• Academics
    • Study Abroad
      • New York City
      • Scotland 2017
      • Costa Rica 2016
      • Spain 2016
      • France 2018
  • News
    • In the Media
    • Press Releases
  • Community Voices
  • Profiles
    • Alumni
    • Faculty
    • Partners
    • Staff
    • Student
  • Student Success
  • The Arts
  • ccv.edu

CCV Now

The Online News Magazine of the Community College of Vermont

  • Academics
    • Study Abroad
      • New York City
      • Scotland 2017
      • Costa Rica 2016
      • Spain 2016
      • France 2018
  • News
    • In the Media
    • Press Releases
  • Community Voices
  • Profiles
    • Student
    • Faculty
    • Alumni
    • Partners
    • Staff
  • Student Success
  • The Arts
You are here: Home / Study Abroad / France 2018 / Mont Saint-Michel

Mont Saint-Michel

May 10, 2018 by Alexis Bellows

https://now.ccv.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Video-2.mov

Today we went to Saint-Michel in Normandy France. We learned many history facts about this place. We found out that about eight people are left living on the island. They mostly maintain the grounds. Another interesting fact about the grounds is that “high” tide is really only during a new moon and a full moon. So the water doesn’t get that high until then. It is mostly just beach around it. We also found out that the high water during the new moon and full moon gets the grass salty, so the lamb is naturally salty in this area. The one thing I found really fascinating is the Saint-Michel statue at the top of building. Our tour guide told us some really interesting things about this statue. The statue is copper on the inside and gold on the outside. It gets shined every few years. It was assembled in pieces. Each piece was about 50 kilos (about 110 pounds) and it is 140 feet above sea level.

Photos courtesy of Deb Grant.

This slideshow requires JavaScript.

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)


Where We're Going


Read more from our trip

Filed Under: France 2018 Tagged: academics, study abroad

We Are CCV

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzayjSIXwp4

No matter where you want to go in life, CCV can help you get there. Hundreds of class options, flexible scheduling, and the lowest cost per credit in the state.

Subscribe to CCV Now!

Sign up to receive updates when we publish new content.
Loading

CCV In The Media

  • Stryk Group USA Announces New Hires
  • Vermont State Colleges Announce Tuition Freeze
  • State college trustees freeze tuition and explore unifying all the system’s schools
  • Study recommends state colleges unify, receive millions in extra funding
  • Report: Combine and Fund Vermont State Colleges

More Media Mentions >

Press Releases

  • CCV to Host Abenaki Speaker Series
  • Prior Learning Assessment at CCV Boosts Early Childhood Educators
  • CCV Joins Amazon Web Services Academy to Offer Cloud Computing Course
  • CCV Expands Options for High School Seniors with Extended Early College Deadline
  • CCV Announces New Certificate Programs

More Press Releases >

Submit a Story Idea

We’re always looking for stories to tell about the great things happening at CCV, but we need your help to know about them! If you know of a student, staff member or instructor doing something cool, or have an event coming up that you think we might write about, drop us a line.

Copyright © 2021 · Community College of Vermont · Contact Us · About

Facebook IconTwitter IconYouTube Icon

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn more about our cookie policy.