Les Rochers sculptés, Saint-Malo

Name: Les Rochers sculptés
Address: Saint-Malo, France

#10 among attractions in Saint-Malo

Monuments and statues, Sculpture

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The sculpted rocks of Rothéneuf, located between Saint-Malo and Cancale, are one of the best known spontaneous environments in Brittany in the form of monumental sculptures of art brut.

They were made from the end of 1894 to 1907, by Abbé Adolphe Julien Fouéré, known as Abbé Fouré.

Coordinates: 48°41'12"N, 1°58'6"W

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Day trips

Les Rochers sculptés – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saint-Malo Cathedral, Fort National, Great Aquarium Saint-Malo, Tour Solidor.

3.7 miSW
Cathedral dating from the 12th century
Saint-Malo Cathedral, Saint-Malo
94 min walk • Saint-Malo Cathedral, a beacon of history and architectural prowess, stands proudly in the heart of Saint-Malo, a picturesque city on the coast of Brittany, France. A testament to the city's rich past, this cathedral is a must-see attraction for any visitor interested...
3.3 miSW
Historical place, Military base, Forts and castles
Fort National, Saint-Malo
85 min walk • 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.
4.8 miS
Aquarium, Zoo, Park
Great Aquarium Saint-Malo, Saint-Malo
123 min walk • The Great Aquarium – Saint-Malo is an aquarium in Saint-Malo, France. It opened in 1996 and now belongs to the group Compagnie des Alpes, which also owns many other parks in France and Europe.
4.5 miSW
Museum
Tour Solidor, Saint-Malo
115 min walk • 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 V, Duke of Brittany to control access to the Rance at a time when the city of Saint-Malo did not recognize his authority.
3.5 miW
Forts and castles
Fort de la Conchée
89 min walk • Fort de la Conchée is a fortification on the rocky island of Quincé, four kilometers north-west of St Malo, France. Constructed by Sebastien Vauban the fort covers almost the entire island. The fortress consists of a service building built on high, thick granite masonry walls two stories high.
4.5 miSW
Museum
Musée international du Long-Cours Cap-Hornier, Saint-Malo
115 min walk • The International Museum of the Long Course Cap-Hornier, created by the curator of the museums of Saint-Malo, Dan Lailler, is located in the district of Saint-Servan in the city of Saint-Malo in Ille-et-Vilaine.
3.8 miSW
48°38'48"N • 2°1'32"W
Le Monde du Coquillage, Saint-Malo
97 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
5.2 miSW
Historical place, Museum
Villa Les Roches Brunes, Dinard
133 min walk • The Villa des Roches Brunes is a villa located allée des Douaniers in the commune of Dinard, in the French department of Ille-et-Vilaine, region of Brittany.
3.4 miE
Forts and castles
Île du Guesclin
86 min walk • Ile du Guesclin is an islet accessible at low tide, in Saint-Coulomb in Ille-et-Vilaine, between Saint-Malo and Cancale.
4 miSW
Tiny island with a 17th-century fort
Petit Bé, Saint-Malo
102 min walk • Petit Bé is a tidal island near the city of Saint-Malo, France, close to the larger island of Grand Bé. At low tide one can walk to the island from the nearby Bon-Secours beach.
3.8 miSW
Island with a fort and author gravesite
Grand Bé, Saint-Malo
98 min walk • 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. On the island are the remains of an ancient fort.