A walled port on the Channel coast of Brittany: ramparts you can walk round, a tidal fort and a tomb islet reached on foot at low tide, crêperies and a butter shop inside the walls, and a large aquarium to the south.
A first look at Saint-Malo
Fort National
A Vauban fort on a tidal islet off the walls, reached on foot at low tide; guided visits only, opening times follow the tide.
Grand Bé
The islet with Chateaubriand's tomb below the walls, reached on foot at low tide; listed as open 24 hours.
Bon-Secours Beach
A city beach below the ramparts with a large sea-water pool, and the starting point of the low-tide walk to Grand Bé.
Grand Aquarium Saint-Malo
A large indoor aquarium with ten themed worlds, touch pools and the Nautibus submarine expedition, open every day.
Bistro Autour du Beurre Bordier
A bistro on the street of the Bordier butter shop, open for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Saturday; reviews mention lobster and pré-salé lamb.
Comptoir Breizh Café
A "new wave" crêperie in the walled town, with buckwheat galettes, Cancale oysters and ciders picked by a sommelier.
Kouign Amann de Saint-Malo
A shop in the walled town selling kouign-amann, fars bretons and Breton biscuits, open 10 am to 7 pm every day.
La Maison du Beurre Bordier
The Bordier butter and cheese shop inside the walls, with a small exhibition on butter and butter shaped by hand in front of you.
Le Chalut
A French restaurant inside the walls with inventive Breton cooking, open for dinner only, Tuesday to Sunday.
Le Corps de Garde
A crêperie in a 17th-century guardhouse on the ramparts, with a terrace over the bay, open 9 am to 10:30 pm every day.
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