Best Things To Do in St-malo, France

Tourist Attractions in St-malo

Here is the list of things to do in St-malo and tourist attractions in city.

1. Les Remparts De Saint-malo

   

   Historical Site, Architecture

   The city walls were mostly built in the 18th century by French architect Vauban. There are multiple places (stairs) where you can climb up to or down from the walls. With fantastic views over the old town, the sea and the coast, this is easily the city’s most popular attraction. One of the more popular places to start the climb is at St. Thomas’ Gate. As you walk the walls, you shou...Read more

2. Grand Aquarium

   4.1 (517 Votes)
   

   Aquarium

   11,000 marine animals covering about 600 species are housed in this fantastic aquarium. The marine world is divided up by ecosystems – cold and temperate seas, mangroves, tropics, and a ship wreck! At the touch pool you can get up close and personal with rays and sea stars. There’s a pool that rings around you, and houses turtles and sharks. You can hire the venue for personal or co...Read more

3. Fort National

   4.4 (495 Votes)
   

   Landmark, Historical Site, Fort

   The island on which this Fort stands is called Îlette. Once, a lighthouse stood here, and an execution ground. Later, in the 17th century, under the King’s orders, they built a fort here to augment the city’s defences. In WWII, they fort was taken over by Nazis who briefly held over a hundred locals prisoner; these were later released. These stories, and other tales of militar...Read more

4. St. Vincent Cathedral

   4.4 (545 Votes)
   

   Religious Site, Cathedral

   This 12th century Roman Catholic monument was once the seat of the Bishop of Saint-Malo. Since it’s initial construction, it’s been rebuilt and added to, and you can clearly see influences of Gothic, High Gothic and Renaissance architecture. In WWII it was bombed and destroyed almost completely and had to be rebuilt – that took 20 years. Today you can see: Jacques Cartier&rsq...Read more

5. Les Rochers Sculptes

   3.8 (326 Votes)
   

   Museum

   This is one of the city’s most surreal attractions – a series of carved, grotesque heads that face out towards the sea.They were crafted by Father AdolpheFouré, who was struck deaf and mute after a stroke, and retired to Rotheneuf. For some inexplicable reason (perhaps he was inspired by the legends of the pirates along this coast), he took chisel to stone here. For thirteen ...Read more

6. Plage Du Sillon

   4.7 (446 Votes)
   

   Beach, Leisure

   Saint-Malo’s biggest beach is actually made up of three smaller beaches - the Grande beach, the Hoguette and the Rochebonne beach.At low tide, it’s one of the city’s most popular hangouts. The water is a lovely blue; the sand is fine and clean; the entire stretch bustles with activity. The beach stretches from Intramuros to Parame. Kite surfing and yachting are popular activit...Read more

7. Demeure De Corsaire

   4.4 (270 Votes)
   

   This 18th century house was once a pirate’s house. Or at least, a corsair that Britain considered a pirate, and France considered an effective patriot - François-AugusteMagon de la Lande. Take the guided tour – it’s fun and informative, and tells a story that frankly needs a movie to do it justice. Apart from the story though, you’ll get to see various historical ...Read more

8. Cite D'Aleth And Memorial 39 - 45

   3.6 (158 Votes)
   

   Museum, Walking Area, Fort, Exhibition

   The Fort de la Citéd'Alet, was built in the 18th century, but became famous only after its Nazi occupation during WWII. Today, one of the fort’s bunkers has been converted into a history museum. Tours of this museum are mandatorily guided. Occasionally, the museum will play a 45 minute war documentary in French (The Battle of St. Malo). Some of the tours conducted are in English, b...Read more

9. Fort Du Petit Be

   4.6 (144 Votes)
   

   Historical Site, Fort

   This 17th century horse shoe shaped fort is set on a tidal island. It has helped repel at least one attack, when an Anglo-Dutch force tried to invade the mainland in 1695. Though made a historical monument in 1920, it wasn’t until 2000 that efforts were made to clean the fort up. Today, you can access the fort at times of very low tide, but most people just tend to enjoy its sight from th...Read more

10. Musee D'histoire De La Ville

    

    Museum

    This is the other half of the historical collection shared between the St. Malo Castle and the Solidor Tower. Most of it’s permanent exhibition is concerned with St. Malo’s most famous personalities, usually intellectuals or sailors. There’s a dungeon and a covered walkway. The first floor has a Gobelin’s tapestry, and a 17th century chapel. Other highlights include: Ac...Read more

11. Le Monde Du Coquillage

    4.2 (243 Votes)
    

    Museum, Exhibition

    In beautiful, vaulted rooms you’ll discover the magic of sea shells. There are thousands of these on exhibit here, collected from corals, fossils, crustaceans, sponges, starfish, sea urchins, pearl oysters, and shellfish. Children have the option of a treasure hunt. There are also lovely shell decorated artefacts such as jewelry, furniture, tables and lamps. You can even buy such things a...Read more

12. Jacques Cartier Manor House

    4.5 (69 Votes)
    

    Landmark

    The home of this famous 16th century explorer is now the best way to delve into his life story. The man himself is most famous for discovering the pathway to North America through the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. The home is maintained as it would have been during the explorer’s own times. Its artefacts speak of both his domestic life and his voyages. The tour is guided, and usually in French,...Read more

13. Karting De Saint-malo

    4.5 (176 Votes)
    

    Go Carting, Entertainment, Games

    With karts for both kids and adults, this is the best place around for high-speed chases. Speeds can go up to 110km/h. There are various tracks you may race on, and tracks can be upto 1km long. The organisation even offers packages for larger groups such as team-development options for businesses. Additionally, if there are at least 10 players in your groups, you can even play paintball.

14. Montmarin Gardens

    4 (22 Votes)
    

    Garden, Park, Nature

    The gardens themselves are quite beautiful, but the setting makes it breathtaking. They open around a lake, and over several terraces, drop down to the River Rance. The architecture is French, with pretty lime-tree avenues, rockeries, and botanical gardens. But its look belie the place’s history: during the French Revolution, the garden was a port and a naval yard. It only became a pleasu...Read more

15. Plage Du Mole

    4.5 (66 Votes)
    

    Beach

    Though small, this beach is one of the most popular in the city, especially in the summer. It’s protected by cold winds by two things: the jetty at the south, and the fact that it faces west. The jetty-dyke itself is a historical place; it is called the Black Mole, and thewives of sailors used to wait for their husbands to return from Newfoundland here. There are restaurants and assorted ...Read more

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