If you decide to dedicate your entire vacation to this charming corner of Brittany, it’s worth planning an excursion program not only around the city but also through its surroundings. The cost of excursions in Saint-Malo is relatively low — you can visit most museums with an entrance ticket costing 5–10 EUR. A ticket to the famous Grand Aquarium, however, costs 18.50 EUR per person.
Your Saint-Malo excursion program should definitely include a bus trip to the jewel of northern France — Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey. The majestic sight of this man-made rocky island rising 92 meters above sea level, crowned with the abbey’s spires and surrounded by fortress walls, is truly breathtaking. The Abbey of Saint-Michel was declared a historical monument as early as 1874, and in 1979 UNESCO included Mont-Saint-Michel in the list of World Heritage Sites.
Each year, up to 4 million tourists visit this small piece of land, which becomes an island cut off from the mainland by the ocean during high tide. You can join a bus excursion to Mont-Saint-Michel for a one-day trip.
Another popular destination for travelers near Saint-Malo is the village of Cancale, known as the oyster capital of Brittany.
All excursions can be booked at the Saint-Malo Tourist Office, where you can also get recommendations for a local guide to explore the city.
