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Saint-Malo (UK: / s æ̃ ˈ m ɑː l oʊ /, US: / ˌ s æ̃ m ə ˈ l oʊ /, French: [sɛ̃ malo] ⓘ; Gallo: Saent-Malô; Breton: Sant-Maloù) is a historic French port in Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany. The walled city on the English Channel coast had a long history of piracy, earning much wealth from local extortion and overseas adventures.
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Saint-Malo, France. Saint-Malo, originally built as a walled citadel guarding the mouth of the Rance river, was for centuries home to feared pirates. They’ve all gone to Davy Jones’ Locker, though, and now it’s Brittany’s most-visited city.
Discover the history, culture and nature of Saint-Malo, a portside city with a stunning granite rampart and a rich sailing heritage. Explore its old town, beaches, festivals, landmarks and nearby attractions on the Emerald Coast.
Saint-Malo, seaport, Ille-et-Vilaine département, Brittany région, northwestern France. It is situated on the English Channel and on the right bank of the estuary of the Rance River. The old walled city stands on a granite islet that is joined to the mainland by an ancient causeway and by an avenue bridging the inner harbour. Saint-Malo ...
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jan 26, 2020 · With grey granite as the their material, Saint-Malo’s houses have a distinguished air that borders on severe, but is always beautiful. The “Intra-Muros” district is all cobblestone streets with bars, restaurants, upmarket shops and crêperies, and exploring is the name of the game.
Saint-Malo is on the north-eastern coast of Brittany, near the border with Normandy. The town is perhaps best known as a major arrival point for ferries from the UK to France, but it is also a very impressive town to visit in its own right - don't just go hurtling through!
