Vue Sur Saint Malo Intra Muros Depuis Le Mole Des Noires Saint Malo Loic Lagarde 663 1200pxRestored intact after 1944, the ramparts surround the old Intra-Muros town for 1754 metres and are divided into 2 main periods: the primitive enclosure from the Middle Ages to the end of the 17th century and the additions made from 1708 to 1744.
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©Martin Argyroglo - Saint-MaloAt the entrance to the Corsair City, the castle houses Saint-Malo Town Hall. Featuring 4 corner towers around the 35-metre-high Keep: the Tour Générale, Tour Quic-en Groigne, Tour Dames and Tour des Moulins, the 15th-century castle heralds Vauban’s bastioned fortification. The Quic-en-Groigne Tower near the Porte Saint-Thomas owes its name to an inscription that was erased during the Revolution, reminding us that it was built on the orders of Anne of Brittany, against the advice of the people of Saint Malo: “Quic-en-Groigne, ainsi sera, tel est mon bon plaisir”.
The Maison de la Duchesse Anne is a fine late medieval residence (15th century) with architecture typical of Breton mansions built by wealthy Pre-Renaissance notables.
©smbmsm Cour De La Houssaye (2)
Cathedrale Saint Vincent Vue Exterieure St Malo Smbmsm 8753A cathedral since 1146, its construction lasted nearly7 centuries (12th-18th centuries). Badly damaged in 1944, the cathedral has undergone a lengthy restoration, with superb stained-glass windows by Ingrand and Le Moal and furniture by Arcabas. The tombs of Jacques Cartier and Duguay-Trouin.
The former chapel of the Hôtel Dieu built to the plans of engineer Garangeau in 1743. Built of granite ashlar, the monument was inspired by military buildings. It now houses the major summer exhibitions.
©smbmsm Chapelle Saint Sauveur
Rues D Intra Muros St Malo Yann Langevin 8928Built in the 18th century by wealthy Malouin shipowners or merchants, they bear witness to the Corsair City’s glorious past. Between the Saint-Philippe and Saint-Louis bastions, the ramparts run alongside the remarkable row of “Maisons de Corsaires”, most of whose facades were rebuilt identically after 1944.
This sandy beach is very popular, thanks in particular to its seawater swimming pool equipped with a diving board and its sailing school.
It offers a magnificent view of the Bay of Saint-Malo. Opposite, in the foreground, is the islet of Grand Bé and in the background is the islet of Petit Bé.
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