Back-to-back with the ramparts overlooking the bay of the corsair city, our budget hotel in Saint Malo strives every day to make your stay even more romantic, exotic and atypical. Not far from our Hôtel de la Cité, for example, you'll have plenty of opportunities to climb aboard old sailing ships, giving you a chance to learn the art of sailing and discover the sublime Emerald Coast.
Traditional sailboats and marine idyll in St-Malo
During your stay, the management of our
seaside hotel in Saint-Malo strongly recommend that you climb aboard an old sailing ship. After all, your vacation in Brittany wouldn't be complete without a sea excursion. Whether it's a fishing boat, a privateer cutter or a topsail schooner, you'll be free to choose the means of transport that suits you best.
In Saint-Malo, many agencies offer maritime escapades aboard prestigious, perfectly seaworthy vessels. You'll learn to take the helm and maneuver like a true privateer aboard these old boats, manned by a professional crew! The charm of St-Malo truly lies in its old rigs. On the hulls of these ships, you'll discover abandoned forts, wild islets and other marvels of nature and man.
An adventure at any time, with or without stopovers
Old sailing ships set sail at any time of day. Cruises can last half a day, a full day, a weekend or even a week! In fact, it all depends on where you want to set sail: Chausey, Bréhat, Guernsey, Jersey - there's a wide choice of destinations and formulas to choose from.
If you are accompanied by children, an excursion of 2 hours and 30 minutes will probably be sufficient. You'll have plenty of time to soak up the scent of the sea, stop off on an island, stroll around and maybe even have something to eat! Climbing aboard an old sailing ship is a unique way to experience intense emotions, admire exceptional landscapes and learn more about the way of life of 19th-century sailors.
