Tourist Information

In short

• Saint Malo is the most important harbour in Britanny: its history dates back to the Gauls.
• There, you might want to visit the Fort national, accessible only at low tide, or go to the town walls dominating the sea. The ramparts surround the town from one side to the other; it is a rare feature. The military function of the city is still important nowadays: you can visit the seashore bastions, which are still open to visitors.
• Saint-Malo boasts about having welcomed renowned sailor Robert Surcouf for several years; indeed, the town is rich in traces of his passage.
• Saint-Malo's aquarium is quite impressive.
• All year long, Saint-Malo organizes numerous cultural events like the comic books festival Quai des Bulles in autumn, or the literature festival Etonnants Voyageurs (literally, "Marvellous Travelers", or "Surprising Travelers") during spring. Last but not least, Folklores du Monde festival ("World's Folklores") takes place during summer.

Climate

Our best tips

• Start by walking along the ramparts, to enjoy the view over the sea and to avoid the flocks of tourists (if you come early enough, of course).
• Saint-Malo is a main city in Brittany history, ever since French naval history's great expeditions and journeys; you'll discover the whole thing inside Solidor tower and in the International Cape Horner Voyage Museum (in French, its full name is: "Musée International du Long Cours Cap-Hornier").

Average prices for hotels

• Low budget: 62€ per night in low season, and 84€ in high season.
• Mid-range: 77€ per night in low season, and 100€ in high season.
• Luxury: 91€ per night in low season, and 126€ in high season.

Recommended areas for your hotel

• The centre of town is located close to the Museum of Maritime History; this is the quaintest spot in town!
• The hotels situated along the seafront all comprise a view over the sea: indeed, they are mostly attended, and rightly so! They are ideal for a dream holiday in Saint-Malo!

Need more information about this place?

We wrote un mini guide for our readers that we hope is coming as handy as possible (also available in PDF format to download, useful while traveling without an internet connexion) :

Saint-Malo : Handy Mini Travel Guide