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	51 of 84. The island lies about one kilometer (0.6 miles) off France's north-western coast and in the past accessible at low tide to the many pilgrims to its abbey But when the tide came in, it was capable of being defended against from possible assaults as it would often strand, drive off, or drown would-be assailants.