Île du Grand Bé

Island Saint-Malo, Brittany, France

What to expect

The Île du Grand Bé is a tidal island located near Saint-Malo, France. It is situated at the mouth of the Rance River, a few hundred meters from the walls of Saint-Malo. The island can be reached on foot from the nearby Bon-Secours beach at low tide. The island is home to the remains of an ancient fort and is the final resting place of French writer François-René de Chateaubriand, who is buried on the island facing the sea. The island offers a stunning panorama of the city of Saint-Malo and is a great place to visit for those interested in history and nature. However, visitors should be mindful of the tides, as the island is only accessible at low tide

Plan your family visit to the Île du Grand Bé with these blog insights 👇

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Saint Malo with children: 15 ideas for a family weekend

Saint Malo with children: 15 ideas for a family weekend
This family's experience:

Activities: We walked to the island at low tide and visited the fort and the tomb of Châteaubriand

Highlights: The kids loved the adventure of walking to the island and exploring the fort ✨