Saint-Malo: Audio Guided Walking Tour of the Corsair City
Explore the walled city of Saint-Malo at your own pace, guided by immersive audio commentary and a 3D interactive map.
This Saint-Malo audio guided walking tour takes you through 6.6 kilometers of ramparts, hidden streets, and storied bastions, revealing the layers of history that make this Corsair City one of Brittany's most compelling destinations. With 29 audio commentaries and real-time geolocation, you navigate the city confidently and independently.
The route is designed as a loop, meaning you can begin at the recommended Porte de Dinan or at any point that suits your starting location. The app works fully offline once downloaded, so there is no need to rely on a data connection as you wander the ancient stones of the intra-muros.
Access is unlimited in time: purchase once and start whenever you choose, whether that is today or several months from now. The content plays across up to five devices simultaneously, making it a practical option for families and small groups exploring together.
Tour Highlights
Walk past the reconstructed Corsair Houses, rebuilt identically after the 1944 bombing, and learn how the city rose from the rubble.
Stand on the rocky promontory of Fort National and take in a sweeping panorama of Saint-Malo's ramparts and the open sea beyond.
Visit the sober, unnamed tomb of Chateaubriand on Grand Be island, accessible at low tide, where the writer asked to be buried facing the sea.
Discover the natural tidal pool of Bon-Secours Beach and the sheltered Plage du Mole des Noires from the elevated vantage of the ramparts.
Explore Saint-Vincent Cathedral, built in the 12th century, and the Maison de la Duchesse Anne with its distinctive pointed tower.
Follow smart geolocation navigation that keeps you on track even when you pause to visit a shop, enjoy a crepe, or take a photograph.
Listen to 29 audio commentaries in French, English, or Spanish, covering not only famous landmarks but also local legends and curiosities off the standard tourist path.
Tour Itinerary
The tour begins at the Porte de Dinan, the recommended entrance to the walled city. You immediately encounter the line of Corsair Houses, all rebuilt identically following the devastating bombing of 1944.
Named in honor of Louis XIV, the Saint-Louis Bastion is home to the only houses that survived the 1944 bombing. Continuing along the ramparts, you arrive at Place Chateaubriand, lined with elegant mansions, cafes, and restaurants.
The fortified castle overlooking the ocean was built in stages with the consistent aim of asserting the authority of the Dukes of Brittany over Saint-Malo. From the rocky promontory of Fort National, you gain one of the finest panoramic views of the city and its ramparts.
The horseshoe-shaped Bidouane Tower, built in the 15th century at the tip of the enclosure, stands as a fine example of artillery architecture of the period. Place du Quebec follows, offering views across the bay beneath Quebec's white and blue flags.
If tides permit, a short walk leads to Grand Be island and the austere tomb of Chateaubriand, marked only by an epitaph expressing his wish to hear nothing but the sea and the wind. Returning to the ramparts, the natural tidal pool of Bon-Secours Beach comes into view below.
The final stretch leads through the heart of the historic center, past the 12th-century Saint-Vincent Cathedral and the immediately recognizable Maison de la Duchesse Anne with its pointed tower. The tour concludes at the Marc'had Pesked, the traditional fish market of Saint-Malo.
What Is Included
Included
- Audio guided walking tour app access
- 29 immersive audio commentaries
- 3D interactive map with real-time geolocation
- Offline functionality after download
- Access on up to 5 devices simultaneously
- Unlimited-time access from date of purchase
- Content available in French, English, and Spanish
Not Included
- Entry fees to Fort National or other monuments
- Food and beverages
- Transportation to the starting point
- A live guide or physical escort
Important Information
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