3 Days in Saint Malo: Forts and the Abbey Itinerary
Expanding your stay to three days allows you to explore the wider bay and take a crucial day trip along the coast. You will spend the first day mastering the walled city and its immediate tidal forts. The second day pulls you south to the quieter, heavily fortified Aleth peninsula and the working harbour. On the final day, you will drive east to experience the staggering scale of a world famous island abbey.
1 The Walled Fortress
- MORNING

Saint-Vincent Gate
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OVERVIEW & STATS
- Established
- In 1700, making it 326 years old
- MORNING

City Ramparts Walk
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ARCHITECTURE & HERITAGE
- Heritage Status
- Classified Historical Monument
- AFTERNOON

Bon-Secours Sea Pool
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National Fort
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OVERVIEW & STATS
- Established
- In 1689, making it 337 years old
ARCHITECTURE & HERITAGE
- Heritage Status
- Classified Historical Monument
- Architects
- Sébastien Le Prestre De Vauban
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2 The Southern Defences
- MORNING

Solidor Tower
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ARCHITECTURE & HERITAGE
- Heritage Status
- Classified Historical Monument
WEB & AMENITIES
FacilitiesPublic Toilet - MORNING

World War II Memorial
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OVERVIEW & STATS
- Established
- In 1994, making it 32 years old
WEB & AMENITIES
- AFTERNOON

Jeanne Jugan Cemetery
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OVERVIEW & STATS
- Established
- In 1722, making it 304 years old
3 The Wonder of the West
- MORNING

Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey
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OVERVIEW & STATS
- Elevation
- 5 m
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1 Day in Saint Malo: The Corsair City Itinerary
If you only have a single day, you must focus entirely on the historic walled centre and its immediate coastline. This plan keeps you moving between the high ramparts, the narrow cobbled streets, and the tidal beaches. You will see the grand mansions funded by privateering and step out onto the ocean floor when the water retreats. It is a concentrated dose of maritime history, requiring sturdy walking shoes and a close eye on the tide tables.
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5 Days in Saint Malo: Emerald Coast Itinerary
A five day stay turns a city break into a comprehensive exploration of the surrounding Breton coastline. You will cover the essential historical sights within the walls, but also have time to push out into the rural landscapes. You will see bizarre cliff sculptures, cross the river to elegant seaside resorts, and stand in the shadow of massive tidal engineering. It is a varied, active plan that requires renting a bike or a car for the later days.
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