St Malo St Malo remains a popular entry port for the traveller to France. With its ancient history and convenient location St Malo is a great start to many tourists European holiday.
Places to go
The old town (Corsair) Charming streets lead through ancient buildings once owned by ship owners and local tradesmen. Guides are available from the local tourist office to help you make the most of your walk. Some agencies will also provide a guided tour of the streets. Saint Vincent Cathedral Glorious cathedral the construction of which spanned seven centuries from 11th to 18th century. Despite that length of time the building was not considered finished until in 1987, the spire was fitted. From interior you can also enjoy the wonderful collection of contemporary stained glass windows. The ramparts Part of St Malo is still a walled town known as Corsair, with approximately 1 1/2 miles of walls between the Saint Vincent Gate and the Saint Thomas Gate providing excellent views of the town and the Bay of St Malo. Eating out The old town (Corsair) has numerous cafe's and restaurants providing all manner of delicious offering's. As you would imagine, sea food plays an important role in the local specialities with seafood platters proving popular. As well as the traditional French restaurants, there are many establishments serving foreign dishes.
Finding the ferry terminals
Portsmouth – Portsmouth is the UK’s 2nd busiest ferry port. The distance between London and Portsmouth is shorter than London and Dover. With a choice of routes from the A3 or M3. Portsmouth also has excellent links with the Midlands, Wales and the M5 North. Found at the base of the M275. Follow signs to the Continental ferry port not the Isle of Wight Ferries. Passenger facilities – Bureau de Change, gift shop & cafeteria.
St Malo – Routes are easy to follow. The D301 from the East, the N137 from Rennes (54mins 44 mile), Mont St Michael (52mins 35 miles) and the South and the D168 from the west.