Cézembre, Protected islet in the bay of Saint-Malo, France
The 18-hectare islet features a sandy beach on its southern side and steep rocky cliffs along its remaining perimeter near Saint-Malo.
During World War II, the islet endured extensive Allied bombing in 1944 when German and Italian forces refused to surrender after Saint-Malo's capture.
Before World War II, unmarried women visited Saint Brendan's Oratory on pilgrimages to request marriage by inserting pins in a wooden statue.
Visitors reach the islet through boat services departing from Saint-Malo at 12:40 PM, with additional summer schedules at 12:10 PM.
The tidal fluctuations around Cézembre allow access to the islet by foot from Saint-Malo during specific periods, similar to historical times.
Location: Saint-Malo
GPS coordinates: 48.67667,-2.07139
Latest update: June 1, 2025 10:29
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