Saint-Malo, a historic city on the ‘Emerald Coast’, is a favourite destination for holidaymakers for all the right reasons. First among them, one of the most famous beaches in France, Sillon beach -regularly voted one of the most beautiful in the country. And the city has no shortage of other beaches for you to enjoy.
The lively waves of the English Channel are another of the city's great attractions, especially during the high tides - the biggest in Europe. The spectacle of the sea spray whipping against the city walls is unique.
Saint-Malo is a city defined by its relationship with the sea. Its history is full of sailors: Surcouf, the Tiger of the Seven Seas, and Jacques Cartier, the explorer of Canada, to name but two. Both men have their own museum in the city.
Saint-Malo also has impressive ramparts, which offer a magnificent view of the old town, the coast, the National Fort and the Petit Bé fort, built by Vauban. You can also see the island of Grand Bé, a 'storm-beaten rock' where Chateaubriand's tomb lies and which you can visit at low tide.
Camping in Saint-Malo is also an opportunity to eat well, very well! Galettes bretonnes, crêpes, craquelins, salted butter caramel and Kouign Amann: the city is a gourmet's delight!
So book your campsite now and start licking your lips!
