Tour Mont Saint-Michel, the real-life Minas Tirith (pictures) - CNET

Covering a tiny island just off the coast of France, Mont Saint-Michel looks like a fantasy, yet it has stood the test of time for over 1,000 years. Here is a photo tour of this legendary castle and abbey that has inspired the imaginations of so many.

Tour Mont Saint-Michel, the real-life Minas Tirith (pictures)

Tour Mont Saint-Michel, the real-life Minas Tirith (pictures) - CNET

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Tour Mont Saint-Michel, the real-life Minas Tirith (pictures) - CNET

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Tour Mont Saint-Michel, the real-life Minas Tirith (pictures) - CNET

Tour Mont Saint-Michel, the real-life Minas Tirith (pictures) - CNET

Le Mont-Saint-Michel Architecture Guide (online)