What is the name of the island and commune in Normandy, France?
Q: What is the name of the island and commune in Normandy, France?
A: The island and commune in Normandy, France is called Le Mont-Saint-Michel.
Q: How far is it from the country's northwestern coast?
A: Le Mont-Saint-Michel is located about one kilometre (0.6 miles) from the country's northwestern coast.
Q: What river does it sit near to?
A: Le Mont-Saint-Michel sits near to the Couesnon River near Avranches.
Q: How large is it?
A: Le Mont-Saint-Michel has a size of 247 acres (100 ha).
Q: Who are the people that live there called?
A: The people that live at Le Mont Saint Michel are called the Montois.
Q: When was a monastery built on this island?
A: A monastery was built on this island in the eighth century AD.
Q: What can be seen as an example of how feudal society worked here?
A: At Le Mont Saint Michel, there is an example of how feudal society worked with God at the top, followed by abbey and monastery, then great halls, stores and houses below that, and finally outside walls were fishermen and farmers lived at the bottom.
Q: Is it part of UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites ?
A: Yes, Le Mont Saint Michel and its bay are part of UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.
