Saint-Malo

City Saint-Malo, Brittany, France

What to expect

Saint-Malo is a historic French port in Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany, with a rich history of piracy and a long tradition of asserting its autonomy. The walled city on the English Channel coast has a unique blend of architectural styles, with granite buildings, ramparts, and a castle. The city is surrounded by beautiful beaches, including the Plage du Sillon, and offers a range of activities such as water sports, walking, and cycling. Saint-Malo is also known for its vibrant cultural scene, with numerous festivals and events throughout the year, including the Route du Rhum and the Transat Québec/Saint-Malo. The city has a strong sense of community, with a population of around 47,000 people, and is a popular tourist destination, attracting up to 300,000 visitors in the summer season

Plan your family visit to the Saint-Malo with these blog insights 👇

Wandering in the Côtes d'Armor

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the old town, the ramparts and the beaches

Highlights: We loved the beautiful scenery and the historic buildings ✨

4 things to see in Brittany with children

This family's experience:

Activities: We walked around the city walls and visited Fort du Petit Bé, the island Île du Grand Bé, the aquarium and the Museè Jacque Cartier

Highlights: The kids loved the city's magical atmosphere and the beautiful views ✨

Brittany and Normandy with children, on the road with a 1-year-old girl

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the city walls and the city center

Highlights: The city was very nice, but it was not as beautiful as Dinan ✨

Brittany with the family: the best things to do

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent 2 days in the city, walking along the ramparts, visiting the historical center, and exploring the aquarium, seeing giant crabs, jellyfish, sharks and more than 600 species from cold and warm seas

Highlights: We loved exploring the city and seeing the amazing sea creatures in the aquarium ✨

Visiting Mont-Saint-Michel with the family: everything you need to know

This family's experience:

Activities: We walked around the city walls, visited the old town, and went to the aquarium

Highlights: The kids loved the historic atmosphere, the beach, and the aquarium ✨

Hiking at Cap Fréhel: we tell you everything with photos!

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Saint-Malo for a weekend, exploring the city walls and old town, and visiting the aquarium

Highlights: We discovered the city and its charm, and enjoyed the aquarium ✨

Visit Fort La Latte to Rocher Goyon: all the information

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the city of Saint-Malo, walked on the ramparts, and explored the old town

Highlights: We loved the city and its history ✨

Visit Fougères and its castle, what to see in the surrounding area

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the walled city of Saint-Malo, walked on the ramparts, and visited the old town

Highlights: We enjoyed the city's historic center and the ramparts ✨

Visit Vitré, its castle and what to do in the surrounding area

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the city of Saint-Malo and its ramparts, and we also visited the aquarium

Highlights: We enjoyed the beautiful views and the aquarium ✨

An afternoon with family in Saint-Malo

This family's experience:

Activities: Walked around the city, went up the ramparts, visited the beach, had a snack

Highlights: The views from the ramparts, the beach, the food ✨