24 hours in St Malo

08:45 Arrive in St Malo and head to one of its quaint cafés or bakeries for a delicious French breakfast

09:15 Go for a stroll on the ramparts and enjoy the view on the Emerald Coast and the fortresses of the bay of St Malo

10:00 Wander the cobbled streets of Intra Muros and explore the curious and charming shops of the wonderful old town

11:00 Take a look around the beautiful cathedral, which was heavily damaged by bombing during WW2

11:30 Get a breath of fresh air by walking down to the beach or going for a swim in Bon Secours’ natural pool

12:15 Head to Cancale by the coast road, just half an hour's drive away

12:45 Enjoy lunch with a seafront view at one of Cancale’s excellent restaurants, well known for their oysters

14:30 Explore Cancale. Wander along the port and the coastal path, the GR 34®

16:00 Drive back to St Malo

16:30 Stop off at the Solidors’ Tower then head up to the Cité d’Aleth and its WW2 fortifications, open to visitors. At the top, you'll find panoramic views of the estuary

17:00 Before heading back into town, go shopping to stock up on French goodies

19:00 Time to try the delights of St Malo's restaurants for dinner!

08:45 Head to the fortified square of the St Malo Intra-Muros

09:00 Enjoy a sweet French breakfast in a café

10:00 Leave the bikes by the tourist information board and enjoy the 1,7km long walk on the ramparts with a gorgeous view of the bay

11:00 Go back to your bikes and start the “malouinières’ tour”, a 15km route taking in the wonderful summer houses of St Malo ship owners

13:00 Lunch time in Saint-Servan, the oldest square in St Malo, by the Rance river estuary

14:15 Enjoy the view by the Solidor’s Tower before heading to the Cité d’Aleth for a guided tour of a WW2 fortification

16:00 Get back on your bikes for a tour along St Malo’s port, leading to the cycling lane by the beach of Le Sillon, famous for its colorful villas

17:00 After a day out cycling and walking, admire the view on the Emerald Coast in a café with a nice drink

19:00 Time to try the delights of St Malo's restaurants for dinner!

08:45 Arrive in St Malo and head to one of its quaint cafés or bakeries for a delicious French breakfast

09:15 Wander the cobbled streets of Intra Muros and explore the curious and charming shops of the wonderful old town

10:00 Take a look around the beautiful cathedral, which was heavily damaged by bombing during WW2

11:00 Get a breath of fresh air by walking on the ramparts or strolling on the beach

11:45 Head to Paramé along the sidewalk of Le Sillon, home to magnificent villas built during the 19th century

12:30 Enjoy lunch in one of the restaurants on the seafront in Paramé

14:00 Time to try sand sailing on Le Sillon’s beach, a fun activity for families

15:00 After this outdoorsy activity, the spa of Les Thermes Marins is the perfect opportunity to relax

16:30 On the way back to the fortified square, stop by L’Étoile du Roy, a privateers’ frigate open to visitors

17:00 A bit of shopping is a nice way to end the day. Buy buckwheat specialties, French butter or even art in one of the many art galleries of Intra-Muros

19:00 Last stop for dinner in a creperie. Try a galette and a crepe to end this perfect day