Tour Solidor
A 14th-century triple round tower in Saint-Servan at the Rance estuary, which once controlled river traffic, with a rooftop for views of the estuary and old town.
Tour Solidor lies in the Saint-Servan district south of Saint-Malo. Built around 1382, it consists of three linked cylindrical towers guarding the Rance estuary. It was once used to collect tolls and as a prison. The towers have been restored and now house exhibitions, and the rooftop terrace offers views of the estuary, Dinard across the water and the old town of Saint-Malo.
Below the tower, the small Solidor harbour and seafront promenade are attractive. You can walk along the coast to the Alet peninsula, home to the WWII memorial, in about 20 minutes. Check the municipal website for opening times and tickets. The tower is about a 40-minute walk from the old town, or you can take a local bus.
Opening hours
Check official website (some seasonal closures)
Nearby sights
- Mémorial 39-45
- Piscine de Bon-Secours
- Saint-Vincent Cathedral
- Rance Tidal Power Station
- Saint-Malo Intra-Muros
- Grand Bé
- Fort National
- Fort du Petit Bé