Visit Grand Bé Island
Offshore 2 hrs
Walk to the tidal island at low tide to visit Chateaubriand's tomb.
Where to stay
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At a glance
Climate
Temperate
Languages
French and Breton
Local currency
EUR
(EUR)
Local time
(GMT+2)
Ideal trip length
2–4 days
Cost level
3 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Intra-Muros
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
Optional, small amounts
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
80 · Very good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Galettes
Crêpes
Moules Frites
Kouign-amann
When to visit Saint Malo
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: July
Busiest: Jul-Aug
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Jan30
Cold, wet, windy
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Feb35
Cold, wet, windy
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Mar50
Cool, improving weather
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Apr65
Mild, some rain
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May80
Pleasant, less rain
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Jun85
Warm, sunny
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Jul95
Warmest, sunny
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Aug90
Warm, busy
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Sept80
Mild, pleasant
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Oct60
Cooler, more rain
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Nov45
Cold, wet
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Dec30
Cold, wet, festive
Things to do in Saint Malo
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
Showing 7 of 7 places ·
Best in the morning
1 place
Best in the afternoon
2 places
Discover the Grand Aquarium
Paramé 2.5 hrs
Explore diverse marine life from local waters and tropical seas.
Relax on Plage du Sillon
Sillon 3 hrs
Enjoy the long sandy beach, perfect for walks and sunbathing.
Best in the evening
1 place
Dine on Seafood
Intra-Muros 1.5 hrs
Savor fresh oysters, mussels, and other local seafood delicacies.
Any time of day
3 places
Walk the Ramparts
Intra-Muros 1.5 hrs
Circumnavigate the historic city walls for panoramic sea and city views.
Explore Intra-Muros
Intra-Muros 2 hrs
Wander through the charming cobblestone streets of the old walled city.
Day Trip to Dinan
Nearby 6 hrs
Explore the medieval town of Dinan with its half-timbered houses.
Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Saint Malo
Straight-line distance from the centre of Saint Malo.
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