Grande Rue, Mont-Saint-Michel

The Grande Rue is the main medieval street of Mont-Saint-Michel, serving as the primary route from the fortified entrance gates to the abbey since the 12th century. This narrow cobblestone street is lined with 15th-16th century houses built using encorbellement construction, where each floor slightly overhangs the one below. Visitors walk through approximately 60 classified historic buildings, browse traditional shops continuing an 800-year pilgrim tradition, and dine at establishments like the legendary La Mère Poulard restaurant founded in 1888.