥰🥰 Its such a special experience. Hope it remains well maintained for many years to come! Fascinating about the workers marks! What a monumental task they had on their hands, mind blowing! Thank you for watching ❤

[@johnmiller8975]

Hah! I thought those were mason's marks This is an excellent vid. As an historian I super approve

[@midnightknight4346]

This mont is so beautiful, looks like a God's paint, love from Brazil. VIVA CRISTO REI.

[@secretwatcher9922]

I went here for dinner one evening yrs ago & had a walk around the village earlier it is truly magical. I pray I will get the opportunity to return one day. ❤️🐨🇦🇺🙏🏼

[@tj37475]

Mont Saint Michel was one of my favorite places in France ... a "must do", thanks guys for putting this in video here .....awesome!!!

[@JOLENE2008]

those fireplaces were amazing the Castle is amazing it looks like it came out of a Fairy Tale

[@BjornBear21]

I’m in awe of the sheer scale and detail of that place. Absolutely gorgeous!!! ❤😊

[@DebraDollJordan]

I love living vicariously through you guys! Your narration and videography makes it feel like we are there with you. For people like me that will probably never see anything like this in person it is a priceless experience. I appreciate all your hard work and devotion to what you do! Thank you Sam and Jess🥰

[@joannanorma]

Exact-a-mondo!

[@Rose-zw2oe]

Sam +Jess always very good 👍 Some nice spirt seems to follow them lovely 😍 🌞🦋☘

[@johnlittle3430]

I hear that. As a member of the working poor, I've been to two Canadian provinces and three US states, and we literally don't have this kind of history in the part of the world I'm allowed to explore. These kids have opportunity, money, and moxie, and I thank them for opening the world up to people like me, who otherwise would never even know about places like this.

[@imacmill]

Do you have the means to own a decent computer? Google Earth and Street View will give you a lifetime of exploration. And if you can afford a VR headset, then Google Earth VR is astonishing.

[@johnlittle3430]

@@imacmill WHO NEEDS REAL LIFE JUST KEEP FEEDING THE MACHINE FOR THE WEALTHY

[@marilynleslie472]

We visited in 2010, an amazing place. After climbing up to the abbey and touring it, we went all the way back down to find our hotel room. We checked in and then had to climb again to our hotel. When we arrived at our hotel we had to climb again to the top floor. We opened the door to our room only to find more stairs! I think we had the highest hotel room on the island!

[@sweettrubble4635]

Even with the stairs, I'll bet it was an amazing experience. 🙂

[@leonakay6491]

Thank you Sam and Jess for such a comprehensive video on this medieval city. It certainly holds such old energy, and to actually be there would be mind-blowing. I can feel the energy of the place as you move through the streets, and when they only had fire torches to use at night in that period, goodness what treacherous incidents could happen. Just such a treat to take your viewers there. Many thanks from Australia.

[@debpatriot9557]

The Old World civilization is beyond impressive. Thank you very much for showing all this! It is appreciated.

[@karengumke387]

What a wonderful place. Nice that you were there when it wasn't too crowded with tourists. Nice and clean too. 80 pounds is about $95 U.S. dollars. Not bad. Amazing how they could build something so magnificent way back then. Thanks for sharing.

[@Samandjessexplore]

Glad you enjoyed it Karen ❤️ Its mind blowing to think of the work involved in this place 🤯😍 Hope it remains well maintained for years to come! Thank you for watching ❤

[@markleclairii2987]

As soon as you walked through the gate, you could immediately feel how ancient this place is. Definitely on my bucket list. 🏰 ❤

[@cetterus]

Really? You can "feel how old"... "stuff" is? Can you Americans get any real info? Real names for real items? I don't hear you talking so general about your Civil war. KNOWING about people, traditions, items, building techniques, materials, melodies, recipes, clothes, defense procedures, symbols...soooo much to explore, yet you chose to stick with "real old" or "medieval" (1000...ish year timeframe- depending of an area). You don't get to appreciate what you don't know. Visit the place like this with American attitude and your experience won't be as near as profound as it should. Imagine if you stood on a place where they executed someone and you didn't know. Or "some old grave" actually contains bones of a saint that is believed to do something significant. Or if you looked behind great gate (like these two) and didn't know attackers were trapped there and there were special holes to pour burning oil on them. Or what was the exact historical and defensive difference between round and square tower? Or symbolism behind certain engravings or rosettas. "Ancient" (which this is not) won't get you far in understanding. It is a horrible, horrible, arrogant American thing refusing to UNDERSTAND anything but them. ugh... but if you don't know how to understand others, than this is sad. Not arrogant and disgusting but sad.

[@Hyperi0nn]

@@cetterus Man, the irony in your message...

[@MaddieKaye123]

@@cetterusthe hell is your problem lol

[@ommsterlitz1805]

HE is right@@MaddieKaye123

[@jbghumanjr]

The most beautiful thing in this castle is the vibe between the two of you. Truly loving. Keep the fire burning. ox

[@SMF314]

Thanks so much -- this is absolutely invaluable to those of us who admire the medieval beauty of such a place, but can no longer manage all the steps. Thanks for bringing us along on your trip to another age.

[@littlemouse7066]

the one hundred years war wasn't a war between England and France it was a war between two aristocratic housholds and two kings who thought they had hereditary rights on the french throne. In fact the kings of England at the time were of french descent and spoke french.

[@jaxbarrow5051]

I love the places you guys show us, for someone who doesn't get the opportunity to travel these days makes it all the more enjoyable! Thank you so much x

[@Samandjessexplore]

That means a lot! Glad you enjoy the videos. It’s a pleasure to have you watching 🙏🏼

[@alainportant6412]

@@Samandjessexplore 2:16 this is normal, they test the emergency sirens every first Wednesday of the month

[@sergioracig]

My husband and I were there just before you in October 2022. We had a room Way up 164 steps, also. We loved everything about Mont St. Michel. Seeing St. Pierre again ( the lower church ) was very emotional. The reason why some of the statues faces are damaged is from either the the 100 years War or French Revolution or the Nazis. The French hid everything they could from the Nazis. Even though the objects were removed (and bombed) MontSt.Michel is still a wonderful Holy place. Thanks for your excellent videography !

[@franc9111]

@@educationforthedumb832 That is not true

[@Aethgeir]

Awesome! Mont Saint Michel has been one of my favorite castles since I was a child. Its size, its splendor, the tidal bridge, everything about it seems like something from some high fantasy story, and yet its real.

[@cleopheerose1820]

Well, it’s technically not a castle lol it’s a fortified village with an abbey. I’ve been there twice and it’s really beautiful.

[@JoseRodriguez-en8bo]

I definitely don't think it's like a magical experience,I think it is an actual magical experience. Only in my dreams will I ever be able to visit an awesome place like this.

[@ruthhammond7113]

Another magical explore. Thank you for bringing everyone along. 💖

[@henryquenin6580]

Amazing place. Thank you so much. The ancient walled city of Carcassonne in southwestern France is also a mind blowing place.

[@benbaker2965]

I have long been intrigued by Mont Saint Michel and it history. Thank you for taking me there.

[@danielleboely6820]

My Mother lives in France I moved to the USA in 1983 ( 4 th of July) every times I’m going to France it’s always a visit to the Mont special place in my heart thank you for this amazing video

[@mariechosgaire6984]

I went for a one day trip here and honestly, I remember the whole day even though I was only 10 years old. So amazing, beautiful and magical.

[@nannyofmany8315]

Magical fairytale castle. Spectacular views. The causeway passable ever by vehicle? Well impressed with the place. Every bit of the little island was gorgeous. Thank you once again, for taking us with you on your travels. The nearest I will get to seeing these places! 💜🤗💙🥰

[@Samandjessexplore]

Glad you enjoyed it Nanny 🥰🥰 Yes and a tram runs from the car park! Its only a few times a year its completely cut off I read. So good to have you along!!! Sending both our love ❤❤❤

[@NothingMatterz]

I’ve always wanted to see this place. In the USA we just don’t have this. My mother has been to this place and she never stopped telling me how phenomenal it is. Thank you for sharing. You guys seem like fun. Respect.

[@mermaidlu5125]

Yeah im in New York the US doesnt have much incredible places like Europe

[@ernestogastelum9123]

@@mermaidlu5125 maybe because the US isnt as old as Europe, there was no need for Castles in the US

[@emakelley6807]

Are you an American? We don’t have castles because our country is literally 1000 years younger than this place. And we only had one civil war so there’s not been much need for defensive buildings. I’m from Wisconsin so trust when I say some parts of America are freezing half the year!

[@NothingMatterz]

@@emakelley6807 We don't need castles. We have military installations.

[@bobritasue]

lol@@NothingMatterz

[@CDLuminous]

Thank you, what beautiful people and a beautiful place. I could feel how you were transformed by this place!

[@stephend.mixell2042]

Hello to you both from the USA. This was fabulous. I have had a love for Medieval history and the magical alure of castles I am in my 60ies so seeing this through your eyes was a joy. Thank you both for the tour. All the best to you both.

[@micheleaday3902]

The Most Beautiful Palace In The World Thank Thank You For The Beautiful Tour God Bless you Both And You Both Did A Beautiful Job Together

[@JP-bv7bf]

Thanks for sharing this with us. I would never be able to go and do all the stairs. What a beautiful place and history is fantastic🇨🇦

[@catholiccrusader5328]

I've always wanted to see how the inside of Mont Saint Michel looked; thanks to you I just did! Thank you both.😄😇

[@melodyjordan6052]

It was truly wonderful.

[@dagmarvandoren9364]

Danke. Ich wollte es auch sehen. Danke

[@tinaprentice2136]

Wow this medieval castle was extraordinary Sam and Jess. You both never cease to amaze me the incredible places you explore. I love watching you guys in anticipation to see what magnificent places you take us to explore. Thank you Sam and Jess for taking me on adventure in which I would never get to see. ❤️❤️

[@Cueman222]

I agree! Thanks Sam and Jess 🥰

[@Samandjessexplore]

So glad you enjoyed it Tina 🥰 It means a lot to have your ongoing support ❤ Hope to keep bring videos that you find interesting! Sending love from us both 🥰🥰

[@bingusbingus776]

@@Samandjessexplore thanks you two I just loved the Medieval look to it all. Hell of alot of steps !!✌️✌️

[@RAFchurchlawford4469]

The bit where they take a walk in the dark and Jess spots a telescope. She drops a coin in the slot then realises there's a problem -- Oh wait, it's pitch black!!! Youuuuu! 🤣🤣 44:12

[@iparipaitegianiparipaitegi4643]

It’s not a castle. It’s an abbey.

[@lindalavino7567]

Will never be able to visit in my lifetime. THANK YOU for the tour!♥️ From USA 2024.

[@stephanie-to7fg]

Why couldn’t you visit it ever in your lifetime ?

[@SmokeyMt.]

Thanks Samuel and Jesse for taking me along with you. I loved it. From the USA, I doubt I will ever travel there. I never knew of this place. France's history is very rich and a lot iz preserved. Be safe and btw Jesse's hair is gorgeous and shiny. ❤😂

[@johannacrites5230]

Thank you so much for this share. it is truly beautiful!! If you love history this definitely is the place to visit.

[@susanwoodard9655]

I Love the amazing explores you share with us! I feel like I'm traveling the world with friends! Thank You So Very Much!

[@Samandjessexplore]

That is so beautiful to read Susan, we are grateful to be able to have and share these experiences and we’re so thankful for everyone here with us ❤ Sending our love!

[@GailDuffenais]

Absolutely love this episode, always wondered what was hidden in this round exotic place by the sea. Thank you both for taking me with you exploring 🙂

[@alainportant6412]

@@franc9111 why are you spamming that

[@franc9111]

@@alainportant6412 I'm not spamming, it's someone else.

[@tamzenkarma]

I went here also as a child on a school trip 83/84 I was 11/12. I don't remember very much either. The tide was out, I remember feeling like I had stepped back in time, it was very magical. Wish I remembered more. THANK YOU

[@bethanyc5786]

So many lovely things to see around every corner. I enjoyed this thoroughly. But by far my favorite thing is when you guys just start spontaneously humming or singing together. Gently and softly. I don't know why but it absolutely melts me.❤😊

[@bobbaker8263]

Thanks for the tour. I was stationed in Germany & had visited many places in France. Apparently I missed this amazing place. The architecture is amazing & curious how this was constructed back in the day. ❤

[@elizabethpaints]

My seventh grade French teacher had a poster of Mont Saint Michel in the classroom. I was amazed that such a place existed. And thanks to you both, I finely got a tour of what it's like! I could spend days in there...with my sketch book! Would you ever go back in the summer? Thanks for the great video!

[@alainportant6412]

Still, it makes you wonder where do they evacuate the feces.

[@marilynwargo6288]

Wish I had gone here decades ago! Wonderful place. 💙🌙❄️🎄💋

[@maurad5378]

Even the sparrows shall find a home. Even your altar in heaven oh God. Thank you! Amazing. Evening was lovely.

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

Oh wow, STUNNING! Thanks for this beautiful, educational and inspiring upload. I feel like it's my duty to visit this glorious part of the world next year when I have my next lot of annual holidays free. Thank you for giving me great ideas to work towards-- and for showing me just how much extraordinary beauty there is in the world for which to be profoundly grateful; to be able-bodied and healthy enough to behold and consider visiting these jaw-dropping locations too, well it's all a spectacular blessing. All of it...reality, being alive.🥰☺🙏🌎🤸‍♀

[@johnnyskinwalker4095]

Amazing site. It's unusual to build an entire castle on an island. I guess they really didn't want their enemy to come in. lol I am shocked they don't shoot more movies there.

[@lindaberg9960]

Thank you so very much, Sam & Jess! Like many others, I too am seeing places I would never be able to go to in person! Love your adventurous spirits! Merry Christmas and safe travels🎄🎁💞

[@ladyhonor822]

Thanks Absolutely Beautiful. Philadelphia USA 🙏🇺🇸❤️ AMEN

[@johndavid5618]

""I had the honer to have been their, what a treasure she is with so so much history. """The food smashing, it had big in packed on my life. ❤️ 🙌🙏✝️

[@andrewmiller4582]

Insane looking place, I love medieval places like this!

[@marilynwargo6288]

This is wonderful! Thank you for this tour of the Mont Saint Michel! 💙🌙🎄💋

[@Samandjessexplore]

Thank you for watching Marilyn 🥰❤️

[@sandralewis1162]

I knew this video would be amazing !! I love that you appreciate all of the intricacies. The architectural detailing, the art, the lives of the past. Looking forward to wearing my hoodies, they are wicked !!

[@Samandjessexplore]

Glad you enjoyed it Sandra 🥰🥰 It truly is a magical place! I like your style 😎💚💚💚 Appreciate the support very much. Excited for them to get to you! ❤ Sending all the best from us both 🥰

[@sandramorey2529]

Thank you so much for this detailed and very well documented walk through a place I've always wanted to visit. I am in my 80's and very arthritic so I won't be going to Mont San Michele in this lifetime-maybe the next one. I love the dragon on the top-Arthur's evil half sister, Morgan La Fay.

[@feedyourmind6713]

Your English, and this is the "most castle castle" you've been to? Visited several yrs ago, arrived after dusk, walked up to the abbey chapel, no one around but a few cats, so amazing. Went to sunrise chant service early next morning in top chapel.

[@kenbritton8227]

I was amazed watching this many months ago. A real treat watching it again. you two fit in so well with this adventure.

[@expeditionlonestar]

I had absolutely no idea such a place existed! It is right out of Lord of the Rings and I was waiting for an appearance of Gandalf! Looks like you better be ready to do a LOT of walking when you visit. I thought it was funny and TOTALLY understood when you guys ate, walked up all those stairs and back down and decided to EAT AGAIN! So something me and my hubby would do! Love these types of videos! Thank you for the great work!

[@Samandjessexplore]

So glad you enjoyed it Teri 🥰🥰 It’s such a magical place!!! Many more historic places like this coming in the future! Great to have you watching ❤

[@damienthimonier4900]

"It is right out of Lord of the Rings" Indeed. It was the main inspiration for Minas Tirith in Peter Jackson's trilogy.

[@pixiniarts]

Wonderful explore! Loved this video, the ambience and style made almost an hour fly by. The tour at night was super! Jess trying to use a telescope at night... 'bless.😂😂 Was suprising to see abandoned buildings and closed and dusty shops there, hard times everywhere these days. Thanks, really loved this! Stay safe out there!

[@Samandjessexplore]

Glad you enjoyed it 🥰🥰 That means a lot ❤ We love a medieval ambience 😍😄 Pleasure to have you watching ❤❤❤

[@Freezerburn137]

Wow, this place looks beautiful! I wish I could live there. Thanks for showing us around, was a treat to see

[@DeportivistaTurco1823]

Greetings from Türkiye to all of you, my friends, we will always continue to love and make people love medieval history, stay healthy.

[@ireneguirre5908]

Thank you for sharing , I'm from Texas and have never seen anything so grand and spectacular. This will be the next place I visit . I cant wait !!!!

[@kikibean2024]

Enchanting is the word for this tour. You both always give such a wonderfully detailed explore and this one is fabulous. 💯❤

[@Samandjessexplore]

Glad you enjoyed it Kate 🥰 Pleasure to have you watching ❤

[@chrisblack8390]

Wow! Thanks for taking me along. That castle is very special.

[@EffortlessLH]

Such a beautiful place! I’ve spent a lot of time in France but I’ve never made it here! I’m definitely going to make an effort to go in the spring, thank you for a great explore and lot’s of inspiration! Xx

[@Samandjessexplore]

That will be beautiful! We hope to return ourselves one day 😍 Thank you for watching! 🥰

[@StephenVanciel]

Have visited many times and your video was a wonderful reminder. I think that I even stayed in that same hotel room one time.

[@stefanonicola3445]

One of my favourite places to visit while in France, absolutely stunning

[@screwthecabal6453]

That is so cool, I'm envious. I never knew a place like this existed but then I don't travel anywhere either so I'm left with enjoying what you guys give us. So cool! I love stuff like this. I've been watching videos and stuff like this for years and I love it. Probably trying to learn more about my roots.

[@Samandjessexplore]

Glad you enjoyed seeing it! We would love to visit more unique and historic places so its great they appeal to you guys too! More to come 🥳 Thank you for watching 🙏🏼

[@franc9111]

@@educationforthedumb832 That is not true

[@annemiekereffeltrath]

Hi Sam&Jess, we have another place you must visit. It's Santiago de Compostela in Portugal. And if you enter the cathedral where so many pilgrims went, and touch the marble pilar, you can see all the thousands of fingertip prints on it, from people who were there too. Thanks again for the St Mont Michelle footage, brings back Sweet Memories. 🖐❤😘👍👍

[@Samandjessexplore]

Hello! That’s bizarre! We were looking at that just this afternoon! Portugal is definitely on the cards again soon, what an incredible country it is. Thank you for the suggestion!! ❤❤

[@19Edurne]

Just a tiny detail, but Santiago de Compostella is in northern Spain, not Portugal. ;)

[@maclanty5324]

Portugal Palace Santiago

[@antoinemozart243]

Santiago de Compostelle is in Spain , not in Portugal.

[@annemiekereffeltrath]

@@19Edurne Yup I made a mistake 😕.

[@DisillusionedMillennial]

I had no idea any place like this still existed! I'm speechless, thank you for sharing this.

[@martinquessandier3282]

Of course places like that still existed. What dit you expected?

[@DisillusionedMillennial]

@@martinquessandier3282 i expected things to fall apart with age. also a lot of people like to vandalize things and be disrespect full. Also water rises and lowers the earth is always shifting. So its nice to see things like this preserved.

[@JB-3794]

Maybe you are young and haven't traveled or been interested in parts of the world other than where you live. Perhaps you are more interested now. These old buildings were built to last. There are many old buildings in Europe.

[@droppedlung]

Wow! I gotta say this is the most beautiful castle I've ever seen. Thanks for a great virtual tour, maybe someday...

[@susannahallanic1167]

It is my great pleasure to be able to thank you for sharing this. I've dreamed about this particular place since being a young girl in Texas. Time happens. Now it is just now possible. Thank you both for very much for sharing this tour. Magnificient!

[@Linda-nf9wc]

Ahhhhhh, such a lovely explore💕💕💕 Everything seemed so pristine and ornate. Kind of took me straight to Harry Potter towns, or back to beautiful cobblestone streets & buildings in a variety of movies💕 Really loved how giant things were like doorways, doors, stair cases, ceilings, well just everything lol. Thank you for sharing this place with me (us) Sam & Jess Fantastic & Magical💕🧞‍♂️🧚‍♂️🧝‍♂️🧞‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧜‍♀️💕

[@Samandjessexplore]

Glad you enjoyed it Linda 🥰🥰🥰 It really is a magical place 😍 Thank you for watching ❤️❤❤

[@argusfleibeit1165]

Yes, I'm afraid my mind went straight to Harry Potter World at Disneyworld. As a beautiful old place they are trying to support by making it a bit of a tourist trap. It seemed nice enough being deserted for the off-season. I wonder if it's hell on wheels in the summer.

[@valerieo1483]

Thank you for taking me on a virtual adventure! I have never heard of this place. My ancestors were from that area. Now I am so curious about this place, I want to learn more about it.

[@alainportant6412]

It's scheduled for demolition in April 2025.

[@MrPDawes]

Thanks for taking us around this place. Have been wanting to visit this place forever. Looks like the building is missing a large extension where you were exiting through the garden. The hole in the wall was probably a doorway into a corridor.

[@VickyG442]

My son on his pilgrimage staying on the Island right now. Magnificent experience of a lifetime.

[@thumpologist]

It's so nice to see young people exploring and sharing what they have discovered with everyone I especially like the one leg seagull in the great respect you showed of this beautiful place

[@cynthiaennis3107]

Thank you! I had no idea those were arrow slits! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Such amazing architecture & on a great piece of land/sandbar!

[@cindyevans9223]

Outstanding! You two out did yourselves on this one. Thank you for the tour!

[@Samandjessexplore]

Appreciate that Cindy 🥰🥰 Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching ❤

[@marandakind3880]

Your journey was amazing. Thanks for taking us along. :)

[@tanyaasargent1392]

..leave everything behind..open your mind and step back into time ..just magical..what a beautiful place

[@priscilladevi9705]

I'm watching on big screen. Thank you !

[@pommydiva1]

Sam and Jess, i want to thank you for braving the cold night air and videoing this awesome place. im in love with it, id love to visit it, but as im in Australia, that probably wont ever happen. Its an amazing medieval place. 10/10 to visit here, just adorable. great vid, and your hotel room was quite cheap too, 80 pounds is approx AU$160 ish. thats super cheap

[@TheLadyAlchemyChannel]

Why won't it ever happen, from being in Australia? I'm in Australia, I went there last year.