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Things to see in Saint-Malo (France): 45 places and when to go
Saint-Malo is a town in France, and this site lists 45 places in and around it, mainly History (14), Hiking (10), Nature (6). The best known are Saint-Malo Cathedral, Solidor Tower and Château de Saint-Malo. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 05. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 48.6416, -2.0096
- Places
- 45 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (14) · Hiking (10) · Nature (6) · Beaches (6) · Food and drink (6) · Wildlife (3)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), 321 km as the crow flies
What to see in Saint-Malo
The places in and around Saint-Malo, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Saint-Malo CathedralCathedral located in Ille-et-Vilaine, in France1.5 km
- Solidor TowerTower in Saint Malo, Britanny, France1.5 km
- Château de Saint-MaloCastle in Saint-Malo, France1.4 km
- Fort NationalFort in Ille-et-Vilaine, France1.8 km
- Great Aquarium Saint-MaloAquarium in Saint-Malo, France2.7 km
- Fort Du GuesclinCastle10 km
- tomb of ChateaubriandHistory2.1 km
- Dent de GargantuaArchaeological site9.4 km
- Malouinière le ValmarinHistory1.0 km
- Manoir de LimoëlouManor house4.8 km
- Beauchet tide millTide mill in Saint-Père, France8.3 km
- Baie du PrieuréBay3.3 km
- Château de LupinCastle6.7 km
- goule ès FéesCave4.9 km
- grotte des HirondellesCave7.9 km
- grotte des SirènesCave7.6 km
- Havre de RothéneufBay6.3 km
- Plage de l'ÉventailBeach1.6 km
- Plage du MôleSaint-Malo beach1.6 km
- Brasserie d'ÉmeraudeBrewery4.9 km
- Brasserie PloucBrewery17 km
- Chemin des Douaniers, La Rance - Erquy, variante marée hauteHiking5.7 km
- Chemin des Douaniers, La Rance - Erquy, variante pointe du NickHiking6.5 km
- Chemin des Douaniers, Saint-Méloir-des-Ondes - La RanceHiking6.1 km
And the other 21, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Chemin des Douaniers, Saint-Méloir-des-Ondes - La Rance, variante marée haute, De Néal au barrage de la Rance, variante marée haute, Estuaire de la Rance - rive droite 22, Tour du Pays Malouin, Tour du Pays Malouin, La Rance - Saint-Méloir-des-Ondes, Tour du Pays Malouin, variante, Tour du Pays Malouin, variantes marée haute
- History: Étoile du Roy, Manoir de la Baronnie, Manoir de la Goëletterie
- Nature: Îles des Landes
- Food and drink: La Cave du Dragon Rouge, Le Brise Lames, Les Brassins de Saint-Malo, Les Sirops du Barbu
- With kids: Micro Zoo de Saint Malo
- Beaches: Plage de Bonsecours, Plage de Rochebonne, Plage des Chevrets, plage du Pont
- Diving: Saint-Malo Plongée Émeraude
When to go to Saint-Malo
The best time to visit Saint-Malo is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:30
- FebPossible9:56
- MarPossible11:34
- AprBest time13:27
- MayBest time15:02
- JunBest time15:54
- JulBest time15:33
- AugBest time14:09
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:31
- NovPossible8:54
- DecPossible8:05
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 05. In June, 45 of the 45 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Saint-Malo
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY, Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)), 321 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Plévenon16 places23 km
- Le Mont-Saint-Michel19 places37 km
- Granville12 places37 km
- Plouasne13 places37 km
- Lamballe14 places38 km
- Tremblay19 places47 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Saint-Malo?
The best known: Saint-Malo Cathedral, Solidor Tower, Château de Saint-Malo, Fort National, Great Aquarium Saint-Malo. In all, 45 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Saint-Malo?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 05.
How do you get to Saint-Malo?
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 321 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Saint-Malo as the destination and these 45 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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