Saint Malo
Historic / Ruins
Europe France
Saint-Malo, the city of privateers, is protected by extraordinary maritime fortifications designed by Vauban at the end of the 17th century. It’s only a short step from romantic Brittany and its medieval fortresses.
The advanced posts are numerous around Saint-Malo. In order to defend the kingdom from English and Dutch invasions, Louis XIV entrusted Vauban with the protection of the French coast. But the man who carried out the work was none other than Garangeau, appointed by Vauban as “chief engineer and director of the fortifications of Saint-Malo”. The citadels built on rocks in the middle of the sea bear witness to the military genius of the Sun King’s engineers.
In order to protect the town, the Bay of Saint-Malo was fortified as early as the 17th century. Based on plans by Vauban (King Louis XIV’s chief architect), Garangeau built the 4 forts on the offshore islets, making the harbour entrances impregnable.
- The best attractions in Saint - Malo
- The Ramparts of Saint - Malo . 4.7. (8,146)
- Grand Aquarium.
- Saint-Vincent Cathedral of Saint-Malo.
- Fort National.
- The City of Aleth.
the best way to see Saint malo is to park outside of the old city of saint malo and go by foot .
