Tomb of Chateaubriand, Protected memorial tomb in Grand Bé, France.
The stone tomb sits on the western edge of Grand Bé islet near Saint-Malo, facing the sea and exposed to maritime elements.
François-René de Chateaubriand, who died in Paris in 1848, selected this location in 1828 for his final resting place overlooking the ocean.
The memorial features a simple granite tombstone without inscriptions, while a plaque on the wall mentions a French writer seeking eternal rest by the sea.
Visitors can reach the tomb by walking from Saint-Malo during low tide, following the path across the beach to Grand Bé islet.
The monument received protection status in 1954 and stands with three-sided railings, leaving the sea-facing side open to maintain the connection with water.
Location: Saint-Malo
GPS coordinates: 48.65306,-2.03306
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:05
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