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St Malo
The lively holiday resort town of St Malo boasts a colourful
history as a fortified island citadel that was once run by corsairs
who declared it a republic. Today this port on the English Channel
swarms with tourists on holiday, its streets choked with tour buses
in the summer months and its natural harbour acting as a busy ferry
terminal for those crossing between Britain, France and the Channel
Islands, just to the north.
Because of St Malo's medieval charm, many visitors opt to spend
a night or two here before their ferry crossing, and are rewarded
with a pleasant sojourn behind old city walls in a quaint
collection of hotels, restaurants, bars and shops. Just a hop and a
skip away are some vast, clean, brown sandy beaches, ideal for
family holiday fun. Stroll the ramparts of St Malo's great city
walls as the sun sets and it is easy to realise why this ancient
city is now the most popular holiday destination in Brittany.
Information & Facts
Activities
St Malo has a number of popular beaches, all covered in fine,
golden sand. Mole is where sun-worshippers congregate, while Sillon
is popular for watersports like windsurfing and Bon Secours for
sailing. The old town is pleasant to stroll through, with quaint
medieval cobbled streets and photogenic views. There are a few
historical attractions in St Malo as well, including the Ile du
Grand-Bé (site of the tomb of Chateaubriand), the Historical Museum
of St Malo, and St Vincent's Cathedral.
Language
French is the official language.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels,
though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major
credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques,
particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not
accepted.
Negatives
While swimming is allowed on most beaches, there is a strong
undertow that makes it unsuitable for weak swimmers.
Night Life
St Malo's nightlife is relatively quiet, though you'll find a
few lively bars and discos. Le Casino Barrière is a popular
destination, or you can follow the local youth to nearby Rennes on
the weekends.
Restaurants
St Malo has many good restaurants that make a great place to try
Breton cuisine, including specialties like Kouing Aman cake and
Breton Pancakes. Seafood, specifically mussels and oysters, is
another local specialty, which is to be expected in a seaside town.
While fresh seafood doesn't come cheap at well-regarded restaurants
like Le Chalut, there are a number of creperies that suit a diner
on a budget. Coté brasserie is the place to go for fish and
chips.
Shopping
There are a number of stores scattered around the old town,
ranging from trendy boutiques to tacky tourist shops. The place de
la Poissonerie hosts a bustling market on Tuesday and Friday
mornings, and a Wednesday and Saturday market in nearby Paramé.
Most shops close by 7pm.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and
last Sunday in October).