Treat yourself to a weekend in Saint-Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine
Are you about to book a weekend in Saint-Malo, Brittany? From the campsite near Saint-Malo, you will have a wide selection of special weekend offers and short stays. The ramparts, the Grand Aquarium, the Sillon beach, the Corsair House, the old town… These are just a few of the main tourist attractions you can visit during this romantic getaway in the Breton corsair city. It will also be an opportunity for you to taste the local flavors or take part in activities such as jet-skiing, scuba diving, cycling tours...
A weekend in Saint-Malo, but for whom?
Saint-Malo is an ideal destination for couples, families, and groups of friends. Easily accessible from our campsite in Ille-et-Vilaine, the former corsair city is the perfect place for a weekend getaway. This escape will also give you the opportunity to discover some of the local gastronomic specialties, such as buckwheat galettes, the little Craquelins buns from Saint-Malo, the salted butter caramels from Maison Guella in Cancale, oysters from Cancale, or the chocolates from Pascal Pochon in Saint-Malo. Your Saint-Malo weekend will also allow you to enjoy the Malouin coastline and participate in the water activity of your choice. Don’t miss the chance to visit some of the city’s iconic monuments. The local heritage includes the Fort du Petit-Bé, a 17th-century horseshoe-shaped fort located on an island accessible at low tide; it helped repel an Anglo-Dutch attack in 1695.
Visitors are also drawn to the Fort of the Cité d'Alet, built in the 18th century but made famous since its occupation by German forces during World War II. The Corsair House is also worth a visit, an 18th-century house that once belonged to François-Auguste Magon de la Lande, who made his fortune as a corsair. Your Saint-Malo weekend will also give you the chance to discover the city’s religious heritage, including the must-see Saint-Vincent Cathedral. The building was constructed in the 12th century in the Romanesque style, but was later expanded, with influences from Gothic architecture, High Gothic, and the Renaissance. Want to book your Saint-Malo weekend in Brittany? Check out our offers for:
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Rent your accommodation for your weekend in Saint-Malo
Saint-Malo offers many comfortable accommodations in dream locations. In the surroundings of the corsair city, there are also several rental options perfect for a short stay. This is the case for the mobile homes and chalets at Camping Émeraude, located in Saint-Briac-sur-Mer, about 25 minutes by car from Saint-Malo via the D603. For example, you can enjoy this romantic getaway in a VIP cottage with a master suite and a spacious living room with a flat-screen TV. The kitchen is appreciated for its design blending contemporary and Scandinavian styles, as well as its many amenities, such as a microwave, large refrigerator, Nespresso coffee machine, and toaster. This high-end residence features two bathrooms, one of which has an Italian shower. Comfort elements also include the terrace, sun loungers, and WiFi connection. This cottage for 4 people rents for between €84 and €132 per night.
You can also enjoy your Saint-Malo weekend in one of the unusual rentals at the campsite, such as a canvas bungalow. With its design that combines a classic tent and a mobile home, this unique rental of 17 m² can accommodate four people. The main room is spacious and comfortable, featuring a kitchenette and two sofa beds. The master bedroom includes a double bed. The mobile heater, private garden, and wooden terrace are also part of the benefits of this rental nestled in the heart of nature. The canvas bungalow rents from €51 per night.
What to do in Saint-Malo for a weekend?
We have selected for you the 10 must-see activities during this short stay in the corsair city:
- Take a tour of the ramparts surrounding the old town
- Stroll through the intra-muros district, with its cobbled streets lined with bars, restaurants, creperies, and luxury boutiques
- Enjoy water activities on the Sillon beach
- Visit the Château de Saint-Malo, a 15th-century building built by the Dukes of Brittany
- Explore the Grand Aquarium of Saint-Malo
- Take a detour to Paramé, a neighborhood next to Sillon beach, with its many Belle Epoque villas that reflect its rapid development from the late 19th century
- Visit the Fort National, whose plans were designed by the architect Vauban
- Go to the Grand-Bé island at low tide, one of the rocky Malouin islands where German cannons were placed during World War II. This is also the resting place of Monsieur Chateaubriand
- Hike along the Sentier des Douaniers, a trail created in the 18th century to outsmart smugglers
- Visit the Parc de la Briantais on the heights of the Rance, a former English park that once housed the Château de la Briantais, a Baroque manor belonging to wealthy shipowners.