The best road cycling routes around Saint-Suliac

The narrow streets of Intra-Muros, the old town of Saint-Malo, are lined with bistros, crêperies, international restaurants, boutiques, and souvenir shops. The Saint-Vincent Cathedral has artistic stained-glass windows. In contrast, the walkable ramparts offer sea views and access to Plage du Môle and Plage de Bon Secours beaches. At low tide, visitors can walk to the 1689 Fort National, located on a rock in the sea, as well as to the islands of Grand Bé and Petit Bé.

65 white quartz menhirs, the largest stone measuring 3.5 meters

From the popular piety of earlier centuries, it was part of life in Brittany that everyone who could in any way do so undertook a great pilgrimage to the seven cathedrals of Brittany, the so-called “founding saints”. This was called “Tro Breiz” (Tour through Brittany) in Breton. Estimates suggest that in the 14th century, up to 40,000 people had to cover a distance of almost 700 kilometers for this purpose. It is said that if one did not complete the Tro Breiz during their lifetime, the pilgrimage would be continued, if necessary, in the coffin. Some years before the turn of the millennium, the “Tro Breiz” – albeit in a different form – was revived. In the modern variant, the route is spread over seven years, with one of the pilgrimage destinations visited each year. The prominent seven saints are: + Saint Maclovius: Founder of the diocese of Saint-Malo and patron saint of the city. + Saint Samson: Founder of the diocese of Dol-de-Bretagne and one of the most famous Breton saints. + Saint Briocus: Founder of the diocese of Saint-Brieuc and its monastery. + Saint Tugdual: Founder of the diocese of Tréguier and one of the most important saints in Breton history. + Saint Paul-Aurelianus: Founder of the diocese of Saint-Pol-de-Léon and an important missionary. + Saint Corentin: Founder of the diocese of Quimper and one of the most important Breton saints. + Saint Hervé: A saint of Brittany mentioned in the Vita Hervei.

Very impressive. Part of the fortification.

nice singletrack between the beautiful row of oaks and the agricultural plots

Dinan was founded in the 11th century at a strategic location on the Rance River. It developed into a fortified trading and market town during the Middle Ages. In the 14th century, Dinan played an important role in the Hundred Years' War and was repeatedly contested. The town is known for its well-preserved medieval old town with half-timbered houses, city walls, and the Saint-Sauveur Basilica.

The Château de Dinan is a 14th-century medieval castle located in the heart of the city. It served as a defensive fortification and residence of local nobles. Part of the city walls, the castle features an imposing round tower, battlements, and loopholes. Today, it is a museum and offers panoramic views of the city and the Rance River.

The Église Saint-Malo de Dinan is a late Gothic church in the historic center. Construction began around 1490 and continued into the 19th century. Built in the Flamboyant Gothic style, it is made of Breton granite and measures approximately 76.5 meters long, 44.1 meters wide, and 21 meters high. The choir rests on eight pillars, surrounded by side chapels with ornate gables. Particularly noteworthy are the early 20th-century stained-glass windows and the historic organ. The church is dedicated to Saint Malo and is one of the most important Gothic buildings in Brittany.