Grand Bé, Tidal island near Saint-Malo, France
The Grand Bé rises from the English Channel as a rocky formation connected to Saint-Malo by a causeway that spans 500 meters from Bon-Secours beach.
The island served as a strategic military position during World War II, with German forces installing coastal artillery before American strikes partially destroyed the fortifications in 1944.
François-René de Chateaubriand, the renowned French writer, rests in a granite-marked tomb at the edge of Grand Bé, facing the open waters of the English Channel.
Visitors must check the tide schedules at the tourist office before crossing to Grand Bé, as the connecting path becomes submerged for six hours during high tide.
The remains of Notre Dame des Lauriers chapel stand on the island, offering views across the ramparts of Saint-Malo and the neighboring Petit Bé fortification.
Location: Saint-Malo
Address: Saint-Malo, France
Phone: +33825135200
GPS coordinates: 48.65222,-2.03333
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:39
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.
Tomb of Chateaubriand
95 m
Ramparts of Saint-Malo
780 m
Petit Bé
369 m
Saint Malo Castle
780 m
Les Remparts de Saint-Malo
410 m
Saint-Malo Intra-Muros
605 m
Notre-Dame de la Grand'Porte
554 m
Chapelle Saint-Aaron
580 m
Hôtel de la Bertaudière
489 m
Petit Be Fort
387 m
Tour Bidouane
383 m
Bidouane Tower
377 m
Plage Malo
436 m
Plongeoir de Bon-Secours
452 m
Statue of Robert Surcouf
431 m
Plage du Môle
603 m
Plage de Bonsecours
491 m
Couvent Notre-Dame-des-Victoires
543 m
Maison de la Duchesse Anne
552 m
Champs-Vauvert Cavalier
428 m
Palais de justice de Saint-Malo
569 m
Maison, 8 rue Saint-Benoist, Saint-Malo
523 m
Immeuble, 10 cour La-Houssaye, Saint-Malo
571 m
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Victoire de Saint-Malo
527 m
Maison, 1 rue Mahé de la Bourdonnais, Saint-Malo
587 m
Immeuble, 6 cour La Houssaye
552 m
Maison, 2 rue Mahé de la Bourdonnais, Saint-Malo
573 m
Maison, 8 rue de la Victoire, Saint-Malo
577 mReviews
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