Not far from our hotel in Saint-Malothere's a whole string of little islands just waiting to be discovered! In fact, from Saint-Malo to the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, there are numerous opportunities to stop off on wild or unoccupied islets. The most beautiful of these are Île Cézembre, Île du Grand-Bé and the Chausey Islands.
Saint-Malo's must-sees: the islands of Grand-Bé and Petit-Bé
At the foot of the ramparts are the first of Saint-Malo's mythical islands that you must visit during your stay. On Ile du Grand-Bé, you can visit the tomb of the writer Chateaubriand, precursor of French Romanticism.
Beware, however, as Ile du Grand-Bé is only accessible on foot during low tide. More discreet, the island of Petit-Bé is home to its eponymous fort. Situated behind the island of Grand-Bé, it offers enthusiasts of maritime fortifications the chance to discover a site completed in 1707, and since restored.
Access to Ile du Petit-Bé is possible on foot or by ferry, depending on the tide.
Cézembre Island and the Chausey archipelago
From Saint-Malo, shuttles offer you the chance to take your courage in both hands and set sail for a forbidden island... tide permitting!
Cézembre Island, once fortified by the German army, is inaccessible on its northern side for security reasons. Although Cézembre Island is inhabited only by endangered birds, you're more than welcome to stop off here. In fact, the beach on Cézembre Island is sumptuous and well worth the detour!
Did you know that theChausey archipelago is the largest in Europe?
Here, no fewer than three hundred and sixty-five islets 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 only to be expected - make sure you visit the Grande Île, the archipelago's main island. Here, nature, the sea and white sandy beaches are the sole protagonists of the postcard!
