A corsair city ringed by granite ramparts, Saint-Malo fascinates with its dramatic tides, its islets reached on foot depending on the sea, and its past as a haven of privateers. Here are the places not to miss.
Looking for things to do in Saint-Malo, places to visit near Saint-Malo or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.
Open Saint-Malo on the interactive mapThis 2 km circuit encircles the walled town and offers spectacular views over the sea, the Fort National and the island of Grand Bé. The Bidouane tower marks the high point of the walk.
See on the map →This 15th-century fortress overlooking Place Chateaubriand now houses the city's history museum, between its corsair past and maritime expansion.
See on the map →Built in 1689 to Vauban's plans at the request of Louis XIV, this fort stands in the middle of the sea and can be visited at low tide from the Éventail beach.
See on the map →Accessible only at low tide via the Bés causeway, this island holds the grave of the Saint-Malo writer Chateaubriand, facing the horizon he so admired.
See on the map →In the heart of the walled town, this cathedral blends a Romanesque nave and a Gothic choir and holds the tomb of the famous corsair Robert Surcouf.
See on the map →This beach over 2 km long is ideal for walking, jogging and sand yachting, with an open view of the Fort National and the Emerald Coast.
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