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1/ GENERAL
Population: 47 210 inhabitants
Area : 36,6 km2
Population Density : 1286 per km2
Demonym: Chamoniards and Chamoniardes
Région : Brittany
Twin Cities: : Port Louis (capitale de l`Ile Maurice)
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2/ TRANSPORT
Saint-Malo offers an active port, the second largest in Brittany. But if you don’t have a boat
(yacht or barge, for whatever taste) to go out on for vacation, do not panic. There are other
simpler means of getting to your destination.
BY CAR
The highway doesn’t pass right by Saint-Malo because of its geographic location.
Nevertheless, the city is well-serviced thanks to national and departmental roads that connect
it to larger highways. About 75 km separate you from Rennes (around 1 hour by car), 404 km
from Paris (around 4 hours and 23 minutes). We are happy to remind you that in Brittany
there are no toll roads like in the rest of France, but 4-lane roads, separated by a midway. It is
free, but the speed is limited to 110 km/h.
To park your vehicle, you’ll have the choice between the parking souterrain Saint-Vincent, the
parking spots inside the city, or the parking-relay from which you can take a free shuttle that
takes you to the heart of the city. Here you’ll find the parking prices or you can get a pré-
paid card to enjoy a free hour of parking.
BY TAXI OR RENTAL CAR
Once you have arrived in Saint-Malo, you can call a Taxi or rent a car, to be more
autonomous.
BY PLANE
The closest airport to St-Malo is Dinard Bretagne Airport a seaside resort that is located just
across the way. However, it only assures connections with the Anglo-Norman islands and
England.
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If you come from other parts of the world, you will land at the Rennes Bretagne Airport,which
services French, European and American cities as well as Beijing and Montreal.
Once at the Rennes Airport, you’ll have two options for connections with St-Malo :
1) Take the 57 Star bus that passes by just 300 meters away, at the Aire Libre stop [1.40€*
per ticket, valid for one hour and purchased directly in the bus] to arrive at Place de la
République. From there, take the bus line 7 from the Illenoo company, that will take you
to Saint-Malo [2.30€ to 5.50€* depending on the length of your chosen trip].
2) In the second case, you will also need to go to Place de la République then to the gare
ferroviaire that is located 1 km from the square, about 13 minutes walking, to take a train to
Saint-Malo. About 20 trains per day can take you there in less than an hour. Expect to pay
around 15€ per person for the trip at full price.
BY TRAIN
The city has a modern train station which was erected in 2005. You can hop on a TER or a
TGV and be in Paris in only 3 hours. If you want to go further north, you can go to Lille but
only during the weekend.
To get a train ticket, please visit the SNCF website.
The downtown shuttle, which is free, stops at the train station to let you get to the interior
parts of the city.
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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
The city is medium-sized. However, the bus lets you connect to différents quartiers
rapidement. rather quickly. Multiple lines give you access to the beaches, while others allow
you to connect to the outer areas. A transportation card costs 1.25€* and a 1-day ticket is
worth 1.90€*. Here is the list of selling locations for transportation cards.
If, afterwards, you want to explore other cities in Brittany, you can take a bus from the resort
In Saint-Malo, you can also cross the sea to reach the Anglo-Norman islands or England.
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3/ WHEN TO GO ?
- Summer
During the summer season, you can do a multitude of everyday activities. In August, you
won’t have to wonder what to do on Thursdays. "Renc`arts" is an artistic event that takes
place on Thursday evenings. These are free street performances that entertain the citizens of
Saint-Malo as well as the vacationers.
You can also attend the festival that shakes up the town, the route du Rock.
Every year, the seaside resort also hosts the World Folklore Festival to pay homage to
cultures from all corners of the globe and to give you a tour of the world without paying a
fortune. You can also attend some crewed racing like the Transat Québec – Saint-Malo that
takes place once every four years. On this occasion, you’ll experience the excitement of the
winners and enjoy the festive atmosphere that takes over the town.
- Autumn
In autumn, the city is no longer “invaded” by tourists in love with Brittany. It is brought to life
by boating enthusiasts that attend or participate in the famous race named the Route du
Rhum. The competitors cast off from Saint-Malo to reach Guadeloupe a few days later, after
having crossed the Atlantic Ocean. On this occasion, a village is built in the city and activities
are offered to the crowds.
- Winter
Why not adventure in Saint-Malo in Winter ? Surely, swimming would be complicated and
there are fewer activities than in Summer, but the temperatures are a lot milder than in the
Alps. An added bonus: you can even listen to great music thanks to the winter version of
the Route du Rock festival that takes place in February simultaneously in Rennes and Saint-
Malo.
- Obviously, you can also explore the beautiful city in Spring, before the crowds, and enjoy
the mild temperatures due to its oceanic climate.
4/ INFORMATIONS AND USEFUL ADDRESSES
Tourist Office: http://www.saint-malo-tourisme.co.uk/
Emergency number: 112 (Euro zone, 112 redirects to 15,17,18,115 and 119)
Fire: dial 18
Ambulance (medical emergency): dial 15
Police: dial 17
Missing children: dial 116
To find public restrooms, go here.
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5/ BUDGET IN SAINT-MALO
Accommodation :
The prices indicated below are just for reference and include the price of one night in a
standard double room and can vary depending on the season.
- Less than 50€, you can stay in an apartment-hotel or a hotel (up to 2 stars).
- Between 50€ and 100€,you’ll sleep in an apartment, bed and breakfast, or a nice hotel with
2, 3, or 4 stars that is well-located.
- Between 100€ and 200€,you’ll be lodged in a luxury apartment or the most prestigious 4 or
5 star hotels in the city.
Take a look at our website to find a place to stay in Saint-Malo.
Restaurants :
The prices indicated below are just for reference and include the price for a dish or meal for
one person.
- Less than 5€
•You have to try THE traditional cake called kouing-amann (or a kouingnette, its
individualized version) or another cake baked with apples that you can find at the Ker-
Y-Pom bakery.
(Ker-Y-Pom, 5 rue Porcon de la Barbinais)
•You can’t leave Brittany without tasting palets bretons or galettes bretonnes (dry
cookies). The best samples can be found at La Trinitaine,a family company that has
specialized in Breton treats since 1955.
(La Trinitaine, 2 rue Broussais)
•Do not hesitate to have a scoop from the reputed Le Sanchez ice cream shop. They
have a large selection of flavors to fill your cone at your convenience.
(Le Sanchez, 9 rue de la vieille Boucherie)
•· What about a bit of organic bread cooked over a wood fire? To do so, go to Robino
(Robino, 15 Place du Canada)
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- Between 5€ and 15€ :
•The Italian “Mama” gave her best advice to the Origano, chefs. Try their excellent
pizzas and risottos in a friendly atmosphere.
(Origano, 57 rue Ville Pépin)
•Want to find a good crepe shop on the ramparts? Le Tournesol. is the place to be.
The plates are well-garnished and the service is pleasant.
(Le Tournesol, 4 rue des Marins)
•Kanazawa, is a good and cheap Japanese restaurant where you can take an
express roundtrip over to the Pacific Ocean from the Atlantic just by sitting at your
table.
(Kanazawa, 11 rue du Boyer)
- From 15€ :
•Enjoy dishes made with fresh fish and crustaceans on a terrace overlooking the bay.
At Corderie, the plates are refined and the prices go up to 43€. (La Corderie, 9
chemin de la Corderie Cité d’Alet.
•This refined restaurant,La Bouche en folie, only uses fresh, quality products. A 3-
course menu costs only 29€ and we strongly recommend you to book a table before
going there as the dining room is a bit small.
(La Bouche en folie, 14 rue du Boyer)
•· Expect to pay between 22€ and 35€ to try many original, savory, and gourmet
dishes at Le Cambusier.
(Le Cambusier, 6 rue des Cordiers)
What about a drink ?
•The Equinoxial is a bar that serves many different kinds of beers. It is not very pricey
and the place is very nice.
(Equinoxial, 3 rue du puits aux Braies)
•· The Cunningham’s Bar has a spectacular view over the port and offers you a warm
environment, especially with its billiards table. Expect to pay less than 10€ for a drink.
(The Cunningham Bar, 2 rue des Hauts Sablons)
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6/ UNMISSABLE VISITS !
During the summer, you can take a guided tour of the city. Three themes are offered by the
tourism office: : Seaside tourism, The liberation of Saint-Malo, Tales for the littles kiddies. If
you are more passionate about the aquatic world than the urban environment, you can take
part in an exploratory tour of the coast with a naturalist guide or a cruise to explore the bay.
(Corsaire company ou Albatros Hermine company)
The tourism office also offers self-guided discovery tours so that you can walk alone without
missing the most beautiful places in the city that have existed since antiquity.
Places and neighborhoods to see:
At many places in the city, as well as in the valley, you can see Mont Blanc and the Aiguille
du Midi with a height of 3,842 meters.
• The Castle of Saint-Malo
Built by the Dukes of Brittany during the 15th century, the castle has turned into Saint-
Malo city hall. This architectural legacy is in a very good condition.
•Saint-Malo Gates (Saint Louis Bastion, Saint Philip Bastion and Holland Bastion)
They have contributed to protecting the city during different time periods. Still today,
you can see the cannons that served to guard the city.
•The ramparts at the citadel
With their 1754 m, the city walls are a major attraction. To enter within the fortified
walls, you’ll pass by one of the 8 gates (3 posterns, which are smaller, are not big
enough to go through). Some date back to the 15th century and are decorated by
original sculptures.
•The Old Town within the ramparts You can explore the old constructions of the Cité
Corsaire (80% of which was destroyed after the Second World War). The homes have
stained-glass windows and wooden framework. On Fridays, enjoy the market that
takes place there and buy some quality and artisanal food.
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Museum
•The City`s Historical Museum, is located in two towers of the Castle. There are over
8,500 pieces on display that act as witnesses to the past of the city and its people.
Click here to have a look at the pricing list.
Walking and finding the most suitable beach:
•The Parc de la Briantais
With 27 hectares of green, the park was redesigned in the 19th century. It opens up to
the estuary.
•If you want to spend the day out with your family, here is a list of beaches you can go
to : Plage de l`Éventail, Plage du Sillon (3km to find the fine sand beach), Plage du
Pont and Plage du Minihic, Plage du Môle, Plage du Val
•To go sailing : Plage du Havre
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•To play games that need wind: Plage du Sillon
•The most paradise-like beach in the city: Plage du Nicet
*This travel guide was published in November 2014, prices may then vary.
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