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Origin and history

The Passage under the Vieille Auberge du Mont-Saint-Michel is a monument located in the historic commune of Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy. This place, integrated with the medieval architecture of the site, bears witness to the urban and tourist evolution of this high heritage place. No specific period of construction or use is mentioned in available sources.

Mont-Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been attracting pilgrims and visitors for centuries. Buildings such as this hostel reflect the adaptation of infrastructure to the needs of travellers, in a context where the mountain played a major religious, military and economic role. The vaulted passages, typical of medieval architecture, were often used to connect public or private spaces while supporting the upper floors.