What to do in Saint Malo

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In the northeast of Brittany, facing the English islands of Jersey and Guernsey, the city of Saint-Malo is an ideal destination for family vacations, a company seminar or a romantic weekend. Discover our selection of must-do activities in Saint-Malo and prepare your trip now!

Discover the history of the Corsair City

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A bastion of privateers in the service of the king, the pretty Breton city has lived for several centuries to the rhythm of the sea. Discover its history and that of its inhabitants in the museums of Saint-Malo:

• The manor of Limoëlou, former home of Jacques Cartier, provides invaluable testimony to the life of the explorer and the daily life of the villagers and farmers of the time.
• The Terre-Neuvas Museum pays tribute to the cod fishermen in Newfoundland, an activity that kept the city alive for many years.
• The 39/45 memorial is installed in a former German armed forces bunker. It recounts the key episodes of the Second World War in the city of Saint-Malo (invasion, fortifications, liberation).
• The Museum of the History of the City and the Pays Malouin occupies the castle of the Duchess Anne. Its varied collections are dedicated to French maritime history and the great figures from Saint-Malo.
• Within the Solidor tower, the long-haul museum of the Cap Horniers retraces the history of commercial navigation by the Cape Horn route.
• The Étoile du Roy Museum is the 3rd largest sailing ship in France. Embark on an authentic privateer ship!

On a free visit or guided tour, these museums will interest visitors of all ages.

In the heart of the bay and off the coast of the city, the forts of Saint-Malo testify to the importance of the city under the reign of Louis XIV. Built according to Vauban's plans, they ensured the defense of the privateer city of Saint-Malo and its imposing ramparts. In the extension of the fortifications, the walk on the Môle des Noires, an emblematic rocky pier of the city, offers one of the most beautiful views of the city.

Relax on the beaches of the Emerald Coast

The pretty town of Ille-et-Vilaine is also renowned for its sandy and pebble beaches, bathed by the turquoise waters of the Emerald Coast. Accessible on foot from the historic center, the beaches of Saint-Malo are ideal for lazing in the sun, building sandcastles, walking with your feet in the water or climbing the rocks. Sand yachting, funboarding, dinghy sailing, sea kayaking, rowing, surfing or stand up paddle boarding: they offer a dream setting for practicing all types of water sports, winter and summer.

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Explore the hiking trails around Saint-Malo

Do you like to walk in nature? Discover the region along the Saint-Malo hiking trails! Experienced walker or Sunday stroller, the routes of different distances will allow you to explore the small surrounding villages, the coast or the sumptuous landscapes offered by the Rance estuary…

Visit the tourist attractions of the region

The Corsair City is the ideal base for visiting the emblematic places of North Brittany. The following tourist sites are located within 1 hour by car from Saint-Malo:

• The town of Cancale, a small typically Breton town renowned for its oyster farms.
• Cap Fréhel and its cliffs of schist and pink sandstone which dominate the sea from more than 70 meters.
• Mont Saint-Michel, a unique religious sanctuary in the world and the scene of the greatest tides in Europe.

Some major sites in the region are also accessible by train from the Saint-Malo train station.

Taste the specialties of Saint-Malo

Don't leave town without tasting the specialties of Saint-Malo! Spices, Kouign Amann, seafood platter, local fruits and vegetables… The shops and markets of Saint-Malo are full of delicious products, typical of Breton gastronomy. Also to be enjoyed in creperies, brasseries and restaurants in Saint-Malo!

Your hotel in Saint-Malo

Are you looking for a comfortable and inexpensive accommodation solution in Saint-Malo?

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Ideally located in the immediate vicinity of the traffic routes and points of interest of the Corsair City, our establishments welcome you all year round for a family weekend, a business trip or a group stay in Saint-Malo.

• Our B&B HOTEL Saint-Malo Centre is 5 minutes from the port of Saint-Malo, the ramparts and the superb beaches of the city.
• Our B&B HOTEL Saint-Malo Sud is located at equal distance from Dinard and Saint-Malo. Perfect for exploring the region and enjoying the attractions offered by the two seaside resorts!

Our double or family rooms (accommodating up to 4 people) are equipped with premium bedding, cozy and pleasant, as well as a private bathroom. So that you don't miss anything, B&B HOTELS services and equipment are there: flat-screen television with a variety of channels, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi, free parking at the foot of the hotel, 24-hour automatic reception, etc. Our PRM adapted rooms are designed to comfortably accommodate our senior or disabled clients. If you wish to benefit from it, simply make the request when booking online.

Want a TV tray? Our restaurant partners will be happy to deliver the meal of your choice, to enjoy in front of your favorite movie or series! A distributor of sweet and savory treats is also available to satisfy your small hunger pangs at any time of the day or night, as well as a microwave oven, to heat up your small dishes or baby's bottle.

Book your B&B HOTEL in Saint-Malo now at the best price!