Discover Saint-Malo: History, Coastline and Holiday Apartments

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Culture and History

At Fort National, the site has been classified as a historic monument since 17 May 1906; its outer walls received a separate classification on 20 August 1913. The fort consists of a double enceinte, the second of which contains a barracks for the troops. During a visit, its history is explained and both enclosures are shown; access is only possible at low tide.

The Manoir de Limoëlou is the only surviving heritage site of Jacques Cartier. Jacques Cartier came from Saint-Malo and discovered Canada in 1534. The manor house was restored and furnished to illustrate the everyday life and travels of its former owner. The Manoir Jacques Cartier has offered guided tours since 1984.

The Mémorial 39/45 is located in bunkers built in the courtyard of a former 18th-century fort. There, a tour leads through a three-storey air-defence bunker.

The tomb of Chateaubriand and the ensemble of Îlot du Grand Bé were classified as historic monuments by decree of 24 November 1954. Tour Solidor and its outlying structures have been classified as historic monuments since 12 July 1886. Construction of Tour Solidor appears to have been begun at the end of the 14th century by Duke Jean IV of Brittany to control Saint-Malo; at the beginning of the 15th century, it was extensively remodelled on the orders of Duke Jean V.

Coastline and Nature

Pointe de la Varde is a protected natural area located 32 metres above sea level and offering extensive views over the Bay of Saint-Malo. At Pointe de la Varde, visitor traffic is directed along a single path so that vegetation can develop in areas that are not walked on.

Plage du Sillon offers good conditions for kite flying, land sailing and windsurfing. The Cité d’Alet peninsula on the GR®34 from Saint-Malo to Dinard offers views of the Rance estuary, the city and the Bay of Saint-Malo, as well as Dinard, and is home to numerous bunkers from the Second World War. The GR®34 hiking trail from Saint-Malo to Dinard begins in Saint-Malo, is 14.4 km long and is classified as a moderately difficult hike.

Experiences and Trails

The Grand Aquarium de Saint-Malo presents 10,000 fish from 600 species in 10 themed areas dedicated to the seas and oceans of the world. The Nautibus experience at the Grand Aquarium de Saint-Malo uses a simulator for a descent to a depth of 300 metres and is followed by a ride in small submarines.

Îlot du Grand Bé can be reached from Bon Secours beach for only a few hours each day at low tide and offers panoramic views of the corsair city.

Other Places

Plage de l'Éventail is a named geographical feature recorded as a beach in the vicinity of Saint-Malo. Saint-Malo Castle is a structure recorded as a historic site in the vicinity of Saint-Malo. St. Louis Gate is a site recorded as a historic site in the vicinity of Saint-Malo. Louis Bastion is a site recorded as a historic site in the vicinity of Saint-Malo.

Quai Saint-Louis Defensive Wall is a structure recorded as a historic site in the vicinity of Saint-Malo. Plage du Mole is a named geographical feature recorded as a beach in the vicinity of Saint-Malo. Plage Verger is a named geographical feature recorded as a beach in the area around Saint-Malo. Le Petit Bey is a named geographical formation recorded as an island in the vicinity of Saint-Malo.

Further destinations: Epiniac, La Mézière, Saint-Marcan, Pléchâtel, Le Verger, Guipry, La Baussaine, La Chapelle-De-Brain

To the overarching travel overview: Ille-Et-Vilaine.