2.  Mont-Saint-Michel was built under Bishop Aubert of Avranges, who thought that an angel had told him to construct it on a 300-foot rock.  It was constructed in 1879, at the request of Archangel Michael.

3.  Mont-Saint-Michel was built on the north coast of France, near the border of Brittany and Normandy.  The castle sits upon the gulf of Saint Malo.

4.  One of the most important special features is the spire on the very top of the castle. The statue is depicted as Saint Michael.  The castle also contains a dungeon, and a historical abbey that has been through numerous fires and restorations.  Mont-Saint-Michel is also surrounded by quicksand.  In addition, the castle has a sanctuary honoring Archangel Michel and a medieval alleyway.

5.  The castle was used in the 6 th & 7 th centuries as a stronghold of Romono-British culture, until it was taken over by the Franks.  Mont-Saint-Michel is currently used as a museum and tour site.  Around the time it was finished, the castle served as a way to preserve the freedom of the people and provided protection for those who wanted shelter.

6.  The castle is still almost completely intact as of today.

9.  Not many families have lived in the castle.