🇫🇷 A Weekend by the Sea in Saint-Malo 🌊 Brittany

Saint-Malo was an important trading port during the Age of Exploration and also a gathering place for French pirates 🏴‍☠️. From Paris, it takes just over two hours to reach this charming coastal town 🚉. You can make it a day trip on a weekend 🚄, but I highly recommend staying overnight to catch a breathtaking seaside sunset 🌅. Saint-Malo is also conveniently close to Mont Saint-Michel, so you can easily combine both destinations in a two-day weekend trip 🧭. Saint-Malo boasts a medieval walled city 🏰, beautiful coastlines 🏖️, and delicious seafood 🦪. During the day, visit the tidal island Grand Be, take a leisurely stroll along the city walls, explore the charming streets of the old town, and then relax on the beach to watch the sunset 🌅. It’s the perfect way to unwind 😌. The church inside the old town is also worth a visit 🕍. In addition to the tidal island, there’s a tidal swimming pool by the sea, perfect for a refreshing dip 🏊‍♂️ during the summer. Food Recommendations 🍴: - 🦪 La Cabane: Seafood buffet ranging from €39.5 to €105 💶. We went for the €39.5 option, and it was fantastic! When you’re by the sea, seafood is a must 🍤. Brittany is famous for its oysters, and Cancale near Saint-Malo is one of the most renowned oyster farming areas in France. I’m already planning my next visit to try more 🤤. - 🥧 Kouign Amann de Saint-Malo: Kouign Amann is a specialty of Brittany, a buttery cake 🍰 that’s worth trying. Unfortunately, we didn’t have much time to try more restaurants, but there are plenty of recommendations from local hotel owners on the map. Give them a try if you can read French 🗺️. 🥞 Don’t miss out on the savory Galette, a type of crepe from Brittany. We had it in Rennes while transferring trains, but I’m sure you can find it in Saint-Malo as well. Overall, the experience was delightful. The city has a very comfortable vibe, and it’s definitely a place I’d love to visit again. #SaintMalo #Brittany #MontSaintMichel #ParisTravel