🇫🇷 Summer in Saint-Malo: Très Jolie by the Sea! 🌊✨

Saint-Malo is hands-down Brittany’s most iconic coastal town—and for good reason! The FlixBus dropped me right at the tourist center, steps from the walled old town (Intra-Muros), where I was instantly swept into its lively charm. 🏨 Where to Stay? Inside the old town = ultra-convenient! 🚌 Bus pro tip: FlixBus from Mont Saint-Michel was €4, 30min (faster/cheaper than trains… but mine was delayed 1hr—typical French timing? 😅). 🚶‍♂️ The train station is a 30-min walk to the old town—not terrible, but why bother when the magic’s inside the walls? 🍽️ Must-Eat Breton Treats: 1️⃣ Kouign Amann 🧈 The buttery, caramelized pastry (€2.50) is a must! Try the traditionnel (sugar + butter) or apple version. 2️⃣ Crêperie Le Gallo 🥞 Savory galettes (egg, ham, cheese) + sweet crêpes (Nutella, salted caramel) = perfection. 3️⃣ Sanchez Glacier 🍦 #1 ice cream spot! Their caramel au beurre salé (salted butter caramel) is legendary. €4/scoop—worth it! 🌊 Chill Like a Local: Sip cider or white wine with a bucket of mussels (or other seafood—though for oysters, go to Cancale!). Walk the ramparts at different tides—views change dramatically! At low tide, hunt for sea snails 🐌 and shells on the beach (free dinner? 😆). The famous diving platform is most thrilling at mid-tide—watch daredevils jump! 🌅 Tide Watch & Hidden Gems: Tides here are wild (up to 11m this week!). Check tide schedules online. Best wave-watching spot: The wooden pier bars (grab a drink and watch the surf crash!). Saint-Vincent Cathedral ⛪ + pirate history monuments = quick but fascinating. 7 AM old town = serene and tourist-free—pure magic! ☀️ Pro Tips: Rain is common in Brittany—sunny Saint-Malo days are golden! No agenda needed: Beach naps, rampart strolls, and pastry feasts are all valid plans. #SaintMalo #Brittany #FrenchSummer #SeasideVibes #TravelFrance #FoodieHeaven #TideChasing