5 days in Saint-Malo Itinerary

Once the feared base of pirates and heavily fortified against Norman attacks, today's coastal Saint-Malo is one of the top tourist draws.

Get out of town with these interesting Saint-Malo side-trips: Mont-Saint-Michel (Tour du Nord, Mont Saint-Michel, &more) and Bayeux (Cave Cidricole Lecornu, Bayeux War Cemetery, &more). There's still lots to do: make a trip to Les Remparts de Saint-Malo, enjoy the sand and surf at Plage du Sillon, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and steep yourself in history at Musee Jacques Cartier.

For photos, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Saint-Malo journey planner.

If you are flying in from Denmark, the closest major aiports are Dinard-Pleurtuit-Saint-Malo Airport and Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport. In March, daily temperatures in Saint-Malo can reach 13°C, while at night they dip to 4°C.