Family activities in Saint-Malo

Discover the activities to do in Saint-Malo with family and enjoy the charms of the corsair city with your whole tribe! From beaches to restaurants through the museums of Saint-Malo, here is our selection of 100% kids friendly ideas.

Enjoy the beaches of the Emerald Coast

Image

Just like its neighbor Dinard, Saint-Malo is one of the most popular seaside resorts in northern Brittany. From Rosais beach to Rothéneuf harbor, kilometers of fine sand, dunes and pebbles stretch along the bay. They have ideal conditions to relax and practice many water activities such as windsurfing, surfing, sand yachting, etc. 

Most of the beaches of Saint-Malo are easily accessible on foot or by car. At low tide, they offer a dream setting to build sand castles or dig in the rocks and water holes in search of shells and small marine animals!

Good to know: a stone's throw from the historic center, Bon-Secours beach has a natural swimming pool allowing children to swim easily, even at low tide.

Visit the Grand Aquarium of Saint-Malo

Located at the entrance to the corsair city of Saint-Malo, the Grand Aquarium houses more than 10,000 marine animals of 600 different species. Lasting approximately 2 hours, the fully immersive visit will plunge you into the heart of multiple aquatic universes (cold and temperate seas, warm and tropical seas, tropical mangroves, pirate galleon wreck, 360° ring, etc.).

The aquarium also offers several unique attractions: 

• the touch tank which allows visitors to touch various marine species that populate the Breton coasts (small-spotted catsharks, starfish, spider crabs); 
• the “Nautibus”, a real submarine that allows you to observe thousands of fish through the porthole;
• “Abyssal Descender”, a high-pressure descent simulator that allows you to discover the abyssal fauna and flora from 3000 to 5000 m deep.

If your child wishes, he can also become a “keeper for a day” and spend half a day alongside an aquarist to discover all facets of the profession.

Explore the fortifications of the corsair city

Image

The forts of Saint-Malo constitute an impressive system set up by Vauban under the reign of Louis XIV. Some, such as Fort National, are accessible at low tide or by boat and can be visited. A 2 km long wall protects the old city. From the top of the ramparts, you will have a breathtaking view of the historic center and the bay of Saint-Malo.

Discover the museums of Saint Malo with the family

Discover the events and characters that made the history of the corsair city! From the house of Jacques Cartier to the corsair ships, passing through an authentic Second World War bunker, the museums of Saint-Malo plunge you into the daily life of the Malouins through the centuries. Guided tours, led by enthusiasts, will interest young and old alike.

Picnic in the parks of Saint-Malo

The many public gardens and parks of Saint-Malo offer a pleasant setting to stroll with the family, play sports or organize a picnic in the shade of century-old trees. Perfect for enjoying a little coolness between two trips to the beach! 

Taste a Breton galette

In the city center, by the sea or on the port of Saint-Malo, the delicious Breton galettes delight gourmets! In a savory or sweet version, topped with sausage or salted butter caramel, it is impossible to leave the city without tasting a good crepe in one of the many tea rooms and restaurants in Saint-Malo! 

Go for a walk around Saint-Malo

The region is full of hiking trails accessible to all ages. If your children like to walk, you will have a great time! Along the coast or inland, the hiking trails of Saint-Malo take you to discover the local fauna and flora and the most beautiful landscapes in the area.

Various tourist sites are located in the surrounding area: Mont Saint-Michel, the picturesque town of Cancale or even Cap Fréhel, an exceptional place offering one of the most beautiful panoramas of Brittany.

Your hotel for a family stay in Saint-Malo

Are you looking for family accommodation to welcome you comfortably during your stay in Saint-Malo with children?

Put down your suitcases in one of our B&B HOTELS in Saint-Malo and enjoy a range of equipment and services designed to make your life easier: 

Image

• double or family rooms that can accommodate up to 4 people;
• a baby bed available on request at reception;
• a self-service microwave to heat bottles and small jars;
• a television connected to the main cable channels;
• unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi to surf the internet and stay always connected;
• different on-site catering options (jars, all-you-can-eat breakfast, meal delivery) for holidays placed under the sign of relaxation and serenity…

Close to the Saint-Malo train station and the main roads, our establishments have a free parking, reserved for our customers: the best for getting around easily with the family!

• Our B&B HOTEL Saint-Malo Centre is 5 minutes from the port of Saint-Malo.
• Our B&B HOTEL Saint-Malo Sud is equidistant between Dinard and Saint-Malo and will allow you to enjoy the attractions offered by the two seaside resorts.

Popular for group stays in Saint-Malo, our establishments also welcome your loved ones for a family reunion or a wedding in the corsair city.