Mont St-Michel

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Granite islet in the bay of St-Michel, northwest France, situated in the département of Manche near the mouth of the River Couesnon, 24 km/15 mi southeast of Granville. It was converted to a peninsula in 1875 with the construction of a 2 km/1.2 mi long causeway. It has a Benedictine monastery, the abbey being founded in the 10th century in the place of an oratory built in 708.

Blue represents the black population and links with Africa. Red stands for those of mixed race. The original blue and red flag was based on the French tricolour. Effective date: 25 February 1986. >>