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Cornwall's answer to Mont St-Michel occupies a rocky island opposite the old har-
bour of Penzance. The abbey (
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) was originally built by Benedictine monks, but
has served many roles over the years (including a coastal fort, stately home and even an
ammunition dump). It's now the family home of the St Aubyn family, although it's offi-
cially owned by the National Trust. Don't miss the chance to walk across to the island
along its famous cobbled causeway, which only reveals itself at low tide.
