Saint-Malo Castle – Esplanade Saint Vincent loop from La Gouesnière - Cancale - Saint-Méloir-des-Ondes

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Saint-Malo Castle – Esplanade Saint Vincent loop from La Gouesnière - Cancale - Saint-Méloir-des-Ondes

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Saint-Malo Castle – Esplanade Saint Vincent loop from La Gouesnière - Cancale - Saint-Méloir-des-Ondes

02:59

50.1km

320m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 18.2 km for 99 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.4 km

Rosais Beach

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Rosais Beach is a small beach located south of Saint-Malo, below Briantais Park and near the Rance dam. It is made up of sand and gravel, and offers a lovely view of the estuary. However, swimming is prohibited there because of the dangerous currents, and fishing on foot is also prohibited there for health reasons. The beach is accessible by a path from the Briantais park car park.

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18.6 km

Saint-Malo's ramparts

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Facing the port, it is the entrance to the inner city. The ramparts are very well preserved and offer remarkable views.

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19.2 km

Saint-Malo Castle

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The Château de Saint-Malo was built by the Dukes of Brittany between the 15th and 18th centuries to ensure their authority over the city of Saint-Malo. It is classified as a historic monument.

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19.7 km

Esplanade Saint Vincent

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The Esplanade Saint-Vincent is the central square at the main entrance to the Old Town. It is located directly in front of the historic Porte Saint-Vincent and connects the city walls to the Plage du Sillon beach. The square serves as an important meeting point for visitors and locals and is the starting point for many city tours. It houses the Tourist Information Office, a large parking garage (Q-Park Saint-Vincent), public restrooms, charging stations for electric cars, bus stops, and a taxi stand. The esplanade is barrier-free and therefore easily accessible for people with limited mobility. It is also frequently used for markets, concerts, and cultural events.

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19.8 km

Historic ships, Duguay-Trouin quay and basin

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On these historic quays of the port of Saint-Malo anchor beautiful ships from past centuries. Turning around you face the entrance to the old walled city.

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20.0 km

View of Fort National from Éventail Beach

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The Fort national was built in 1689 by Vauban. The "Kininklijke Fort" became a "National Fort" in 1789 and finally private property. The visit reminds of a memorable duel, in which Surcouf competes against 12 opponents. He spared the last… as a witness to his exploits!

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20.7 km

Sillon Beach

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The seaside resort of Paramé borders the walled city and forms, as it were, the eastern extension of St-Malo. Its greatest asset is the Grande Plage*, a huge sandy beach that stretches between the ramparts of St Malo and the Pointe de Rochebonne. A beautiful, 3 km long promenade runs along the beach. The Grande Plage has several names, the most famous of which is the Plage du Sillon.

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34.5 km