Treasure n°1 The nuggets of Paramé and Rothéneuf

These two districts were formerly towns that were attached to Saint-Malo in 1967. Testimony to the seaside era in Paramé, villas dating from the 19th and 20th centuries and a nature side that you’ll find in Rothéneuf by following the GR34®,

1. The Sillon villas

The Villas du Sillon in Saint-Malo are magnificent residences built in the late 19ᵉ and early 20ᵉ centuries. Situated along the great beach of Le Sillon, they bear witness to the elegance of Belle Époque seaside architecture. Each has its own unique style, blending neo-Gothic, neo-Breton and art nouveau influences.

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2. Rochebonne

A rocky point at the end of the beach, where the first houses appeared from 1860 onwards with vast mansions usually with a staircase leading down to the shore. As you stroll along the coast, you’ll spot a number of villas with very eclectic architecture: miniature castles, Gothic, neo-Renaissance or neo-Greek pastiches, turrets, belvederes, bow-windows…

3. Pointe de la Varde

One of the most beautiful panoramic views over the Bay of Saint-Malo where you can discover the ruins of an old fort as well as some remains of the Second World War. From this promontory, you can see from Cap Fréhel: the old town of Saint-Malo, the great beach of Le Sillon and the many forts and islets that dot the Bay of Saint-Malo.

4. The sculpted rocks

Sculpted over a period of some twenty years out of the rock by Abbé Fouré in the late 19th century, around 300 works of naive art depicting pirates, sea monsters and the legendary Rothéneuf family dominate the beach over more than 500 m2.

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5. Notre-Dame des flots

Notre-Dame des Flots is a small chapel located in Rothéneuf, a district of Saint-Malo. Built in the early 20ᵉ century, it pays tribute to sailors lost at sea. Perched facing the ocean, it offers a peaceful place of meditation, with a breathtaking view of the coast. Inside, marine ex-votos recall the region’s strong maritime tradition.

6. Manoir de Limoëlou

This delightful 16th-century manor house bears witness to the daily life and travels of its illustrious owner Jacques Cartier, who opened the road to colonisation and led 3 expeditions to Canada (1534, 1535 and 1541). Commissioned by François 1er to explore new lands, he discovered Canada and the Saint Lawrence River aboard the Grande Hermine, the Petite Hermine and the Emerillon.