Step into 1944 Saint-Malo with a guided tour by a WWII soldier. Relive the liberation and resilience of this historic city.
Step into 1944 Saint-Malo with a guided tour by a WWII soldier. Relive the liberation and resilience of this historic city.
- Saint-Malo - You will visit Saint Malo intra-murros passing in particular at Porte Saint-Vincent, Place Chateaubriand, Rue du Pelicot, Northern Ramparts, Porte des Champs-Vauverts and its tobrouk up to the Passage de la Lancette.
- Le Grand Be - At low tide, we will reach the Grand Bé, where we will go around passing by the tomb of Chateaubriand
- Saint-Malo - You will visit Saint Malo intra-murros passing in particular at Porte Saint-Vincent, Place Chateaubriand, Rue du Pelicot, Northern Ramparts, Porte des Champs-Vauverts and its tobrouk up to the Passage de la Lancette.
- Le Grand Be - At low tide, we will reach the Grand Bé, where we will go around passing by the tomb of Chateaubriand
- 2-hour guided tour of Saint Malo
- Small group experience
- Led by a costumed tour guide
- 2-hour guided tour of Saint Malo
- Small group experience
- Led by a costumed tour guide
Imagine yourself in 1944, five years after the outbreak of war. Joseph Guthrie, an American soldier from the 83rd Infantry Division who fought in the battles to liberate Saint-Malo, becomes your guide dressed in period costume. Stroll through the city’s streets to the Grand-Bé peninsula during an extraordinary 2-hour tour, reliving the summer of 1944,…
Imagine yourself in 1944, five years after the outbreak of war. Joseph Guthrie, an American soldier from the 83rd Infantry Division who fought in the battles to liberate Saint-Malo, becomes your guide dressed in period costume. Stroll through the city’s streets to the Grand-Bé peninsula during an extraordinary 2-hour tour, reliving the summer of 1944, witnessing the liberation and subsequent destruction of Saint-Malo.
This experience provides a glimpse into pre-war Saint-Malo and unveils the impact of the occupation on the city, while showcasing the resilience of a community determined to rebuild.
Led by the personal recollections of Joseph Guthrie, this distinctive tour offers a moving historical perspective. Explore the harsh realities of Saint-Malo’s dark period during World War II, paying tribute to the bravery and resolve that shaped the city’s history.
- Available for adults and children above 8 years old
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.