Plage du Sillon
The main beach, stretching about 3 km from the old town, lined with rows of wooden breakwater piles; at low tide the wide sands are ideal for sunsets and spring tides.
Plage du Sillon stretches about 3 km from the foot of Saint-Malo’s old-town ramparts to the northeast, to the Rochebonne district, and is the city’s main beach. Its signature sight is the row of about 3,000 oak breakwater piles. At low tide the sands are very wide, perfect for walking, horse riding and sand-yachting. During high spring tides, huge waves crash over the seawall onto the promenade, a scene photographers chase.
The seawall promenade can be walked along its full length, with restaurants and Belle Époque villas along the route. It is free to visit, and lifeguards are on duty in designated areas in summer. On spring-tide days, stay away from the edge of the seawall when waves hit the promenade.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Fort National
- Saint-Malo Intra-Muros
- Saint-Vincent Cathedral
- Piscine de Bon-Secours
- Grand Bé
- Mémorial 39-45
- Tour Solidor
- Fort du Petit Bé