Mont-Saint-Michel , France It is believed that Aubert, Bishop of d'Avranches, founded a sanctuary on Mont-Tombe, after 3 successive appearances by the Archangel Michael. Consecrated in 709 the building twice called The Wonder is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. It is built on three levels on the rocky mountainside. In 1204 , a tragic event occurs during the conquest of Normandy by Philip Augustus against Jean landless . Mont Saint Michel is part of Normandy, home of John landless King of England. The Knights of Breton Guy de Thouars are outraged by the assassination 'of Arthur by John. They lose any action when they attack the Mont Saint Michel. During the fighting, they fire that completely devastates the site. Knights of Guy de Thouars then pass by the sword all who try to escape more at -> http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Mont-Saint-Michel