Situated in the French region of Brittany on the beautiful Emerald coast, gazing out over England’s southern coast and the Channel Islands, the historic town of St Malo is one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. St Malo can be reached by rail, sea, air and road. For self-drive tours, car rental in St Malo can be arranged.

Even today, St Malo’s towers and walls create a unique medieval ambience. Alet is the famous ancient fort, which dates back to an era before the Romans and is a tourist highlight. In addition, jaw-dropping vistas of St Malo and the surrounding Emerald coast are offered by this brilliant fort.

The coastline of Brittany as well as its interior offer a wide and varied range of recreational activities for travelers, particularly in the surrounding area of St Malo. Once the attractions in town have all been explored, with car hire in St Malo you can make your way to Dinan or Mont San Michel, which both are extremely popular towns.

Numerous pretty destinations in the surrounding countryside make great daytrips from St Malo. Medieval Dinan is located approximately 12 miles down the Rance River. Many reputable online suppliers offer cheap car hire in St Malo. Alternatively, Île de Bréhat is a famous island located to the west, while the stunning Côte de Granit Rose can be seen here as well.

Technically situated in the Normandy region, the breathtakingly beautiful rugged island known as Mont San Michel can be accessed easily from St Malo. Getting to the island is possible during low tide across a causeway. Mont San Michel is created by an enormous granite rock, with on top of it an abbey that was built between the 11th and 16th century.