Saint-Malo

City

Culture

Saint-Malo presents itself as an imposing fortified city on the Breton coast, its granite walls encompassing the historic Intra-Muros.The city is inseparably linked to its history as home port of the corsairs who sailed from here in the 17th and 18th centuries.A walk on the perfectly preserved Remparts offers you impressive views of the bay and the offshore tidal islands, such as Grand Bé with Chateaubriand's tomb.The city's interior, rebuilt after its destruction in the Second World War, is home to charming alleyways, boutiques, and traditional restaurants.For a deeper insight into the maritime past, we recommend the Château de Saint-Malo, which today houses the city museum.Outside the walls, the Plage du Sillon invites you for long beach walks, with spring or autumn being the most relaxed visiting times.

Overview

Saint-Malo is an imposing fortified city on the Breton coast, its massive granite walls encircling the historic Intra-Muros.Once homeport to the Corsairs, the city shaped 17th and 18th-century maritime history, offering extensive views of the bay and tidal islands like Grand Bé from its Remparts.The city center, faithfully rebuilt after the war, hosts charming lanes, boutiques, and traditional restaurants.The Château de Saint-Malo serves as the city museum, highlighting its rich maritime past.For relaxed beach strolls, the Plage du Sillon beckons; May to June or September are ideal for your visit.

Points of interest

Discover the most important sights and attractions

Breizh Escape

Attraction in Rue de la ville És Passants.

Archaeological Regional Center Alet

Attraction in Rue de Gaspé.

Saint-Malo Intra-Muros

Attraction in 3 Rue Thevenard.

Grand Bé

Felsige Insel, bei Ebbe zu Fuß erreichbar, mit alter Festung und Grabstätte des Schriftstellers Chateaubriand.

Musée des Terre-Neuvas

Museum in 67 Av. de Moka.

City walks in Saint-Malo

Curated walking tours through the city's highlights — handpicked by experienced travel journalists.

Rundgänge durch Saint-Malo

Kuratierte Spaziergänge zu den Highlights der Stadt

Saint-Malo: Auf den Mauern der Korsarenstadt

Tauchen Sie ein in die reiche Geschichte und das maritime Flair von Saint-Malo. Dieser 2-stündige Rundgang führt Sie über die majestätischen Stadtmauern, durch verwinkelte Gassen und zu den beeindruckendsten Sehenswürdigkeiten der ehemaligen Korsarenhochburg. Genießen Sie atemberaubende Ausblicke und das pulsierende Leben innerhalb der Festungsmauern.

Saint-Malo: Auf den Mauern der Korsarenstadt

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Dining & Drinks

Art & Culture behind the City Walls

Behind the imposing city walls of Saint-Malo, a rich **culture and art scene** thrives, deeply rooted in its maritime history and Breton heritage. From the traces of famous writers like Chateaubriand to vibrant art galleries, the Corsair city offers fascinating insights. Discover the artistic soul of this historic fortress, where every alley tells a story.

Exploring locally

The picturesque old town of Saint-Malo, Intra-Muros, is wonderful to explore on foot and is largely car-free. For longer distances within the city or to the surrounding area, public bus lines and taxis are available to you. Cycling is a particularly charming way to explore the coast and surroundings, while ferries offer connections to neighboring islands and villages.