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What to do in Saint-Malo when it rains
The Grand Aquarium, the cathedral and the corsairs’ houses, the sea spa, and the ramparts in a storm: our ideas for a rainy day in Saint-Malo.
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Saint-Malo in the rain has a charm postcards never show: the sea swells against the ramparts, the lanes of the walled city empty, and the crêperies fill up.
The Grand Aquarium
Saint-Malo’s big indoor visit, and the safe bet with children: allow one to three hours depending on the activities.
The walled city in bad weather
The Cathédrale Saint-Vincent and its stained glass, the corsairs’ houses, the shops and cafés inside the walls can all be enjoyed under cover. When the shower passes, go up on the ramparts: in a westerly wind, the waves pound the Sillon sea wall, a sight to watch from a distance.
In Saint-Malo
ActivityGrand Aquarium de Saint-MaloSaint-Malo · About 1 h 30The Grand Aquarium de Saint-Malo: 10 worlds, some 600 species and the Nautibus Expedition, for a self-guided visit of about 1 h 30.
Heritage siteSaint-Malo Intra-MurosSaint-Malo · A dayA walled city entirely encircled by 1,754 metres of granite ramparts, facing the Channel, to the rhythm of the highest tides in Europe.
ViewpointSaint-Malo RampartsSaint-Malo · 1 h to 1 h 30 for the full loop with photo stops.A panoramic loop of about 1.75 km around Intra-Muros, with views of the Sillon, Fort National, the Grand Bé, Dinard and the harbour basins.
The sea spa
Facing the Sillon beach, the Thermes Marins also welcome day visitors: heated seawater pools and treatments, enough to turn a rainy day into a day of rest.
Where to stay in Saint-Malo
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