All aboard for Saint-Malo!

The Island of Grand Bé

Accessible from the Plage de Bon Secours beach

The uninhabited island of Grand Bé is located at the mouth of the River Rance and can be reached from the Plage de Bon Secours. Buried here is the well-known author François-René de Chateaubriand, who was born in Saint-Malo. Before his death, the author asked to be buried on the island of Grand Bé. You can reach the island on foot at low tide. Beware of the incoming tide - you could get wet or stuck on the island!

Plage de Bon Secours

Rue de la Crosse

Famous for its seawater swimming pool and its diving platform, a summer's day on this beach is a blissful experience for locals and visitors alike. Relax on the beach at both low and high tide and enjoy the water whilst soaking up the Breton sunshine.

Hotel Le Grand Bé

1 place des Frères Lamennais

Welcome to Saint-Malo old town's 4 star hotel where you can be happy, your way. Lay down your bags under the spectacular fishing creel in the hotel's entrance hall. Breathe in the sea air and soak up the history from the elegant, contemporary surroundings of your room. Don't just visit Saint-Malo - live it!

The Ramparts

Walk along the ramparts surrounding Saint-Malo's old town. A lovely walk which gives you a bird's eye view of the city. Enjoy the view of the island of Grand Bé and the Petit Bé Fort, stop off at the Bastion de la Hollande cannons and see the Fort National and Plage de l'Eventail beach.

Saint-Vincent Cathedral

12 Rue Saint-Benoist

St Vincent Cathedral is located at the very centre of the old town. According to tradition, the cathedral's bells are rung at 10 pm every night. Originally, this announced the closure of the citadel's gates. Constructed in the 12th century, the cathedral has been repeatedly rebuilt and extended. It is now classified as a national heritage site.

Saint-Vincent Gate

Make a grand entrance into the old town through its most famous gate, Saint Vincent Gate, which was built in 1708 and is adorned with the town's Coat of Arms. Stroll through Saint-Malo's cobbled streets, take a tour of the ramparts and discover the other gates to this famous city of corsairs.

Étoile du Roy, corsair frigate

Quai de Terre Neuve 

A Saint-Malo landmark, Étoile du Roy is a 46 m long three-masted, square-sailed frigate. She is a replica of a Saint-Malo corsair ship from the 18th century. The ship is now berthed at the Quai de Terre Neuve and open to visitors throughout the year. She continues to set sail during Breton events. Dive into the history of the Corsair City.