Saint-Malo: its archipelago and its islets
Not far from our hotel in Saint-MaloThere are a whole host of small islands just waiting to be discovered! Indeed, from Saint-Malo to the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, there are many possibilities to stop over on wild or unoccupied islets. The most beautiful of these are Cézembre Island, Grand-Bé Island and the Chausey Islands.
Saint-Malo's must-sees: the islands of Grand-Bé and Petit-Bé
The first mythical islands of Saint-Malo that you must visit during your stay are located at the foot of the ramparts. On the island of Grand-Bé, you can visit the tomb of the writer Chateaubriand, precursor of French romanticism.
However, beware, as the island of Grand-Bé is only accessible on foot during low tide. More discreet, the island of Petit-Bé houses its eponymous fort. Located behind the island of Grand-Bé, it allows all maritime fortification enthusiasts to discover a site completed in 1707, and since restored.
Access to the island of Petit-Bé is possible on foot or by boat, depending on the tide.
Cézembre Island and the archipelago of the Chausey Islands
From Saint-Malo, shuttles offer you the opportunity to take your courage in both hands and embark towards a forbidden island... provided that the tide allows it!
Cézembre Island, once fortified by the German army, is inaccessible on its entire northern side for security reasons. Although Cézembre Island is inhabited only by endangered birds, it will welcome you with great pleasure for a stopover. In fact, it must be said that the beach on Cézembre Island is sumptuous and well worth a visit!
Did you know that theChausey Islands are the largest archipelago in Europe?
There are no less than three hundred and sixty-five islets that can be visited at low tide. Their number drops drastically when the sea level rises (only fifty-two).
If you can't afford to visit them all - which is quite normal - try to go to the Big Island, the main island of the archipelago. There, the change of scenery is total: nature, sea and white sandy beaches are the only protagonists of the postcard!