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What to do in Saint Malo? Selection of the best activities and leisure

Saint-Malo is a small treasure of Brittany, thanks to its location on the edge of the English Channel and its status as a fortified city. Between beaches and monuments, the corsair town of Ille-et-Vilaine is the ideal place to recharge your batteries and make a historic stopover.

You won't miss a few key sites in Saint-Malo, such as the Fort National located on an island accessible on foot at low tide or the islets of Grand and Petit Bé. For a little swim, a flight or a crazy adventure, it's up to you to see which activities tempt you!

Like a fish in the Channel

First dive

Coming to Saint-Malo necessarily means enjoying the sea with water activities such as diving. From the age of 8 with the basics of swimming, you go with an instructor to discover the seabed and his magical creatures.

Equipped with a wetsuit, a mask, flippers and a bottle, you cross the English Channel up to 6 meters deep . So many colors and absolute calm!

You will also discover a whole language for communicating underwater , and will be able to see many underwater species, it's up to you to capture these beautiful images of Finding Nemo.

Snorkelling

Also called "snorkeling", snorkeling is accessible to everyone, and does not require a lot of equipment to explore below the surface. With mask, flippers and snorkel , you go up to a few meters under water.

The goal is to swim in peace and not to disturb the inhabitants who live there. The most skilled among you can go to the rocks to observe anemones, starfish and other underwater creatures.

This activity is fun and relaxing , because you are splashing around and at the same time, you are discovering a new universe, marine blue 👍🏻!

Flight in a fighter plane at Mont-Saint-Michel

Do you want originality and do you like airplanes? We have found an exclusive activity for you. Come and test the first flight in a Fouga Magister fighter plane !

This famous plane of the Patrouille de France offers discovery flights on board. With a professional pilot, you climb into the cockpit to fill up on sensations in the Breton sky.

At altitude, you can see Rennes, Saint-Malo with the Sillon beach from where you can see the Fort National, the Solidor tower, its port and its ramparts , but above all you will have the privilege of flying in a prestigious aircraft and why not, see Mont-Saint-Michel in the distance!

Team escape game

If you want to test a trendy urban leisure activity, you can organize a team escape game. After or before a visit to the city, you will immerse yourself in a story whose secrets will have to be revealed.

This life-size escape game takes place in groups. Puzzles are to be solved during the 60 minutes of play, to unravel the mystery of the scenario . Many roles can be played, it's up to you to see which you like the most:

  • Horror
  • Futuristic or historical
  • Scientist
  • Policeman
  • Adventure, etc.

Don't forget that time is running out for you:ticking the clock is ticking... Will you manage to escape and succeed in your mission ? Warm up your brains and you'll see!

The Marine Baths

The Thermes Marins de Saint-Malo are renowned! The building, a former Belle Epoque palace, offers a variety of fitness formulas and packages to relax you for a few hours in a gentle bath .

Balneotherapy and/or thalassotherapy on the program, you will enjoy swimming pools, jacuzzis, saunas, hammams , jet massage … Ideal for relaxing by the sea!

In the spa and with a formula including several thalassotherapy treatments (marine drainage, dynamic affusion, seaweed bath, etc.), you can stay for the day or for a longer stay. The must , is to book a weekend at the 5-star Grand Hôtel des Thermes.

Our eco-wellness tip:if you don't have a big budget, plan a thalassotherapy day and sleep in a cheaper hotel nearby!

Saint-Malo, well-being and discovery

In Saint-Malo, you can enjoy the sea and the thermal baths. The softness of the water for diving and lounging in whirlpool baths, and the pleasure of resting with your feet in the sand...

But you can also discover the wonders of the Corsair city on foot, by boat or in the air ! With flights by plane or microlight, routes to visit the city:you have plenty to take care of.

Golf enthusiasts will also find what they are looking for with Golf hotels perfect for going green for a romantic getaway!