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The Hardest City to Invade: Saint Malo's Secrets Audio Guide
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Saint-Malo
Discover Saint Malo’s secrets on a self-guided audio tour. Uncover hidden treasures, historic gates, and the spirit of Brittany’s coastal city.
Duration:
1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Office de Tourisme Intercommunal Saint-Malo Baie du Mont-Saint-Michel - Start your tour outside the Office de Tourisme de Saint-Malo, the perfect spot to get your bearings and learn about what the city has to offer.
- Chaussée du Sillon - Walk a short distance up to Chaussée du Sillon, a boulevard offering incredible vistas of the sea and the city’s coastline. Enjoy the panoramic views and get a sense of Saint Malo’s maritime heritage.
- Saint-Malo Castle - Venture towards Saint Malo Castle, where echoes of corsairs and conquests linger in the sea-salted air. Learn about the history of the castle and its role in defending the city.
- St. Vincent Gate - Discover Saint Vincent Gate, one of the old city’s gates. Hear about the significance of the ermine symbol that you’ll see throughout Saint Malo.
- Porte Saint Thomas - Find out why there are three Saint Thomas gates as you pass through Porte Saint-Thomas. Learn about the different stages of the city’s fortifications.
- Birthplace of Chateaubriand - See the birthplace of Chateaubriand, a renowned politician and diplomat. Discover his contributions to French literature and politics.
- Place Vauban - Walk through Place Vauban, the large square in front of the castle named after the city’s notorious combat engineer. Learn about Vauban’s influence on the city’s fortifications.
- Poterne Aux Normands - Pass through Poterne Aux Normands, a historical gateway that offers a glimpse into the city’s medieval past.
- Bastion de la Reine - Visit Bastion de la Reine, a formidable part of Saint Malo’s ramparts. Hear about the strategic importance of this bastion in the city’s defense.
- Tour Bidouane - Stop by Bidouane Tower and hear the story behind the name of the dancing cat street. Learn about its historical significance and unique name.
- Champs-Vauvert Cavalier - Walk along Champs-Vauvert Cavalier, a section of the city’s ramparts that offers stunning views and historical insights.
- House Quebec - Immerse yourself in Place du Quebec (Quebec Square) and visit House Quebec. Learn about the connections between Saint Malo and Quebec.
- Les Remparts de Saint-Malo - Walk along Les Remparts de Saint-Malo, the city’s famous ramparts. Enjoy the views and hear about the surprising history of the city’s defenses.
- Holland Bastion - Spot the statue of Jacques Cartier at the formidable Holland Bastion, a silent guardian of Saint Malo’s maritime heritage. Learn about Cartier’s voyages and his connection to Canada.
- Statue of Jacques Cartier - See the statue of Jacques Cartier and hear about his role in the exploration of Canada.
- Porte Saint Pierre - Discover Porte Saint Pierre, another historical gate that offers insights into the city’s fortifications.
- Place du Guet - Explore Place du Guet, a charming square that provides a glimpse into the city’s past and its strategic importance.
- Cathedrale de Saint-Malo - Pass Saint Vincent Cathedral of Saint Malo, where prominent individuals, including Jacques Cartier, are buried. Learn about the cathedral’s history and architectural features.
- Big Gate - End your tour at the Big Gate, the final stop on your journey through Saint Malo. Reflect on the city’s rich history and maritime heritage.
What's Included
- Unlimited, lifetime use of the tour
- Virtual playback option to listen like an audiobook
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Self-guided GPS tour to explore at your own pace
- Directions to the starting point
- Audio guide in English
What's Not Included
- Smartphone and headphones (Please bring your own)
- Entry fees to museum or attractions mentioned en route
Additional Information
Be captivated by the coastal city where echoes of corsairs and conquest linger on this self-guided audio tour. Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Saint Malo.
Every cobblestone and sea breeze in Saint Malo seems to whisper a tale of resilience, adventure, and the enduring spirit of Brittany’s captivating coastal city. On this walking tour, you’ll embark on a journey around its walled old town to see its hidden treasures.
I’ll show you three of the old city’s gates, starting with Saint Vincent Gate, where I’ll tell you why you’ll see ermines everywhere in Saint Malo. On your way to the Big Gate where our tour ends, you’ll walk along Saint Malo’s ramparts, hear its surprising history and learn a thing or two about the area’s climate.
By the end of this tour, you’ll have gained a new appreciation for this slice of Brittany, its history, and maybe, just maybe, a new sense of humour courtesy of the Malouins who call the city home.
- Most travelers can participate
Location
Office de Tourisme Intercommunal Saint-Malo Baie du Mont-Saint-Michel
Esplanade Saint-Vincent
The tour starts at the tourism office outside intra muros, next to the castle.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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X6233xfjohnh
Aug 30, 2024
Nice and enlightening visit - I think it is a very good way to get to know the city at your own pace, in my case I had a coffee break and then continued the visit, so that was great, and even if you can do the visit in the 75 minutes I higly recommend to take your time and enjoy the views.
I also found the stories and comments about the city very interesting!
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26agnesc
Jul 23, 2024
Interesting but not yet fully developed - It is very difficult to make the app work. Reboot 3 times during walk. And very complicated to locate in the streets or ramparts of St Malo. The photos proposed to locate us are very difficult to access depending on the sunshine. We took 3h30 to do the 2h walk.
But the comments are very interesting.
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