Mont Saint Michel from a drone.

Supertide Turns Mont Saint-Michel Into Island.
Grand prix du festival de film de drone de Cabourg Septembre 2015
Award winner at the drone film festival in Cabourg September 2015
Prix architecture au Festival de film de drone de Nantes 2015
Architecture Award Winner at the drone film festival in Nantes 2015
For the story, i leave closed to the Mont Saint Michel (40Km), it’s a magic place, especially when you are going there in the winter, or really early in the morning. You can be alone, enjoying the place.
The sand around Mont Saint Michel moved, so if nothing was done, in few years Mont Saint Michel would have been ending in the middle of a field and not any more in the sea.
So they start some work to let the Mont Saint Michel in the sea, and 20 years later it’s now almost finished.
January 2015, we had some big tide in France, so it was one of the first time that the Mount was going to be an island again.
I ask all the drone permit to do it at the big tide, and few weeks later i got all the paper.
I was following closely the forecast, and at the beginning of the week it was just storm and rain… and finally two days before the “D “Day, the Weather forecast somehow became super nice, clear, no wind at all, super cold.
So the first morning i went there at 5am, walk all the way to the Mount, and wait at the bottom. The water came slowly, and the Mount became again an island, it was very intense, the sun came out, few people were there, and i had a strong feeling to be privileged. I start the drone, and enjoy as much as i could.

[@thecivilwarguy3674]

I never thought a place like this actually existed it’s like a fairytale

[@adamL58]

France man

[@doom8859]

It is actually the castle from tangled so it'a definitely a fairytale

[@thecivilwarguy3674]

@@doom8859 thank you

[@yogadarmawan3051]

Schwestein castle in germany are more impressive

[@PatriciaSoon]

Same here was watching a TV commercial (like selling TV place and saw this place) took a photo quickly and Google and found it.. This is breathtaking

[@jeffr1311]

Crazy to imagine that humans built that hundreds of years ago. Just unbelievable

[@mcmurphp1]

It was on dry land not impressive at all lol

[@emilybutler7381]

yes!Truly! How far we have come is amazing.

[@kal_bewe1837]

@@mcmurphp1 I assure you it is indeed impressive

[@buddybates3247]

You should check out Angkor Wat in Cambodia, every square inch of the 400 acre Temple has a carving on it. Speaking of unbelievable. And it's recently thought to be possibly over a million year's old. Peace Now 😊

[@buddybates3247]

@Ted Hi Ted, check out Praveen Mohan channel on KZbin. The best I've found in archaeology.✌👍

[@BudzzableRides]

I went on a high school trip to France in the 70's, this place was one that still stands out in my mind.

[@cagsanozbek4210]

Damn. you must be so old :/

[@ritzyritzy4229]

Lucky u dear

[@BudzzableRides]

@@goforit1010 No we had fund raisers for one year before the trip, paper drives, bottle collections, bake sales. Things like that to pay for the trip.

[@BudzzableRides]

@@cagsanozbek4210 Yes I am. 60

[@myanatomy5230]

Wow i love everything about this comment .

[@snd1662]

It's funny isn't it, that with all the weatlh and knowledge we have today, we make buildings and cities that looks like ugly rectangular blocks of concrete or glass, that have to be demolished in half a centry, while some hundred, or a thousand years ago, you built things that lasted (with mantenience of course) and that were incredibly beautiful.

[@sydj32]

Happens when man is motivated by higher aspirations

[@kundbalint4091]

Modern architecture can be really beautiful too. Also there are plenty of old buildings that are very ugly and only extraordinary because they're old. It's not about old vs. new. It's about efficiency vs. beauty.

[@nitussi]

not exactly

[@Chaudhrysohail]

Today's buildings are based on Budgets and finances. We still have some iconic architects out there. Late Zaha Hadid, Norman Foster etc. Plus it is no longer easy to build such large castle without environmental impact. Trying to build these today would create major issues. It was easy when you were the king and wanted a bigger fancier castle. No one could stop you. No one had to approve budgets and no one to protest environmental impacts

[@PolarAnt]

@@sydj32 well I don't think I would call greed an higher aspiration.

[@sammystate21]

Somebody put that angel on top of that spire..... think about that for a second. That’s F....ing insane!

[@cynthiaennis3107]

Samuel Munoz unless it was welded to the top before the whole spire was put up...still a pretty good feat. It’s such a beautiful place I never knew existed!

[@alecjorge1]

So ... in the dark ages that obscurantist, ignorant and superstitious civilization produced architectural jewels like that, Something that no modernist architect can even imagine how to start drawing.

[@MrNhojstrebor]

The statue was built there in its place.

[@VidarrKerr]

You do know angels can fly, right?

[@MrNhojstrebor]

@@VidarrKerr Not ones made of stone.

[@maniak1768]

I've been to Mont Saint-Michel several times as a kid and I can just tell you: this place is just unreal. My mind was blown every single time. That said, it is some of the technically less intricate monuments I've seen in France. I can just recommend you to visit the cathedrals of Chartres, Reims, Amiens, Beauvais and Metz. These experiences have changed my life forever. If you have been to northern France and didn't come back being in awe of what people in the middle ages accomplished, something is utterly wrong with you.

[@Thawhid]

Oooh

[@samsam18200]

I don't think the beauty here is because of the complexities of man-made art and architecture. I think the beauty here is more about the contrast of a single man-made structure painted against the background of pure and empty nature. A single point of something in the infinite nothing. A metaphor for our planet in the vast emptiness of space; a single point of life.

[@museluvr]

I sometimes wonder if angels did not aid in building these marvels. They have been noted to have helped in certain projects. God alone knows which ones.

[@remilenoir1271]

​@@museluvr An archangel certainly did aid for this one ! Hadn't Saint Michel appeared to Saint Aubert and ordered him to build the Mount, there wouldn't be an Abbey there.

[@eriktopolsky8531]

It is like from a DREAM, and FRANCE is full of treasures just like these, FR the MOST BEAUTIFUL country in the World

[@mariocarlos6107]

Pena que a França de hoje não honre o seu passado cristão. Aquela que foi a filha predileta da Igreja Católica, hoje é uma sombra bem negra desse mesmo passado.

[@jean-mariecayla3343]

Exceptionnel… après tant d'années à le visiter et à l'admirer, je "n'arrive toujours pas à comprendre" comment les hommes ont pu construire cette merveille avec toutes ces contraintes de hauteur etc... et les moyens de l'époque.... La "verticalité" est sans doute l'un des Maître mot de ce site hors normes. Pour finir j'ai le souvenir ému d'un après-midi d'hiver passé avec mes enfants dans l'une des salles qui donnait sur la baie où des bacs plein de Légos étaient à disposition des familles et où l'on pouvait laisser libre court à son imagination. C'était incroyable de jouer à ce jeu tout en ayant un regard sur cette baie merveilleuses. Nous étions perchés là-haut, hors du temps. Assis au sol avec les enfants à partager en quelque sorte ce patrimoine, quoi de plus beau ? l'avez-vous vécu aussi ?

[@travismitchell737]

Watching this makes me think “when will the dragon appear!”

[@wonderfullife8520]

J'ai fait une vidéo sur le Mont-Saint-Michel. Pouvez vous m'aider en vous abonnant à ma chaîne. Merci👍☀️😊

[@nandusvijayan8583]

There's a huge dragon skull in the crypts😜

[@coronagodthefather3286]

Never

[@Kafir.United]

Dracarys!!!!

[@faith5401]

😂😂😂😂😂 u watch too much Mulan movie 😂😃 hahahaaaa

[@dmoney189]

I have been there. It is magical, magnificent, and mind blowing

[@brandonburrell8517]

I want to sleep, at least for one night of my life, behind those walls.

[@morpheusjp]

Its perfectly possible, I dit that, is costs Us$100 per night

[@bobduvar]

@@morpheusjp It must be magical ... Like being in the middle age among the ocean... Just you and the Mont Saint Michel... Pure mediation !

[@t-shirtman2526]

Just try not to get took by my boy Dracula

[@cynthiaennis3107]

Alex how long ago was it that amount of $? Thank you! It’s BEAUTIFUL!

[@elpatator]

Cynthia Ennis there are hotels, shops and restaurants inside the Mont, and I think a few people live there too. I don’t remember it being too expensive because there are so many people visiting anyways.

[@Stringman1950]

This is what drones excel at, revealing the enchanting beauty of a magnificent holy site like this. Thank you.

[@EQOAnostalgia]

Holy my arse

[@michaelreger3887]

@@EQOAnostalgia Yeah whatever.

[@JaydenLawson]

Beautifully shot and edited! That spire on the top would've never been really seen before in that detail.

[@bobdabuilder4075]

camera

[@bobdabuilder4075]

helicopter and camera etc

[@teiuq]

and the calm emphasizing music...

[@topilot]

As a commercial drone pilot I can honestly say this is one of the best cinematic short videos that I have seen. Fantastic job!

[@Silvervalist]

Thank you for your professional testimony. I agree: i have plaid this video maybe 10 times in a row and i forward it to my friends ! And i'm frenchman, from Normandy. I have been there several times as a kid with my parents. This place still my number one in France. It is a magical and spiritual place. When you are there, you feel energies from those Middle-age builders, loving God so much that they could spend all their money and their lives to engrave the Glory of God in stones... This place is Blessed

[@tvmrepic]

This place is a real time machine. All the buildings just brings you back in the Medieval times. And it's epic.

[@chopin65]

I visited here when I was a grad student. It is out of time and magical. Truly Holy.

[@evangelion0194]

Vive la France 🇨🇵

[@mikahaelxyx3814]

This might be the Most incredible place I've ever seen. Michael

[@Cryptonaut11]

I was there in 2012. Of all the places we visited, this was my favorite. Very beautiful place.

[@redstaplerguyforlifepastpr5763]

True

[@nightowl4892]

Where is this?

[@mzzmsmz]

@@nightowl4892 in France, more precisely in Normandy

[@nightowl4892]

@@mzzmsmz thanks for the info man..

[@Silvervalist]

@@nightowl4892 : this monument is in Normandy, but to be precise it is on the border between region Normandy and region Bretagne (Brittany, in english, the celtic region of France). See here position : www.worldeasyguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Mont-St-Michel-on-Map-of-France.jpg

[@wavestherules558]

This wasn't long enough by far. I could of watched this for an age taking in every building, roof,window, wall and street. More Drone footage please!

[@Manon14123]

I'm living an hour away from this beauty and I never get tired of it. Everytime I go to see the Mont I kinda get emotional. It's a timeless masterpiece of art.

[@julienpithois6391]

J'ai vu plusieurs fois ce lieu enchanteur. J'ai toujours pensé qu'on pouvait avoir envie de vivre dans le coin, même s'il n'y a pas grand chose, juste à cause du mont St Michel. Impossible de s'en passer. Selon les saisons, les marées, la lumière..une magie éternelle et mystique se dégage du lieu.

[@Moonstone.science]

Like being in a Time Machine! Is the cost of living within those area’s expensive?

[@didierjubeau176]

Que la Normandie et son Mont Saint-Michel sont magnifiques.

[@tikitaka4495]

Que la Bretagne et son Mont Saint-Michel sont magnifiques^^

[@didierjubeau176]

@@tikitaka4495 Pour votre connaissance, le Mont Saint Michel est en Normandie. Révisez votre histoire et votre géographie.

[@tikitaka4495]

@@didierjubeau176 L'histoire est un éternel débat. Révisez votre philosophie.

[@didierjubeau176]

@@tikitaka4495 il n'y a pas de débat porté à ce propos. Tout est prouvé et justifié.

[@baptistebrigand5882]

@@didierjubeau176 ..

[@moonisvlogs1984]

The most breathtaking place in France. I had the opportunity to experience it. Truly amazing one!!!

[@danawooten4333]

So magical

[@edhartnett9055]

25 years ago today I was lucky enough to visit this incredible place. What a joy to see this today and be able to relive the thrill I felt then and how much I was in awe of it.

[@carabiner7999]

I went there, as a child, a couple of times, and dreamed one day of living in Mont Saint Michel, as my family had moved to Belgium, from GB. I think now, I'd rather live in another part of France, with less tourists, but it is lovely to be able to revisit my dreams. Thank you.

[@cherryb6238]

Absolutely breathtaking! x

[@traudivandergang5160]

Museum hanfleur

[@redstaplerguyforlifepastpr5763]

Yup

[@umuter3374]

I've been there 3 years ago when I was living in France. Brings up good memories. Magical place with a beautiful footage...

[@lepetitreporter2528]

c'est juste magnifique bravo

[@Altenholz]

Honestly one of my most favorite places on earth, very very special!

[@dominiquelabe2193]

Splendide cadre lumière l'archange les mouettes et tout le reste, bravo. Dominique labe.

[@magieoliver6813]

I visited this place last September 2019, more than the splendid beauty of this village, its the story behind how and why this was built amazed me❤️❤️❤️

[@RahulYadav-su8qf]

Then tell us also.....❤️

[@zerojee1]

@@RahulYadav-su8qf go look it up ;)

[@RahulYadav-su8qf]

@@zerojee1 where.... Tell me the story

[@Silvervalist]

@@RahulYadav-su8qf i want to know too ;-)

[@360worldvision9]

Wonderful Archetecture!

[@Emancipation240]

OMG, what a charming, beautiful as well as vintage place it is!!! I am astonished.

[@museluvr]

Please do NOT use God' name in vain. Have more respect for the Creator.

[@Mahckin]

Incredible, I still remember my reaction when I visited here. Breathtaking

[@je_poi1106]

So BEAUTIFUL! This is literally a kingdom!

[@apurvapathak4680]

The fact that until about a month back I didn't believe this place existed(I'd seen pics but thought it was a movie set of sorts) is just 🤯

[@Da_pok]

Just got back from a trip to Mont St Michel!!! Awesome video and an excellent reminder!!

[@jhartman8591]

one of the most beautiful majestic places I have ever visited!

[@flaperon_]

This is a beautiful castle with wonderful views!

[@angelajv]

We were there June 2019, when they were celebrating the 75th anniversary of D-Day. It's truly breathtaking... a different world!

[@kirouanemohamedamine7995]

Are you single?

[@baptistebrigand5882]

@@kirouanemohamedamine7995 and your mother?

[@DM-bs2oz]

Im from south east asia, and this is the first place that i want to visit if ever i got the money, this place is magical!

[@rodrigosuarez1942]

This is truly a testament of what faith and love for beauty can create. Sadly, something almost completely lost today.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

The beauty and majestic figure of Mont Saint Michel is beyond description , unimaginable , immeasurable , unfathomable and invincible From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵

[@marie-luisepeetz2610]

1976 war ich mit meiner Freundin Anita in MONT SAINT MICHEL , es war etwas ganz besonderes für mich . Sehenswert !

[@zombiehampster1397]

Wow....I've always wanted to visit Mont Saint Michel. The footage via drone is breath-taking...I got chills watching it climb up to the statue of the archangel Michael.

[@vinotinto8547]

Even the Middle Earth doesn't have this level of epicness.

[@Solzara]

Rivendell.

[@stefan1924]

This was obviously the inspiration for Minas Tirith.

[@micro_my_blood]

Agreed!

[@goofverdinus165]

yes it does, cmon bruh.

[@andrealettich]

@@stefan1924 yes i think some

[@EvsEntps]

If you ever visit Mont Saint Michel don't go via the tourist bridge, instead park in a nearby village and then walk across the grazing fields towards it: you will experience its true majesty growing on the horizon.

[@gedesudarma7247]

I've been twice visiting this gorgeous Le Mont St Michel .it was in the winter time and really love it. I stayed in Pontorson just near by.

[@porridge57]

I was there in 1999. This makes me want to go back. Beautiful!

[@AleksanderDanich-23-07-1986]

C'est magnifique!😁

[@20quid]

I love how drones can capture this graceful serene image but in real life it's just this small thing going REEEEEE above your head while everyone ducks for cover.

[@ingeheld4940]

Mein lieber Schutzengel Michael! Danke an den Erfinder des Internets, danke an das Team, welches diesen Film gedreht hat und danke an die Baumeister von damals. RESPEKT !!!

[@redford4ever]

I was expecting beautiful shots and hit "play" blasé. Still got my breath literally taken away. Great soundtrack too.

[@MHPKO]

This is from an age that engineers and architects had the inspiration of god and they were sure that their work will last for centuries for future generations as a legacy. Sadly there aren’t anymore such passion and inspiration, now is the generation of tiktok.

[@liamsmith4872]

Crazy to even believe thag I've been here. Was an amazing school trip!

[@silvaniamariadosreis270]

Lindo demais esse lugar, gostaria de conhecer!🇧🇷🛫🌎

[@ShinobitheCat]

Wow! This place is just amazing! Wherever you look the architecture is phenomenal! 😮

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

Also check out the Milan gothic church, it's massive

[@ricardopescador4971]

Ok. I can't really say enough about this video. This is basically "a birds eye-view" of Mont St. Michel . I'm not surprised at all that you won that prize. 👏👏👏

[@klartext2225]

Merci beaucoup!!! Vielen Dank! Zweieinhalb Minuten Zeit zu Sehen, Staunen, Durchatmen. Tut sehr gut. Die Schönheit des Ortes begegnet der Schönheit der Aufnahmen. Und wir brauchen dringend Schönheit auf dieser Welt. Jeden Tag ein bisschen.

[@OussamaTahiri]

France 😍

[@Panos835]

Looks like a moving unreal painting - well done for the shots and the music !

[@thewordisoursword8472]

I visited this amazing place, June 1983, after hooking up with a group of girls and their teachers, from Hodge Hill Girls school, BIRMINGHAM.

[@TheRockeyAllen]

Interesting story 🤔

[@thewordisoursword8472]

@@TheRockeyAllen Thanks.

[@ninggalpeteng]

how did people in the past build this amazing building??..what kind of tool and machinery they have to build this in the midle of the sea.. this is amazing

[@SuperLn1991]

They started on a rock with a small church but it got bigger and bigger with t,ime. Their tools were not much different to modern ones

[@LaRusso]

I remember going there when I was like 10, great place.

[@sajee6198]

This is exactly how I pictured the town when reading All the light we cannot see. Beautiful. It's like it's been trapped in another time.

[@salamander981]

Cette video c`est vraiment magnifique. Merci beaucoup...un jour, j`irai au Mont Saint-Michel.

[@tristan.h5099]

Que ton rêve se réalise 😉

[@The1stDukeDroklar]

Incredible! Can you imagine seeing that 1300 years ago.

[@LadyNeesa]

Absolutely stunning! A place I’ve been wanting to visit. The aerial view shows how majestic it is from the ground and above. Thanks for sharing!

[@kirouanemohamedamine7995]

Are you single?

[@empawprint]

This is one of the most beautiful videoes ever...its so magical!

[@kirouanemohamedamine7995]

Where are you from?

[@empawprint]

@@kirouanemohamedamine7995 Norway...

[@kirouanemohamedamine7995]

Ok I'm from Algeria

[@akhmadsantosowicaksono8764]

That is Amazing building in the World

[@HEALINGMUSICSTUDIO]

An exceedingly beautiful castle. Sea. Beautiful video. Thank you for sharing. ^^*

[@justliketree27]

The Beautiful City of Gondor Minas Tirith!

[@Rain-jx1po]

Wow, what a magnificent and beautiful structure. My ideal city or town would look just like that.

[@mycroft16]

Isn't the tide around here just wicked fast? Anyway, this is one of the most hauntingly beautiful fortresses/churches anywhere on Earth. A place I want to see some day.

[@maximes4428]

Yes, it's fast. There used to be a parking lot just next to the Mont. Tides would come in and floods cars within minutes. There are videos proof of this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJC4loqtiN6XrNU

[@marirossi]

Studied at school...never seen before so near!!! Wonderful place!!❤❤❤ and excellent video!!! 👍👍👍

[@MotneNielsen]

this place is magical... and i've been there!

[@jasonk3605]

Incredible. First time I have seen this.

[@itsshalevfromtaxidashcamer9390]

*KZbin: "I brought to you a beautiful castle in Europe, from 5 years ago."*

[@vincentphilip9712]

LMFAO, broooo

[@jstone98]

Well, I can think of worse things in 2020....

[@SheriffofYouTube]

google is pure garbage. they basically spoon feed their audience the same videos seasonally

[@pattedechat2457]

It's not a castle...

[@shaezbreizh86]

@@pattedechat2457 its a castlabayetownisland

[@Jupe367]

I am so glad I have visited this place. This is my favorite part of the France tour.

[@ShengTheCraftsman]

it is insane how they built that top roof and remain solid until today

[@ValerieJNorse]

@@_blank-_ -- There is absolutely no reason for that rudeness. Unless, of course, it's your sole means of expressing yourself.

[@딸기수박이갑이다]

몽셍미첼 방문한지 18년의 시간이 흘렀지만 여전한 위용으로 서있네요. 좋은 영상 감사합니다.

[@KacyJones]

Wow, this has got to be one of the most magical places in the entire world. Thanks for sharing!

[@irishman27]

Visited this on holiday 6 year ago really beautiful waiked rite to the top great view

[@datboidego]

Mind blowing. How the hell did they managed to build that back in the days, and the put a statue on top. How??

[@canihave2bucks]

White people

[@codeorbs]

The sea levels where much lower back then and construction happened during low tide. Also, labor was very cheap and raw material like coral where within reach so no huge transportation difficulties,. nevertheless it's an amazing structure

[@ExSheriffFattyBoySkinnyArms]

Empty it took more than 600 years to build

[@Alaryk111]

They used a helicopter to put the statue in the place.

[@pp7x79]

absolutely enormous scaffolding i think :)

[@VELVET_WARRIOR]

Wow, I remember seeing something like this a few years ago and I forgot the name of the island. I said one simple prayer to God that’d i’d see it again and here i am! Amazing

[@szh70]

One of the most incredible things I've ever seen. It's straight out of a Lord of The Rings scene. I'm almost expecting to see Orc's trying to crash the gates. Your drone footage is perfect.

[@ccrosby100]

I am with you Brandon Burrell, just one night would be magic. Beautiful.

[@marlypires8499]

Lindo demais! Amo esse lugar, quero voltar.

[@susanharris3552]

My daughter and I stayed overnight at one of the boutique hotels. Absolutely breathtaking and sooo peaceful.

[@guugle]

потрясающая красота!

[@TravelDrone]

Wow. This is very nice view. it helps to see oversea country from my bed.🤣

[@PracticalIdeas]

Great views of Mont Saint Michel ! Like :)

[@EternalBreton82]

Beautiful European culture and art! Magnificent!

[@pablosantospablo4038]

Um pedaço do céu na terra

[@sylviedelattre3502]

Merveilleux et son histoire est tellement belle je garde de cette découverte un doux souvenir

[@MerchantIvoryfilms]

For any LOTR nerds out there, that ladies and orcs is your real life Minas Tirith....and was used heavily in as inspiration for the concept art and set design.

[@SsVoyage1892]

If I ever go there, I’m 100 percent sure I’ll love it. It looks like its from a movie

[@lcflcf1]

Parabéns Rapahael perfeito som.

[@gabbyhyman1246]

Thank you for uplifting my heart. Drones can take videos but only artists create visual masterpieces.