A granite walled port in Brittany where huge tides reveal islands you can walk to, with sandy beaches, seafood and crêpes. Here's what Saint-Malo is like, when to go and how long to stay.
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Temperatures are the average daytime high in °C.
May to September is best, warm enough for beaches and walking the ramparts. July and August are busy. Spring and autumn bring the biggest tides, which are dramatic to watch. Winter is mild but windy.
Walk all the way around the walls of the old town for sea views.
Walk across the sand at low tide to a small island. Check the tide times.
A long sandy beach with wooden breakwaters.
Sharks and a 'Nautibus' submarine ride, popular with children.
A medieval half-timbered town on a river, 30 minutes away.
Eat oysters by the sea in the oyster capital of Brittany, 20 minutes away.
Yes. The walled old town, beaches and tides make it one of France's most enjoyable seaside towns.
Take the overnight ferry from Portsmouth straight into Saint-Malo, or fly to Rennes, an hour away by train.
Two or three days covers the town, beaches and Dinan. Add Mont-Saint-Michel for a long weekend.
May to September, around 17 to 22°C.
Yes. It's about 50 minutes' drive away, and buses and tours run in season.
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