Môle des Noires, Historic jetty in Saint-Malo, France
The Môle des Noires is a jetty that extends roughly 500 meters into the sea from Saint-Philippe bastion and was built using granite stones from the Chausey islands. Its solid structure protects the harbor and offers a clear view of ships and port activities.
The jetty was built starting in the 1840s and its length doubled between 1932 and 1933. German forces damaged it during their retreat in 1944.
The name may come from mourning women who once gathered here or from black rocks discovered during construction. This origin gives the place a personal story that visitors can reflect on while walking.
You can visit the jetty year-round to watch ships and port activity. The walkway is open and accessible, but offers little shelter from wind and weather.
A cylindrical lighthouse stands at the end of the jetty, originally built in 1838 and rebuilt in 1959. This small structure remains visible from far away and still guides ships today.
Location: Saint-Malo
GPS coordinates: 48.64266,-2.03133
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:09
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