Walk the Intra-Muros Ramparts
1.5 hours | Easy | Completely free access; offers views of the old town and the sea
Where to visit
Where to visit in Saint-Malo?
Brittany, France
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Saint-Malo is a historic walled port city in Brittany on the English Channel. Once a notorious stronghold for corsairs (French privateers/pirates), the historic old town (Intra-Muros) is completely enclosed by tall granite ramparts. During low tide, sandy beaches emerge, allowing visitors to walk to historic islets and forts.
Saint-Malo is a historic walled port city in Brittany on the English Channel. Once a notorious stronghold for corsairs (French privateers/pirate...
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Walk to Grand Bé Tidal Island (Tomb of Chateaubriand)
1.5 hours | Easy | Only accessible at low tide; check tide tables to avoid getting trapped
Fort National Guided Tour
1 hour | Easy | 17th-century fortress designed by Vauban, accessible only at low tide
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Good first tap
Walk atop the massive granite ramparts surrounding the old town and explore the tidal islands of Grand Bé and Petit Bé at low tide.
Best time
June to September
How to reach
Direct high-speed TGV train connects Paris Montparnasse to Saint-Malo in 2 hours 15 minutes. Drive via A11 and A84 highways.
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