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Saint-Malo

District · Brittany, 🇫🇷 France
Population 175,063
Area 1,076 km²
Time zone Europe/Paris
Saint-Malo

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Saint-Malo Essentials

Known as the 'Corsair City,' Saint-Malo is defined by its massive 12th-century granite ramparts and the dramatic tidal islands of Fort National and Grand Bé. This collection features the historic Château de Saint-Malo and the grave of writer François-René de Chateaubriand. Beyond the city walls, the selection extends to the 9.5-meter Menhir de Champ-Dolent, the Gothic architecture of Dol Cathedral, and the medieval fortress at Combourg, illustrating the maritime and inland heritage of Upper Brittany.

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Heritage & Historic Sites

This collection showcases the architectural evolution of Brittany, from the prehistoric Menhir de Champ-Dolent and the megalithic Maison des Fées to the medieval fortresses of Combourg and Saint-Malo. The selection includes significant religious landmarks like the Gothic Dol Cathedral and Saint-Malo Cathedral, alongside coastal defenses like Fort National and Fort d'Aleth. It also features the seaside tomb of writer François-René de Chateaubriand and various historic châteaus across the Ille-et-Vilaine department.

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Historic Churches & Cathedrals

Explore the religious architecture of Northern Brittany through this collection of cathedrals, parish churches, and coastal chapels. The list features major landmarks like the Gothic Saint-Malo Cathedral and the 12th-century Romanesque church at Mont-Dol. Notable highlights include the 15th-century stained glass of Église Saint-Ouen and the maritime-focused Chapelle Notre Dame du Verger. These sites illustrate the region's spiritual evolution from the medieval era through the 19th century.

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Parks & Nature

This collection highlights the diverse natural landscapes of the Emerald Coast and the Ille-et-Vilaine interior. It includes the rugged sea caves of Pointe du Grouin, the expansive sandy beaches of Saint-Malo and Cancale, and the 18th-century gardens of Parc de Caradeuc. Inland, the list features bird-watching observatories in the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel and the canal-linked wetlands of Hédé-Bazouges, offering a mix of coastal geological formations and managed heritage parks.

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Regional Flavors

Explore the culinary heritage of the Emerald Coast and the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel. This selection features traditional crêperies serving buckwheat galettes, seafood specialists focusing on AOP bouchot mussels and Cancale oysters, and historic auberges in villages like Saint-Suliac. These establishments highlight regional ingredients through classic Breton techniques, ranging from waterfront terraces in Saint-Malo to rustic inland dining rooms.

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Saint-Malo — Map

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: June, July, August, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 9° (feels like 4°) · extremes -2°–13°
  • 4° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 5°) · extremes -2°–14°
  • 4° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 12° (feels like 8°) · extremes 0°–17°
  • 5° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in April

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 11°) · extremes 2°–21°
  • 7° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 6°–23°
  • 10° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 9°–27°
  • 12° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 23° (feels like 21°) · extremes 11°–28°
  • 14° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 23° (feels like 22°) · extremes 12°–29°
  • 15° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 9°–26°
  • 13° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Fair
  • 17° (feels like 14°) · extremes 6°–22°
  • 10° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 13° (feels like 8°) · extremes 2°–17°
  • 7° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 9° (feels like 4°) · extremes -1°–14°
  • 5° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type E
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
French
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+33
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Tours & Activities

Saint-Malo Cathedral
Walk
Fort National
Walk
Château de Saint-Malo

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