Guide to Saint-Malo
Gastronomie
My favourite restaurants. Classified by distance from the studio, first the closest ones, located down the street (on the port of Solidor at 5 minutes walking distance), then the restaurants in the city centre (15 minutes by foot) and finally the restaurants a bit further away. From the crêperie to the starred restaurant.
€€ - €€€. Excellent restaurant facing the Solidor tower. A safe address, with no bad surprises, for fish and seafood, in a pretty blue decor. Not to be missed. http://www.lacalesolidor.fr/
20 locals recommend
La Cale - Solidor, Welcome, 欢迎 Fruits de mer, poissons et vue sur mer. Terrasse plein sud.
5 Quai Solidor€€ - €€€. Excellent restaurant facing the Solidor tower. A safe address, with no bad surprises, for fish and seafood, in a pretty blue decor. Not to be missed. http://www.lacalesolidor.fr/
€€ - €€€. Located, as its name suggests, near the eponymous tower, I have long considered this restaurant to be the real safe bet in this part of Saint-Malo. After a drop in quality following the change of owner in mid 2021, the pleasure and quality are back. Creative French cuisine in a cosy setting with a terrace and a small view of the sea. Go there without hesitation.
35 locals recommend
Le Bistrot de Solidor
1 Pl. Saint-Pierre€€ - €€€. Located, as its name suggests, near the eponymous tower, I have long considered this restaurant to be the real safe bet in this part of Saint-Malo. After a drop in quality following the change of owner in mid 2021, the pleasure and quality are back. Creative French cuisine in a cosy setting with a terrace and a small view of the sea. Go there without hesitation.
€€ - €€€. The name "cuisine du marché" is more than deserved. An excellent little restaurant in an intimate setting, near the Bas-Sablons (100 m from Solidor) runs by a young dynamic couple. The quality is good and the prices are more than reasonable. https://www.facebook.com/effetmerrestaurant35/
7 locals recommend
EFFET MER - Cuisine du marché et de saison
1 Rue Dauphine€€ - €€€. The name "cuisine du marché" is more than deserved. An excellent little restaurant in an intimate setting, near the Bas-Sablons (100 m from Solidor) runs by a young dynamic couple. The quality is good and the prices are more than reasonable. https://www.facebook.com/effetmerrestaurant35/
€. The least good thing about this crêperie is probably the pun on the name! For the rest, everything is perfect: the galettes are excellent (thick, soft but slightly crunchy, airy), copious and diversified in their composition, the crêpes are very good, the cider from Plerguer is fabulous and the service is more than pleasant: fast, smiling and relaxed. Located just opposite the Tour Solidor, 300 metres down the road. Not to be missed.
https://creperie-solidor.com/
30 locals recommend
Crêperie Solid'Or
7 Esp. du Commandant Menguy€. The least good thing about this crêperie is probably the pun on the name! For the rest, everything is perfect: the galettes are excellent (thick, soft but slightly crunchy, airy), copious and diversified in their composition, the crêpes are very good, the cider from Plerguer is fabulous and the service is more than pleasant: fast, smiling and relaxed. Located just opposite the Tour Solidor, 300 metres down the road. Not to be missed.
https://creperie-solidor.com/
€. One of the (rare) very good pancake houses in St-Malo. Located near the Solidor tower. Everything is made in front of you in a kitchen open to the room. https://www.tripadvisor.fr/187104-d4890644
41 locals recommend
Crêperie du Port
1 Pl. du Calvaire€. One of the (rare) very good pancake houses in St-Malo. Located near the Solidor tower. Everything is made in front of you in a kitchen open to the room. https://www.tripadvisor.fr/187104-d4890644
€. Excellent value for money for this pancake house located opposite the Solidor tower in a brightly coloured boat interior. The pancakes are very good and generous. Nice view on the port and the mouth of the Rance river. https://www.creperie-lacaraque.fr/
21 locals recommend
La Caraque
3 Quai Solidor€. Excellent value for money for this pancake house located opposite the Solidor tower in a brightly coloured boat interior. The pancakes are very good and generous. Nice view on the port and the mouth of the Rance river. https://www.creperie-lacaraque.fr/
€€ - €€€. Buddhas bowls as greedy as they are healthy and dishes with spicy notes, all made with fresh local produce, pastries accompany the drinks on the menu: full-bodied coffees, delicately flavoured teas, vitamin-rich fruit juices, creamy chocolates... Warm, good and relaxing. https://www.facebook.com/CookInCafeByAngele/
6 locals recommend
Cook'in Café
3 Av. Franklin Roosevelt€€ - €€€. Buddhas bowls as greedy as they are healthy and dishes with spicy notes, all made with fresh local produce, pastries accompany the drinks on the menu: full-bodied coffees, delicately flavoured teas, vitamin-rich fruit juices, creamy chocolates... Warm, good and relaxing. https://www.facebook.com/CookInCafeByAngele/
€€ - €€€. Very good pizzas. Everything is homemade, the decoration is nice, and on nice days you can enjoy the garden at the back. In the extension of the street where the studio is, 300 m away. http://www.casa-cosi.fr/
6 locals recommend
Casa Cosi
43 Bd Douville€€ - €€€. Very good pizzas. Everything is homemade, the decoration is nice, and on nice days you can enjoy the garden at the back. In the extension of the street where the studio is, 300 m away. http://www.casa-cosi.fr/
€€ . Sublime Indian cuisine, on the spot or to take away. The Bangan Bharta (eggplants) and the daals (lentils) are to die for! https://www.facebook.com/rafisaintmalo/
Le rajasthan
11 Rue Dauphine€€ . Sublime Indian cuisine, on the spot or to take away. The Bangan Bharta (eggplants) and the daals (lentils) are to die for! https://www.facebook.com/rafisaintmalo/
€€.Thai restaurant/caterer (takeaway) located 200m from the studio, in the main street of St Servan. Authentic cuisine, the best spring rolls ever! https://www.leptitthai.com/
Le P'tit Thaï
37 Rue ville Pépin€€.Thai restaurant/caterer (takeaway) located 200m from the studio, in the main street of St Servan. Authentic cuisine, the best spring rolls ever! https://www.leptitthai.com/
€€ - €€€. Real Italian cuisine: fresh pasta, focaccia, truffle and porcini ravioli, osso bucco, tiramisu ... served by Marina and Carlo. Life is really sweet. https://www.tripadvisor.fr/187104-d1486796
11 locals recommend
La Dolce Vita
29 Av. de Moka€€ - €€€. Real Italian cuisine: fresh pasta, focaccia, truffle and porcini ravioli, osso bucco, tiramisu ... served by Marina and Carlo. Life is really sweet. https://www.tripadvisor.fr/187104-d1486796
€€ - €€€. Exceptional view (sea and ramparts) but not only ... Modern decoration, pleasant service. Beautiful seafood platters, low price lunch menu. Magnificent wine list. https://lamiral-restaurant.fr/
8 locals recommend
L'Amiral Saint-Malo
€€ - €€€. Exceptional view (sea and ramparts) but not only ... Modern decoration, pleasant service. Beautiful seafood platters, low price lunch menu. Magnificent wine list. https://lamiral-restaurant.fr/
€ - €€. Located in the city centre, this Italian-Iberian restaurant is the place to be if you like cold meats, cheese and good wine... and above all if you want to have a good time in a festive and friendly atmosphere. It's good, hearty, very reasonably priced, with the assurance of having a real good time!
https://www.tripadvisor.fr/Restaurant_Review-g187104-d21141399
Bodega'ZH
12 Rue des Cordiers€ - €€. Located in the city centre, this Italian-Iberian restaurant is the place to be if you like cold meats, cheese and good wine... and above all if you want to have a good time in a festive and friendly atmosphere. It's good, hearty, very reasonably priced, with the assurance of having a real good time!
https://www.tripadvisor.fr/Restaurant_Review-g187104-d21141399
€€. Pancake house, pastry shop and tea room in the city centre, facing the cathedral. The pies are excellent and copious, the desserts are sublime. The scones with tea are divine. And certainly one of the best crêperies in Saint-Malo (victory without risk...). Very professional service. No. 1 in St Malo according to Trip Advisor and it is largely deserved. Make a reservation because the 50 places are taken by storm. http://www.bergamotesaintmalo.com/
67 locals recommend
Bergamote
3 Pl. Jean de Châtillon€€. Pancake house, pastry shop and tea room in the city centre, facing the cathedral. The pies are excellent and copious, the desserts are sublime. The scones with tea are divine. And certainly one of the best crêperies in Saint-Malo (victory without risk...). Very professional service. No. 1 in St Malo according to Trip Advisor and it is largely deserved. Make a reservation because the 50 places are taken by storm. http://www.bergamotesaintmalo.com/
€€€€. Gastro intra restaurant. A Malouin institution created in 1987, recently taken over by a couple of talented Bretons. A change of ownership, but it continues to be excellent. https://www.meson-chalut.bzh/accueil/
35 locals recommend
Le Chalut
8 Rue de la Corne de Cerf€€€€. Gastro intra restaurant. A Malouin institution created in 1987, recently taken over by a couple of talented Bretons. A change of ownership, but it continues to be excellent. https://www.meson-chalut.bzh/accueil/
€€€. Very nice setting in the centre of the city. Seasonal cuisine with a focus on regional products and various flavoured butters (a historical speciality of the Bordier house): buckwheat, raspberry, yuzu, seaweed... Perhaps a little expensive... http://www.lebeurrebordier.com/bistrot-autour-du-beurre/
52 locals recommend
Bistro Autour du Beurre Bordier
7 Rue de l'Orme€€€. Very nice setting in the centre of the city. Seasonal cuisine with a focus on regional products and various flavoured butters (a historical speciality of the Bordier house): buckwheat, raspberry, yuzu, seaweed... Perhaps a little expensive... http://www.lebeurrebordier.com/bistrot-autour-du-beurre/
€€€. In the heart of intra, a bright wine bar. The owner, a sommelier and descendant of a cambusier, calls herself a "Bretonne 100% pure butter", and finds good little wines from all over France! In the kitchen, her husband celebrates the products of the coast for a reasonable price. http://www.cambusier.fr/
12 locals recommend
Le Cambusier
6 Rue des Cordiers€€€. In the heart of intra, a bright wine bar. The owner, a sommelier and descendant of a cambusier, calls herself a "Bretonne 100% pure butter", and finds good little wines from all over France! In the kitchen, her husband celebrates the products of the coast for a reasonable price. http://www.cambusier.fr/
€. Located in the centre of town, the frontage clearly announces the colour ("Breton organic flour, organic farmhouse charcuterie, market vegetables, natural ciders and wines") and the crepes, as greedy as you could wish, keep all their promises. A beautiful address. https://www.facebook.com/creperieGRAINNOIR/
14 locals recommend
Crêperie Grain noir
16 Rue de la Herse€. Located in the centre of town, the frontage clearly announces the colour ("Breton organic flour, organic farmhouse charcuterie, market vegetables, natural ciders and wines") and the crepes, as greedy as you could wish, keep all their promises. A beautiful address. https://www.facebook.com/creperieGRAINNOIR/
€€ - €€€. Excellent vegetarian restaurant located in the city centre. Innovative and gastronomic cuisine that demonstrates that you can eat delicious and healthy food at the same time. The menu is renewed every day. http://www.annadata.fr/
6 locals recommend
Annadata
20 Rue de la Corne de Cerf€€ - €€€. Excellent vegetarian restaurant located in the city centre. Innovative and gastronomic cuisine that demonstrates that you can eat delicious and healthy food at the same time. The menu is renewed every day. http://www.annadata.fr/
€€€€. Located in the city centre, this gastronomic restaurant offers a magnificent refined cuisine executed with great elegance. Beautiful wine list. Smiling welcome and efficient service. For the quality, the price remains more than reasonable.
13 locals recommend
FIDELIS
10 Rue Jacques Cartier€€€€. Located in the city centre, this gastronomic restaurant offers a magnificent refined cuisine executed with great elegance. Beautiful wine list. Smiling welcome and efficient service. For the quality, the price remains more than reasonable.
€€€. Breton-Japanese mix. Local products (buckwheat, oysters, butter, cider), a few exotic touches (maki-style "rolls" for the aperitif, vegetable pickles, a choice of sakés...) and stools... Probably too expensive for the quality ! In the centre of the city near the market and on the quays. https://breizhcafe.com/fr/#
46 locals recommend
Comptoir BREIZH Café
6 Rue de l'Orme€€€. Breton-Japanese mix. Local products (buckwheat, oysters, butter, cider), a few exotic touches (maki-style "rolls" for the aperitif, vegetable pickles, a choice of sakés...) and stools... Probably too expensive for the quality ! In the centre of the city near the market and on the quays. https://breizhcafe.com/fr/#
€€€€. One star in the Michelin guide. Great specialist in iodine products and local vegetables. Not cheap but excellent. Very nice wine list. http://www.st-placide.com/
21 locals recommend
Saint-Placide
6 Pl. du Poncel€€€€. One star in the Michelin guide. Great specialist in iodine products and local vegetables. Not cheap but excellent. Very nice wine list. http://www.st-placide.com/
€€€. A warm and charming restaurant with a large and luminous room. Refined, modern and inventive cuisine, at the very end of the Sillon beach. http://coudeacoude.fr/
33 locals recommend
Le Coude à Coude
79 Bd de Rochebonne€€€. A warm and charming restaurant with a large and luminous room. Refined, modern and inventive cuisine, at the very end of the Sillon beach. http://coudeacoude.fr/
€€€€. Near the sculpted rocks in Rothéneuf. The food is good, the view is exceptional. But it's a bit far from the studio. http://www.restaurant-lebenetin.com/
95 locals recommend
Le Benetin
4 Chem. des Rochers Sculptés€€€€. Near the sculpted rocks in Rothéneuf. The food is good, the view is exceptional. But it's a bit far from the studio. http://www.restaurant-lebenetin.com/
If you would like to enjoy a magnificent seafood platter, without necessarily going to a restaurant: go to Mathieu Crustacés, 4 Quai du Val, tel 02 23 52 33 74 (15 minutes on foot). You will find everything you want, most of the shellfish being already cooked. Just opposite, the caves du port offer very good white wines (Santenay, Rully ...). If you go up to the studio at the top of Rue Ville Pépin (100m from the studio), get bread at Pauline's bakery and butter just below at Fromages et Terroirs. And there you are the kings of the world!
Plateau De Fruits De Mer
3 bis Rue du Pont de BailletIf you would like to enjoy a magnificent seafood platter, without necessarily going to a restaurant: go to Mathieu Crustacés, 4 Quai du Val, tel 02 23 52 33 74 (15 minutes on foot). You will find everything you want, most of the shellfish being already cooked. Just opposite, the caves du port offer very good white wines (Santenay, Rully ...). If you go up to the studio at the top of Rue Ville Pépin (100m from the studio), get bread at Pauline's bakery and butter just below at Fromages et Terroirs. And there you are the kings of the world!
Around St Malo
Four towns near St Malo not to be missed.
A small fishing village transformed in the 19th century into a seaside resort by the English who launched the fashion for sea bathing. Magnificent fine sandy beaches, Belle Époque villas, long walks along the seafront... Also accessible by boat from St Malo.
262 locals recommend
Dinard
A small fishing village transformed in the 19th century into a seaside resort by the English who launched the fashion for sea bathing. Magnificent fine sandy beaches, Belle Époque villas, long walks along the seafront... Also accessible by boat from St Malo.
Ancient fortified medieval city, residence of the Dukes of Brittany, with an exceptional historical heritage. Do not miss the tour of the ramparts and the visit of the old town. In Côtes d'Armor, 20 km from St Malo.
505 locals recommend
Dinan
Ancient fortified medieval city, residence of the Dukes of Brittany, with an exceptional historical heritage. Do not miss the tour of the ramparts and the visit of the old town. In Côtes d'Armor, 20 km from St Malo.
Picturesque fishing port, 10 km from St Malo, renowned for its wild flat oysters from natural beds and more recently for its farmed hollow oysters. Stroll along the customs path between Cancale and the Pointe du Grouin (14kms round trip) in a fabulous setting.
327 locals recommend
CANCALE
Picturesque fishing port, 10 km from St Malo, renowned for its wild flat oysters from natural beds and more recently for its farmed hollow oysters. Stroll along the customs path between Cancale and the Pointe du Grouin (14kms round trip) in a fabulous setting.
Is there any point in presenting this UNESCO World Heritage Site? The bay, the cathedral, the shifting sands, the salt meadows ....
683 locals recommend
Mont Saint-Michel Bay
Is there any point in presenting this UNESCO World Heritage Site? The bay, the cathedral, the shifting sands, the salt meadows ....
The districts of St-Malo
Everything is within walking distance, less than 15 minutes from the studio.
One of the most popular areas in St-Malo, outside the walls. Shops, parks, beaches, restaurants, theatres, museum, market ... everything is there for a wonderful stay.
51 locals recommend
Saint Servan
One of the most popular areas in St-Malo, outside the walls. Shops, parks, beaches, restaurants, theatres, museum, market ... everything is there for a wonderful stay.
Most beautiful beach in France in 2018, with a view of the Grand Bé, the National Fort and the island of Cézembre .... Also famous for its high tides.
9 locals recommend
Chaussée du Sillon
Chaussée du SillonMost beautiful beach in France in 2018, with a view of the Grand Bé, the National Fort and the island of Cézembre .... Also famous for its high tides.
Between the park of Corbières and the city of Aleth, in front of the tower of the same name, at the bottom of the street (200m) a magic place, calm, resting for a dinner in the restaurant or crêperie or simply to take a glass in terrace.
10 locals recommend
Quai Solidor
Quai SolidorBetween the park of Corbières and the city of Aleth, in front of the tower of the same name, at the bottom of the street (200m) a magic place, calm, resting for a dinner in the restaurant or crêperie or simply to take a glass in terrace.
In the middle of the shopping street, it is the central square of the Saint-Servan district with a market (Tuesday and Friday), the St Malo theatre and the old town hall.
Place Bouvet
Place BouvetIn the middle of the shopping street, it is the central square of the Saint-Servan district with a market (Tuesday and Friday), the St Malo theatre and the old town hall.
The famous city fortified by Vauban, land of Corsairs, full of history and legends, destroyed by the Americans in 1944, with its ramparts, small streets, restaurants (not the best in St Malo!), shops... A magical place not to be missed.
51 locals recommend
Intra Muros.
18 Rue de DinanThe famous city fortified by Vauban, land of Corsairs, full of history and legends, destroyed by the Americans in 1944, with its ramparts, small streets, restaurants (not the best in St Malo!), shops... A magical place not to be missed.
Emblematic places
Because St-Malo is not only the inner city and the souvenir shops or crêperies, here are some places not to be missed to better understand the historical past of the city which has the most famous men per square meter!
In fact, this is a sublime walk located on the coastal path along the GR34 and offering a breathtaking panorama. Not to be missed! Start at the bottom of the street where the studio is located at the level of the Parc des Corbières (on the left as you go down the street). Go along the coast (the sea is on the right with Dinard in sight). Pass in front of the Corbières beach, the Pointe de l'Aiguille, the Fours à Chaux beach, the Rosais beach to arrive at the Pointe de la Briantais: you are then overlooking the Rance dam. Count on two hours round trip. Be careful when the sea is high, the beach of the "Fours à Chaux" is not accessible, it is then necessary to join the road on approximately 400 m.
Rue des Fours À Chaux
Rue des Fours À ChauxIn fact, this is a sublime walk located on the coastal path along the GR34 and offering a breathtaking panorama. Not to be missed! Start at the bottom of the street where the studio is located at the level of the Parc des Corbières (on the left as you go down the street). Go along the coast (the sea is on the right with Dinard in sight). Pass in front of the Corbières beach, the Pointe de l'Aiguille, the Fours à Chaux beach, the Rosais beach to arrive at the Pointe de la Briantais: you are then overlooking the Rance dam. Count on two hours round trip. Be careful when the sea is high, the beach of the "Fours à Chaux" is not accessible, it is then necessary to join the road on approximately 400 m.
Close to the Bas-Sablons marina, this fine sandy beach offers a magnificent panorama of the Corsair City. At the bottom of the street, at 200m.
17 locals recommend
Les Bas Sablons
Close to the Bas-Sablons marina, this fine sandy beach offers a magnificent panorama of the Corsair City. At the bottom of the street, at 200m.
Granite wall surrounding the town, built from the 12th century onwards by the bishop of Aleth. Most of the current ramparts were built by Garangeau, Vauban's architect, in the 18th century. https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remparts_de_Saint-Malo
26 locals recommend
The Ramparts of Saint-Malo
6-2 Rue Guillaume le GouverneurGranite wall surrounding the town, built from the 12th century onwards by the bishop of Aleth. Most of the current ramparts were built by Garangeau, Vauban's architect, in the 18th century. https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remparts_de_Saint-Malo
Uninhabited island located at the mouth of the Rance, at the foot of the ramparts of Saint-Malo. It becomes a peninsula at low tide and can be reached on foot from Bon-Secours beach. Chateaubriand is buried there. Just behind is the Petit Bé (also accessible on foot) built by Vauban in the 12th century to defend the Corsair city. www.petit-be.com
64 locals recommend
Grand Bé
Uninhabited island located at the mouth of the Rance, at the foot of the ramparts of Saint-Malo. It becomes a peninsula at low tide and can be reached on foot from Bon-Secours beach. Chateaubriand is buried there. Just behind is the Petit Bé (also accessible on foot) built by Vauban in the 12th century to defend the Corsair city. www.petit-be.com
An emblematic monument of the Malouin landscape, built in 1689 by the engineer Garengeau according to the plans of Vauban and on the orders of Louis XIV, to ensure the defence (against our best enemies) of the "never conquered" city. It still breathes Chateaubriand and Surcouf ... Magnificent view of the Bay (Cap Fréhel, Ile des Ebihens, Fort la Latte). http://www.fortnational.com/
39 locals recommend
Fort National
60 Chau. du SillonAn emblematic monument of the Malouin landscape, built in 1689 by the engineer Garengeau according to the plans of Vauban and on the orders of Louis XIV, to ensure the defence (against our best enemies) of the "never conquered" city. It still breathes Chateaubriand and Surcouf ... Magnificent view of the Bay (Cap Fréhel, Ile des Ebihens, Fort la Latte). http://www.fortnational.com/
Located off the coast of St Malo, large sandy beach and a nice restaurant in summer.
25 locals recommend
Cézembre
Located off the coast of St Malo, large sandy beach and a nice restaurant in summer.
Beach under the city walls with an open-air seawater pool, equipped with a diving board, a sort of natural swimming pool. THE beach of the Malouins...
22 locals recommend
Bon Secours beach
4 Rue de la CrosseBeach under the city walls with an open-air seawater pool, equipped with a diving board, a sort of natural swimming pool. THE beach of the Malouins...
Second most advanced rocky promontory in the sea of Ille-et-Vilaine. Extraordinary panorama of the coastline from Cap Fréhel to the Pointe du Grouin. On a clear day, you can see the Chausey and Channel Islands. Departure from the port dunes. A real breath of fresh air.
14 locals recommend
Pointe du Meinga
Second most advanced rocky promontory in the sea of Ille-et-Vilaine. Extraordinary panorama of the coastline from Cap Fréhel to the Pointe du Grouin. On a clear day, you can see the Chausey and Channel Islands. Departure from the port dunes. A real breath of fresh air.
Second most advanced rocky promontory in the sea of Ille-et-Vilaine. Extraordinary panorama of the coastline from Cap Fréhel to the Pointe du Grouin. On a clear day, you can see the Chausey and Channel Islands. Departure from the port dunes. A real breath of fresh air.
île du Guesclin
Second most advanced rocky promontory in the sea of Ille-et-Vilaine. Extraordinary panorama of the coastline from Cap Fréhel to the Pointe du Grouin. On a clear day, you can see the Chausey and Channel Islands. Departure from the port dunes. A real breath of fresh air.
A 15 000 m² park that runs along the coast, from the end of Solidor beach to the Rance dam. An atypical and very beautiful place, almost mystical, which offers many views of the sea, the town of Dinard opposite, the Rance dam and the Solidor tower. Departure at 100 m from the studio.
29 locals recommend
Corbières Park
Rue de la FontaineA 15 000 m² park that runs along the coast, from the end of Solidor beach to the Rance dam. An atypical and very beautiful place, almost mystical, which offers many views of the sea, the town of Dinard opposite, the Rance dam and the Solidor tower. Departure at 100 m from the studio.
Jacques Cartier, his life and work.. http://www.musee-jacques-cartier.fr/index.php
38 locals recommend
Jacques Cartier Museum
Rue David Macdonald StewartJacques Cartier, his life and work.. http://www.musee-jacques-cartier.fr/index.php
Grand Aquarium
Rue du Général PattonSome find it beautiful... https://www.aquarium-st-malo.com/
The 35 hectares of the park are home to a castle and its landscaped park bordered by a coastal path. A site to visit for its rich vegetation, its historical heritage and its views. Self-guided tours.
84 locals recommend
Briantais Park
La BriantaisThe 35 hectares of the park are home to a castle and its landscaped park bordered by a coastal path. A site to visit for its rich vegetation, its historical heritage and its views. Self-guided tours.
Extends from the Priory beach to the pier of the Bec-de-la-Vallée cove in Dinard. Protected from the wind, it allows you to discover a grandiose and unusual landscape, the "heaps" of villas surmounted by balconies and terraces, or the falsely medieval foundations with vaults of certain houses.
52 locals recommend
Promenade du Clair de Lune
Promenade du Clair de LuneExtends from the Priory beach to the pier of the Bec-de-la-Vallée cove in Dinard. Protected from the wind, it allows you to discover a grandiose and unusual landscape, the "heaps" of villas surmounted by balconies and terraces, or the falsely medieval foundations with vaults of certain houses.
Hotel Asfeld built in 1723 by one of the most illustrious shipowners of Saint-Malo. Classified as a historical monument since 2000. It was not destroyed during the 1944 bombings. 700 m², 60 rooms, 31 of which have an interior fireplace ... A voir http://demeure-de-corsaire.com/
31 locals recommend
Demeure de Corsaire
5 Rue d'AsfeldHotel Asfeld built in 1723 by one of the most illustrious shipowners of Saint-Malo. Classified as a historical monument since 2000. It was not destroyed during the 1944 bombings. 700 m², 60 rooms, 31 of which have an interior fireplace ... A voir http://demeure-de-corsaire.com/
Built in the 12th century, restored after the war. J. Cartier and R. Duguay-Trouin graves. https://www.cathedralesaintmalo.fr/
29 locals recommend
Saint-Malo Cathedral
12 Rue Saint-BenoistBuilt in the 12th century, restored after the war. J. Cartier and R. Duguay-Trouin graves. https://www.cathedralesaintmalo.fr/
One of the oldest houses in the city. A. de Bretagne is said to have stayed there during a visit to supervise the construction of the castle, now the town hall of St-Malo. http://mairie-saintmalo.blogspot.com/2011/08/la-houssaye.html
Cour la Houssaye
Cour la HoussayeOne of the oldest houses in the city. A. de Bretagne is said to have stayed there during a visit to supervise the construction of the castle, now the town hall of St-Malo. http://mairie-saintmalo.blogspot.com/2011/08/la-houssaye.html
Miam
Some delicious addresses.
Healthy and natural ingredients, seasonal products and a crazy talent: the recipe for success. The millefeuille, the lemon meringue pie, the kemerovo ... Near the beach of the sillon. https://boutique.gaelredoute.fr/
6 locals recommend
Gaël REDOUTÉ - Pâtissier Chocolatier
31 Grand RueHealthy and natural ingredients, seasonal products and a crazy talent: the recipe for success. The millefeuille, the lemon meringue pie, the kemerovo ... Near the beach of the sillon. https://boutique.gaelredoute.fr/
Pastry shop and tea room, located at the bottom of St-Servan. http://www.patisserie-stephane-denis.fr/
12 locals recommend
Patisserie Stéphane Denis
69 Rue Georges ClemenceauPastry shop and tea room, located at the bottom of St-Servan. http://www.patisserie-stephane-denis.fr/
A covered market located 500 m from the studio, where 6 craftsmen from the food industry are present: bakery, butcher's shop, fishmonger's, cheese shop, wine cellar, greengrocer. http://laplacegourmande.fr/
14 locals recommend
La Place Gourmande
6 Rue de la BalueA covered market located 500 m from the studio, where 6 craftsmen from the food industry are present: bakery, butcher's shop, fishmonger's, cheese shop, wine cellar, greengrocer. http://laplacegourmande.fr/
Probably the best butcher shop in St-Malo, located 100 m up the shopping street. https://www.boucherie-moderne.com/
12 locals recommend
La boucherie moderne
74 Rue ville PépinProbably the best butcher shop in St-Malo, located 100 m up the shopping street. https://www.boucherie-moderne.com/
Drink
A selection of places to have a drink in the evening or late at night…
Cocktails, beers and concerts in a superb bar with a nautical decor and a magnificent view of the Bas-Sablons port and the old town. A must for the end of the evening in Saint Malo. https://www.cunningham-bar.com/
79 locals recommend
Cunningham's Bar
2 Rue des Hauts SablonsCocktails, beers and concerts in a superb bar with a nautical decor and a magnificent view of the Bas-Sablons port and the old town. A must for the end of the evening in Saint Malo. https://www.cunningham-bar.com/
In a room decorated with retro posters and dolls, one of the most original establishments in Saint-Malo. A must-see, if only for the decoration.! http://www.lajavacafe.com/
45 locals recommend
La Java Café
3 Rue Sainte-BarbeIn a room decorated with retro posters and dolls, one of the most original establishments in Saint-Malo. A must-see, if only for the decoration.! http://www.lajavacafe.com/
A selection of incredible beers (the Malouines are not the best) or a pina colada served with a slate of cold meats or cheeses, improbable parakeets, a decoration in pirate mode. A Malouin institution that is definitely worth a visit. https://www.tripadvisor.fr/Attraction_Review-g187104-d3229709
10 locals recommend
Bar L'Aviso
12 Rue du Point du JourA selection of incredible beers (the Malouines are not the best) or a pina colada served with a slate of cold meats or cheeses, improbable parakeets, a decoration in pirate mode. A Malouin institution that is definitely worth a visit. https://www.tripadvisor.fr/Attraction_Review-g187104-d3229709
A must-see intra bar offering a wide selection of beers and cocktails in a beautiful setting. https://www.facebook.com/LAlchimiste--1482593692059758/
15 locals recommend
L'Alchimiste
7 Rue Saint-ThomasA must-see intra bar offering a wide selection of beers and cocktails in a beautiful setting. https://www.facebook.com/LAlchimiste--1482593692059758/
The temple of whisky (more than 200 varieties) directed by Lénaïck refiner and blender himself. We talk about it, we explain it but above all we taste it. But also excellent cocktails. The place is very cosy and well decorated. Calm and relaxing atmosphere. https://www.facebook.com/Ar-Koad-Ar-choad--464376737087400/
AR KOAD
2 Rue du BoyerThe temple of whisky (more than 200 varieties) directed by Lénaïck refiner and blender himself. We talk about it, we explain it but above all we taste it. But also excellent cocktails. The place is very cosy and well decorated. Calm and relaxing atmosphere. https://www.facebook.com/Ar-Koad-Ar-choad--464376737087400/
Traveler advice
Getting around
Bus in Saint-Malo
If you don't want to go on foot, there is a bus service that runs throughout the town. The nearest stop is 100m up the road (Line 1. La Roulais) and another down the middle of the shopping street (Mairie Line 1 with connections)
https://www.reseau-mat.fr/fr/se-deplacer/lignes/ligne-1
This link gives access to all the information.
Getting around
Boat to Dinard
Sea bus Saint-Malo/Dinard: up to 54 departures per day
The fastest and most pleasant way to go from one shore to the other while avoiding traffic jams on the Rance dam and the inconvenience of parking! In 10 minutes by boat, you are in Dinard. Departure from the Dinan slipway, near the town centre.
https://compagniecorsaire.com/destination/bus-de-mer-saint-malo-dinard/
Getting around
Practical information
To do your shopping in the area, two mini-markets and a delicatessen: http://tiny.cc/Superette
For sunburns or minor injuries, 3 pharmacies: http://tiny.cc/PharmaSolidor
Because holidays are not free, 3 banks: http://tiny.cc/BanqueSolidor
Getting around
Saint-Malo informs you ...
A site on tourism: https://www.st-malo.com/tourisme/
Another one: https://www.saint-malo-tourisme.com/
Between the two my heart swings ...
A site on which there is (sometimes, when the update is done) interesting information on what happens in the corsair city: https://saint-malo-info.fr/
The website of the city of Saint-Malo: https://www.ville-saint-malo.fr/
Getting around
Walks in Saint-Malo area
Many walks are possible in the region. Some examples here: https://www.visorando.com/randonnee-saint-malo.html
My favourite, a little further on 10 kms by car on the coast road: https://www.visorando.com/randonnee-la-pointe-du-meinga-l-ile-besnard-et-le-/
A little further towards Cancale: https://www.visorando.com/randonnee-la-pointe-du-grouin/
Interested in the malouinières: https://www.visorando.com/randonnee-circuit-des-malouinieres-de-saint-coulom/
On the other side of the Rance, towards Dinard: https://www.visorando.com/randonnee-la-pointe-du-decolle-et-la-vallee-de-l-a/