Malouinière de la Ville Bague

Malouinière de la Ville Bague is a private historic residence in Saint-Coulomb featuring a chapel, dovecote, an 18th-century water basin, and a four-hectare park enclosed by stone walls. The compound sits on elevated grounds with multiple rooms containing original architectural features and period details.

Guillaume Eon commissioned this residence in 1710 with architect Garangeau, who collaborated with military engineer Vauban on the design. The house was built during the peak prosperity of Saint-Malo's shipping families.

The interior displays collections of maritime equipment, period furnishings, and 19th-century wallpaper now recognized as a historic monument. These pieces show how wealthy shipping families lived and decorated their country retreats.

The residence is open for guided visits from April through September with set times for tours. It is best to check beforehand which days and times are available, as not all weekdays have scheduled visits.

The property retains its original character as a country retreat for a wealthy shipping family and showcases architectural styles typical of Saint-Malo shipowners from the 1700s. Its elevated location and surrounding woodland reveal how the merchant elite chose to live away from the bustling ports.