🇫🇷 Weekend Escape from Paris | Pirate Town Saint-Malo 🏴‍☠️

🚄 Getting There: Direct TGV from Paris (2.5h). We came via Rennes & Mont-Saint-Michel, then took a short train to Saint-Malo. 🏨 Hotel de L'Univers: 3-star, slightly dated but perfect location—50m to the beach 🏖️, 20min walk to the train station. Buses (#1/#2) available, but walking is faster! 🏰 Old Town Highlights: Explored in half a day—charming streets, cathedral, and sunset rampart walks 🌅. All the best eateries & gelato shops are here! 🍽️ Food Adventures (and a Cautionary Tale!): 🦞 Seafood Fail: Chose a 3.7-rated spot for lobster… ended up with food poisoning 🤢. Always check Google reviews first! 🥞 Crêperie Bergamote: Must-try pork intestine galette—stinky but addictive! 🍦 Sanchez Glacier: Italian-style gelato + chantilly cream = heaven. ☕ Cavoua Café: Great Brazilian beans, but average croissants. 🥧 Kouign Amann: Buttery, sweet, crispy—share one to avoid sugar overload! 🌊 Why Choose Saint-Malo Over Southern France? Sunny yet breezy—no scorching heat! Pirate vibes > glam beaches. Perfect summer escape! 🏄‍♀️ #SaintMalo #FranceTravel #HiddenGems #FoodieFails #SeasideVibes #ParisWeekend