Piscine de Bon-Secours
A tidal seawater pool beneath the old town ramparts, flooded at high tide and exposed at low tide, with a diving board framed by the walls: one of Saint-Malo’s classic views.
The Bon-Secours pool was built in the 1930s on Bon-Secours beach, beneath the western ramparts of the old town. Its three concrete walls are flooded by the sea at high tide and exposed at low tide, and the water renews itself with each tide.
The white diving board is its landmark, set against the ramparts and the Grand Bé and Petit Bé islands, making it one of the most photographed spots in Saint-Malo. It is open to the public free of charge all day. In summer, many locals come to swim and dive, though even in midsummer the sea is only about 18–20°C. Changing facilities are available on the nearby beach. After low tide, you can easily walk on to Grand Bé.
Opening hours
Open all day (depends on tides)
Nearby sights
- Saint-Vincent Cathedral
- Grand Bé
- Saint-Malo Intra-Muros
- Fort du Petit Bé
- Fort National
- Mémorial 39-45
- Tour Solidor
- Plage du Sillon