Culture
Culture
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A few suggestions of our favorite places, off the beaten path:
Malouinière de la Ville Bague: As an integral part of the history of Saint-Malo, malouinières are unique. By visiting an authentic house of privateers and malouins shipowners of the 18th century, you will discover a peaceful place just a few kilometers from Saint-Malo, built in order to escape the city for a moment of rest. You will be able to admire the park with its French garden and visit the chapel and the dovecot of the house. The interior of the malouinière is unique with its antique furniture | La Ville Bague, 35350 Saint-Coulomb
Rochers sculptés: The carved rocks (rochers sculptés) at Rothéneuf, a strange world populated by characters from another time. In the 19th century Father Fourré started sculpting the rock creating a huge naïve style sculpture | Chemin des Rochers Sculptés, 35400 Saint-Malo.
Fort National: Historical monument built in 1689 on a tidal island to protect Saint-Malo. From the Eventail beach, you can walk to the Fort National at low tide | 60 Chaussée du Sillon, 35400 Saint-Malo.
Solidor Tower - CLOSED*-: Built during the 14th century to control the town of Saint-Malo, then converted into a prison, Solidor tower now houses the International Museum of the Cap Horn Long-Course in honour of the sailors of Saint-Malo, the first French explorers to cross the formidable Cap Horn a the end of the 17th century | Quai Sébastopol Tour Solidor, 35400 Saint-Malo
*The International Museum of the Cap Horn Long-Course closed its doors to restore its collections.