The best MTB trails around Saint-Malo

Highest point of the Agglomeration of Saint-Malo, view over the Rance estuary. Numerous nearby trails on foot or MTB/Gravel

Link path between the beach and Tannée

A pretty little peaceful port on the banks of the Rance. The road, however, is certainly less peaceful in season 😅.

The Chapelle du Verger is a neo-Gothic pilgrimage chapel built in 1869 under the direction of Canon Brune. It stands on the site of a former sanctuary and is particularly venerated by fishermen and their families. The chapel is known for its numerous votive offerings. The stained-glass windows, created between 1910 and 1913 by Charles Lorin, a stained-glass artist from Chartres, are particularly noteworthy. The chapel is located on an elevated site and offers impressive views of the Plage du Verger. It is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and also serves as a site for religious ceremonies, particularly during the summer months.

Located at the northern end of Anse du Verger, the Pointe des Daules offers impressive panoramic views along the coast, from the Pointe du Nid to the Pointe du Grouin, as well as the sandy beach of Le Verger, which attracts many visitors, especially in summer. The point also features the historic Corps de Garde des Daules, a guardhouse dating back to 1740, built to repel possible English landing attempts and thus protect Saint-Malo from the mainland.

The abbey church and cloister are definitely worth a visit.

At 3 km long, this is the largest sandy beach in Saint-Malo. Walking along this beach, you can reach Intra-Muros in Paramé. Sillon Beach includes Grande Plage, Hoguette Beach, and Rochebonne Beach. La Digue was built from 1883 to 1913 on an old sandbar (the Sillon) that once connected Paramé to the walled city and provided the only dry-land access at low tide. Originally, a strip of sand was covered with dunes that grew higher and higher as one moved toward Rochebonne, with only a succession of windmills remaining. The first causeway was built in 1509, rebuilt and widened several times... Le Digue, 1,671 meters long, runs along Grande Plage and offers a pleasant stroll, lined with numerous villas built towards the end of the 19th century. Along the Sillon, a line of breakwaters protects the seawall from the force of the waves. Built in the early 19th century based on an idea by the civil engineer Robinault de St-Servan, the oak breakwaters have a depth at least equal to, or even greater than, their visible height.

Plage du Saussaye, located in Cancale, Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany, is a quiet and secluded beach often praised for its natural beauty and tranquility. This sandy cove is nestled between cliffs near the Moulière Point and is considered one of the most picturesque coves in Ille-et-Vilaine. The beach's location northwest of Cancale's town center, along the GR 34 hiking trail, makes it a peaceful retreat away from the bustling crowds of the town. The beach's natural features are one of its main attractions. It boasts a pristine stretch of sand and minimal plastic debris, indicating a well-preserved environment. The coastline is rocky, and at low tide, tide pools can be seen, further enhancing the beach's charm. The surrounding greenery enhances the beach's aesthetic appeal. A unique feature of Plage du Saussaye is the presence of small ocean pools that serve as mini-ecosystems among the rocks along the sides of the beach. These pools add to the beach's appeal, but visitors should exercise caution when exploring during tides. The beach is also known for wildlife viewing, with bottlenose dolphins frequently spotted, which enhances the overall visitor experience. Access to the beach is via a steep path from the parking lot.