Introduction: Saint Malo Travel Guide
Saint-Malo is located in Brittany, west of France. Famous for being once a stronghold for privateers (pirated approved by the king), the old city is protected by tall granite ramparts. The complete site of the old Saint-Malo is a beauty to explore and offers amazing strolls.
Saint-Malo is one of the best places to visit while in Brittany.
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Getting to Saint Malo
As always for such trips, doing a road trip would be the easiest and would allow to fully enjoy it.
Another option would be to take a train from Paris to Rennes and then another to Saint-Malo.
When to Visit
The best time to Visit Saint Malo is during Spring and late summer. When the weather will be the freshest and the town not as crowded as during the peak season of July and August.
Though, it is possible to visit it all year round. And as a coastal city, even in winter the temperatures don’t drop that much.
Where to Stay
There are various options to stay here, you can either stay in town or around.
In Saint-Malo:
- Hotel: Hotel des Abers
- Apartment: Apartment Le 1725
In Dinard:
- Great secluded view: Novotel Thalassa Dinard
- Luxurious: Castelbrac
What to Eat
A must to do is eating Oyster Freshly from Cancale, a small town near Saint-Malo. We would recommend “Le bout du Quai” for a great view or “Côté Mer” for a fancier option. For those reservation must be made. If not, any restaurant along the port serve great seafood.
Itinerary
We would recommend staying at least 2 days in Saint-Malo:
Day 1:
- Stroll in the old medieval town
- Saint-Malo Cathedral
- Walk on the ramparts
- Phare Môle des Noires
- Beaches
- Fort National
- Fort du petit Bé
Day 2:
- History Museum of the city
- Lunch at Cancale
- Stroll around Dinard
“Mieux vaut prévenir que guérir” …
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