article_snippet: Tens of thousands of curious visitors have crowded historic Mont Saint-Michel and other beauty spots along the French coastline with the promise of a ‘tide of the century’, but it may not have lived up to everyone's expectations.
article_snippet: French officials said the 'supertide' would be a major opportunity for tourism in Brittany, including the walled port city of Saint-Malo .
article_snippet: On each occasion, Mont Saint-Michel provides a stunning setting for those looking to watch the phenomenon.
article_snippet: Incredible photos snapped from the air show Mont Saint-Michel, an 11th century abbey located off France’s Normandy coast, cut off from the mainland as it was surrounded by water in the English Channel.
article_snippet: French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian (left) and  Foreign Affairs Minister Laurent Fabius to Mont Saint-Michel .
article_snippet: Michael Dodds, director of the regional tourism committee, said: 'This natural phenomenon is an incredible opportunity for tourism in Brittany at this time of year.'
highlights_snippet: Incredible aerial photos show the picturesque landmark off the coast of Normandy cut off from the mainland .
  