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Saint-Malo photo locations and coastal views

Saint-Malo combines stone fortifications with sand beaches and coastal paths. The city walls provide views of the sea, while narrow granite streets lead to historic buildings. Features include the Fort National fortress, Plage du Sillon beach, and the Grand Bé island. The harbor area displays maritime heritage through the Tour Solidor tower and the old town gates.

Plage de l'Éventail

Saint-Malo, France

Plage de l'Éventail

This beach extends along stone fortifications with clear views of the sea and boats in the distance.

Les Remparts de Saint-Malo

Saint-Malo, France

Les Remparts de Saint-Malo

The stone fortifications from the 12th century encircle the old town, offering views of the bay and neighboring islands.

Plage de Bon-Secours

Saint-Malo, France

Plage de Bon-Secours

This beach features a natural seawater swimming pool that fills with the tide, surrounded by granite walls and sea views.

Porte Saint-Vincent

Saint-Malo, France

Porte Saint-Vincent

This stone entrance gate built in 1708 marks the main access point to the old town through the fortification walls.

Fort National

Saint-Malo, France

Fort National

This military fortress from 1689 stands on a tidal island and opens to visitors during low tide periods, offering views of the bay and city walls.

Rue du Jerzual

Dinan, France

Rue du Jerzual

The stone street descends at a 45-degree angle through medieval architecture, connecting the port to the upper town with artisan workshops along its path.

La Cité d'Aleth

Saint-Malo, France

La Cité d'Aleth

This promontory contains Roman and medieval structures, German bunkers from World War II, and provides a view of boats in the marina below.

Plage de la Hoguette

Saint-Malo, France

Plage de la Hoguette

This sandy beach near the marina faces west and provides clear views of the water and boats at anchor in the evening light.

Môle des Noires

Saint-Malo, France

Môle des Noires

This stone pier extends into the sea, providing clear views of the city ramparts, the beach, and the boats in the harbor.

Jardin des Douves

Saint-Malo, France

Jardin des Douves

This garden near the castle features stone paths, native plants, and flowers alongside the historic fortification walls and water channels.

Tour Solidor

Saint-Malo, France

Tour Solidor

This 14th-century fortress with three towers contains maritime exhibitions and offers views over the Rance river estuary and Saint-Servan harbor.

The granite rocks feature over 300 carved figures representing local characters and scenes, created by Abbé Fouré between 1894 and 1907.

Briantais Park

Saint-Malo, France

Briantais Park

This historic estate contains formal gardens, forest paths, and unobstructed views of the sea from elevated positions throughout the grounds.

Varde Point

Saint-Malo, France

Varde Point

This coastal headland extends into the sea with high cliffs and granite formations, offering clear views of the Channel Islands on the horizon.

Holland Bastion

Saint-Malo, France

Holland Bastion

This fortification from the city walls provides views of the bay and harbor, with stone ramparts and cannons from the naval defense period.

Grand Bé

Saint-Malo, France

Grand Bé

Small island accessible at low tide, featuring stone paths, grass fields and the burial site of French writer François-René de Chateaubriand.

Malouinière de la Ville Bague

Saint-Coulomb, France

Malouinière de la Ville Bague

Stone mansion from the 18th century with symmetrical architecture, formal gardens and period furniture that displays maritime merchant heritage of the region.

Maison natale de Surcouf

Saint-Malo, France

Maison natale de Surcouf

Historic stone building where French naval officer Robert Surcouf was born in 1773, marked with a commemorative plaque on its granite facade.

Rue Saint-Vincent

Saint-Malo, France

Rue Saint-Vincent

Central stone paved street with granite buildings, local shops and restaurants, connecting the city gates to the cathedral of Saint-Malo.

World War II Museum

Saint-Malo, France

World War II Museum

This former German military bunker houses exhibits documenting the local resistance, occupation and liberation of Saint-Malo during World War II.

Ille-Rance Canal

Brittany, France

Ille-Rance Canal

This waterway stretches across Brittany connecting two rivers. The canal features locks, towpaths, and stone bridges along its 84-kilometer route.

Sillon Beach

Saint-Malo, France

Sillon Beach

This three-kilometer beach features fine sand, seasonal wooden cabins, and a wide promenade. The area experiences strong tides with water levels varying up to 14 meters.

City History Museum

Saint-Malo, France

City History Museum

The museum displays maritime artifacts, historical documents, and exhibits about the city's naval history. Located inside the castle, it contains objects from the 17th century.

Sculpture of Robert Surcouf

Saint-Malo, France

Sculpture of Robert Surcouf

Bronze monument representing the French naval commander who captured numerous British ships during the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars.

Saint-Servan Church

Saint-Malo, France

Saint-Servan Church

Religious building from the 12th century featuring Gothic architecture with large windows, stone arches and religious artifacts from medieval times.

Duchess Anne House

Saint-Malo, France

Duchess Anne House

Medieval residence built in stone with timber frames, featuring period furniture and architectural elements from the 15th century.

Bon-Secours Diving Board

Saint-Malo, France

Bon-Secours Diving Board

Platform built in 1937 extending over the sea at 8 meters high, with direct views to the ramparts and the bay.

Place du Marché aux Légumes

Saint-Malo, France

Place du Marché aux Légumes

Central market square where vendors sell fresh produce and local goods. Stone buildings from the 1700s border the space. Regular food markets occur here.

Petit Bé

Saint-Malo, France

Petit Bé

Stone fort on a tidal island built in 1667 to protect Saint-Malo's harbor. Visitors can walk to the fort during low tide.

18th century manor house with stone walls and formal French gardens. This residence belonged to wealthy ship owners who traded across the seas.

Tour Bidouane

Saint-Malo, France

Tour Bidouane

Round stone tower from 1415 on the city ramparts. It served as a defensive structure and artillery platform overlooking the sea.