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Things to do in Mont-Saint-Michel & Saint-Malo
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Sightlore has 13 places to explore in Mont-Saint-Michel & Saint-Malo, and 12 of them come with a 60-second story in 5 languages. Point your camera at a landmark to learn its name and story, and earn points and badges at the places you actually visit.
Mont-Saint-Michel & Saint-Malo's must-sees
The city's most important places. In the app you see how many you've visited and earn a badge when you've seen them all.
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Saint-Malo Cathedral
Saint-Malo Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Vincent-de-Saragosse de Saint-Malo) is a Catholic Cathedral located in Saint-Malo, Brittany, France.
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Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey
The Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey is an abbey located within the city and island of Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy, in the department of Manche.
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Eglise Saint-Pierre du Mont Saint-Michel
Parish church of Mont-Saint-Michel; its present form dates from the 14th, 15th and 17th centuries.
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Saint Malo Castle
The Château de Saint-Malo, also known as the Château de la Duchesse Anne (Kastell an dugez Anna), is an historic building in Saint-Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine, in western France, standing at the northeast corner of the walled city.
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Ramparts of Mont Saint-Michel
Town walls encircling the islet of Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy; a protected historic monument.
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Grand Bé
Grand Bé is a tidal island near Saint-Malo, France. It is located at the mouth of the Rance River, a few hundred metres from the walls of Saint-Malo. At low tide the island can be reached on foot from the nearby Bon-Secours beach.
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Ramparts of Saint-Malo
Fortifications built in the Middle Ages and early modern period to protect Saint-Malo; pierced by nine gates and up to 16 metres high.
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Solidor Tower
Solidor Tower is a strengthened keep with three linked towers, located in the estuary of the river Rance in Brittany. It was built between 1369 and 1382 by John IV, Duke of Brittany (i.e.
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Fort National
Fort National is a fort on a tidal island a few hundred metres off the walled city of Saint-Malo. The great military architect Vauban had it built in 1689 to protect Saint-Malo's port. The fort was originally called Fort Royal.
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Enceinte des Fanils
Military structure forming part of the fortifications of the islet of Mont-Saint-Michel.
Discovery routes in Mont-Saint-Michel & Saint-Malo
Visit the stops in any order and tap "Check in" at each one; finish the route to earn points and its own badge.
Mont-Saint-Michel: from the ramparts to the abbey
From the Fanils enclosure to the fortifications of Mont-Saint-Michel, the Church of Saint-Pierre and Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey; then the Saint-Aubert fountain and the Saint-Aubert chapel.
Saint-Malo: from the Tour Solidor to the Grand Bé
From the Tour Solidor to the ramparts of Saint-Malo and Saint-Vincent Cathedral; then Saint-Malo Castle, Fort National and the island of Grand Bé.
Places to visit
Historic sites
Enceinte des Fanils
Military structure forming part of the fortifications of the islet of Mont-Saint-Michel.
Ramparts of Mont Saint-Michel
Town walls encircling the islet of Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy; a protected historic monument.
Solidor Tower
Solidor Tower is a strengthened keep with three linked towers, located in the estuary of the river Rance in Brittany. It was built between 1369 and 1382 by John IV, Duke of Brittany (i.e.
Ramparts of Saint-Malo
Fortifications built in the Middle Ages and early modern period to protect Saint-Malo; pierced by nine gates and up to 16 metres high.
Saint Malo Castle
The Château de Saint-Malo, also known as the Château de la Duchesse Anne (Kastell an dugez Anna), is an historic building in Saint-Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine, in western France, standing at the northeast corner of the walled city.
Fort National
Fort National is a fort on a tidal island a few hundred metres off the walled city of Saint-Malo. The great military architect Vauban had it built in 1689 to protect Saint-Malo's port. The fort was originally called Fort Royal.
Places of worship
Eglise Saint-Pierre du Mont Saint-Michel
Parish church of Mont-Saint-Michel; its present form dates from the 14th, 15th and 17th centuries.
Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey
The Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey is an abbey located within the city and island of Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy, in the department of Manche.
Chapelle Saint-Aubert
Small Catholic chapel on Mont-Saint-Michel.
Saint-Malo Cathedral
Saint-Malo Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Vincent-de-Saragosse de Saint-Malo) is a Catholic Cathedral located in Saint-Malo, Brittany, France.
Monuments
Fontaine Saint-Aubert (Le Mont-Saint-Michel)
Historic fountain on Mont-Saint-Michel, named after Saint Aubert.
Nature
Grand Bé
Grand Bé is a tidal island near Saint-Malo, France. It is located at the mouth of the Rance River, a few hundred metres from the walls of Saint-Malo. At low tide the island can be reached on foot from the nearby Bon-Secours beach.
Tombelaine
Tombelaine is a small tidal island off the coast of Normandy in France. It lies a few kilometres north of Mont Saint-Michel.
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