Saint Malo, France Cruises

Saint Malo, France Cruise Port

• The Saint Malo ramparts surround the city's oldest section and provide amazing panoramic views of the English Channel below. There are plenty of statues that honor the area's famous residents, such as explorer Jacques Cartier, who claimed Canada for France. There are stairs to climb, so wear comfortable shoes.
   
• See how the pirates spent their daily lives at La Demeure de Corsaire (Privateer's House), now a museum. Used mostly for business during its heyday, each room served a purpose, from welcoming wealthy merchants in large, ornate rooms, to doing top-secret negotiations in the smaller ones.
   
• The Cathédrale St-Vincent (St. Vincent Cathedral) is a survivor of World War II fighting. Originally built between the 12th and 18th centuries, religious history buffs will enjoy its simple beauty, stained glass windows, and Jacques Cartier's tomb.
   
• When it's time to relax after all of the sightseeing, visit Plage du Sillon, Saint Malo's largest sand beach (not far from the ramparts). Not only is it a great spot for swimming and sunbathing, its winds make it a prime place for kitesurfing.