Travel to St Malo with travel insurance from Essential Travel

click here for an annual holiday insurance quotation

Information on St Malo with single trip travel insurance from Essential Travel

Travel to St Malo

St Malo was once a fortified island. Today, this breathtaking granite-walled town in Brittany boasts an ancient atmosphere, stunning scenery and enchanting beaches. Strolling around the walls and ramparts of the town is exciting.

Getting there

St Malos airport is located just 10kms away at Dinard. Alternatively, Paris Orly and Charles de Gaulle airports are major gateways. If youre driving to St Malo from Paris, take the A13 west to Caen, continuing southwest along the N175 to the town of Miniac Morvan. From here, travel north on the N137 to St Malo. The journey from Paris takes about five to six hours. Nine high-speed TGV Atlantique trains leave daily from Paris gare Montparnasse to Rennes; from here, there are frequent connections to St Malo. Brittany ferries arrive from Portsmouth; there are daily crossings, taking 8 hours, 45 minutes.

Information on St Malo key attractions

St Malo once guarded not only the mouth of the Rance river, but the coastal area beyond. Even today, the walls and towers create an intriguing medieval atmosphere. The ancient fort of Alet, dating from well before the time of the Romans, is a highlight. Additionally, the fort offers spectacular views of the town and surrounding coastline. Exploration of the maze of old streets, lanes and alleys will reward you with charming traditional buildings and squares.

Out and about

the surrounding countryside holds many great destinations for daytrips. Twenty kilometres down the Rance river is the medieval town of Dinan. Alternatively, to the west is the famous island of Île de Bréhat and the pink granite coastline of the Côte de Granit Rose. Mont San Michel, which is technically in Normandy but still easy to get to from St Malo, is one place that should not be missed if you are in the region. This rugged island can be reached at low tide across a causeway. The island is comprised of a granite rock about 300m in diameter, with an abbey constructed between the 11th and 16th centuries on top of it.

Leisure options

the streets in the centre of town are quite festive, especially at night. Excellent restaurants, delightful cafés and vibrant bars all contribute to the fantastic nightlife here. By day, families can enjoy the safe, quiet beaches.

Safety

water sports, outdoor activities and driving place you at greater risk of having an accident. Additionally, when travelling to an unfamiliar environment, you should remain alert for potential hazards. Holidaymakers are more susceptible to pickpocketing, theft or loss of personal effects. We strongly recommend you take out travel insurance for you and your family when visiting St Malo.

Weather in St. Malo

St Malos Winters are cool with temperatures of around 7c and the summer likewise is quite cool with temperatures only reaching about 16c, this is also quite a damp area with around 170 days of rain a year

back to city guides