Saint-Malo Audio Guided Walking Tour 2h40 and 29 reviews
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Saint-Malo, the famous privateer city, is full of history and culture to explore in one day. This 6.6 km tour will take you to 29 emblematic sites such as Maisons Corsaires, Fort National and Maison de Chateaubriand. Stroll along the ramparts, admire the sea views and dive into the rich heritage of this walled city. Perfect for history lovers and seascape lovers, this tour offers an immersion in the Falkland Islands soul with captivating audio commentary. Get ready to explore at your own pace and enjoy the fresh ocean air. - Circuit of 6.6 km, to be done on foot in about 2h40 - Discover 29 places of historical and cultural interest - Enjoy audio-guides to enrich your visit - Ideal for history lovers and nature lovers
Your experience
Stop 1
You can see here a remarkable alignment of privateer houses, all rebuilt identically after the great bombing of 1944.
Stop 2
You now arrive at the bastion of Saint-Louis, named in honor of Louis XIV. The houses bordering the Bastion are the only ones that survived the bombing of 44.
Stop 3
You pass the famous residence of the Corsair classified historical monument! It is one of the last shipowners’ hotels still standing!
Stop 4
This pretty closed bridge crossing the street is part of the remains of the former convent of the Recollets. The order of the Récollets brothers comes from a reform of the Franciscans.
Stop 5
This nice building with its beautiful glass roof and its metal structure is the Wheat Hall.
Stop 6
Here you are, facing a rather original coffee. If you are smiling at its name and its Ranking “Historical and Hysterical” intrigues you, let me say a few words about the street corner cafe at the end of town opposite the port!
Stop 7
You arrive on Place Chateaubriand, lined with beautiful mansions and many cafes and restaurants.
Stop 8
This castle overlooking the ocean has the particularity of having been built in several stages. But always with the same objective: to ensure the guardianship of the Dukes of Brittany on the city of Saint-Malo.
Stop 9
You have noticed that everything around you is now called Chateaubriand. Street, square, cafes, hotels, etc.
Stop 10
The St. Thomas Gate, which you use to get to the beach of the fan, was built in 1740 during the expansion of the city.
Stop 11
So here you are on the rocky promontory housing the famous National Fort.
Stop 12
The Fort National offers you an excellent panorama of the city of Saint-Malo facing you behind its ramparts and its castle.
What’s included
- Recommendations for the best photo opportunities
- Immediate access to the audioguided circuit, no tickets or materials to collect
- Offline mode (no data consumption during the visit)
- 3 languages available: French, English, Spanish
- Text transcripts of all audio content
- No deadlines or expirations
- Admire the hidden gems that lie off the beaten track
- 29 immersive audio comments along the way (History...)
- Interactive navigation with 3D map to discover the most beautiful streets,...
Not included
- Entrance fees to paid establishments along the route...
- Headphones or headphones (optional)
Meeting and pickup
We build our circuits in the form of a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend an ideal Check-out Point.
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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