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Saint-Malo
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With its ramparts and magnificent walled city, the home of Surcouf and Jacques Cartier is one of the most visited places in the region. You can also enjoy its beaches.
Overview of Saint-Malo
With its ramparts and magnificent walled city, the home of Surcouf and Jacques Cartier is one of the most visited places in the region. You can also enjoy its beaches.
Key facts
- Location:
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 46,097 inhabitants (2017).
- Area: 36.58 km².
- Altitude: sea level.
- Website: http://www.saint-malo-tourisme.com
History of Saint-Malo
What to see in Saint-Malo
What to do in Saint-Malo
Climate and weather in Saint-Malo
Like the rest of the coast, the city has a temperate oceanic climate with fairly high rainfall spread throughout the year. The temperature range is relatively small, with neither very low winter temperatures nor very high summer ones.
Sea temperature throughout the year
| Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | Jun. | Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Malo | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 |
Transport
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Where to stay
Where to eat
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Nearby
Some interesting places to visit around Saint-Malo:
- Cancale :
- Dinan :
Further reading
Must-see & highly recommended
Walled City (Saint Malo)
★★★★ Enclosed by its famous ramparts, with its gates and posterns, the walled city features cobblestone streets and beautiful historic façades…
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Fort National (Saint-Malo)
★★ A military bastion dating from the Vauban era, perched on an islet facing the ramparts. It’s part of the city’s "landscape" and…
Grand Aquarium (Saint-Malo)
★★ Opened in 1996, it showcases several hundred species from the world's seas. The Shark Ring, a reconstructed galleon shipwreck, and the…
Grand Bé Island
★★ Opposite the ramparts, this small uninhabited island, accessible on foot at low tide, is home to Chateaubriand's tomb. Nearby, Petit Bé…
Museum of the History of Saint-Malo and its Region
★★ Housed in the town’s château, it traces the history of Saint-Malo and the key figures who lived there.
Saint-Vincent Cathedral (Saint-Malo)
★ The building dates from the 12th century and was constructed with a "blend" of Romanesque and Gothic styles. The cathedral lies at the…
Briantais Grand Park
★ This is a 27-hectare estate overlooking the Rance estuary. In addition to the lovely panorama, you can also enjoy the exhibitions hosted by…
Memorial 39/45 (Saint-Malo)
★ Housed in an anti-aircraft defence bunker, the site is dedicated to the history of the German military occupation of the city during the…
Cape Horn Long-Distance Sailing Museum
★ Housed in the 14th-century Solidor Tower, this museum recounts the discovery of Cape Horn and the lives of Cape Horn sailors.
The Sculpted Rocks of Rothéneuf
★ On the outskirts of Saint-Malo, by the sea, these monumental sculptures are a century-old example of outsider art, created by Abbé Fouré.
- Walled City (Saint Malo)
- Museum of the History of Saint-Malo and its Region
- Grand Aquarium (Saint-Malo)
- Fort National (Saint-Malo)
- Briantais Grand Park
- Saint-Vincent Cathedral (Saint-Malo)
- Grand Bé Island
- Cape Horn Long-Distance Sailing Museum
- Memorial 39/45 (Saint-Malo)
- The Sculpted Rocks of Rothéneuf