Grand Bé, Saint-Malo

Name: Grand Bé
Address: Saint-Malo, France

#8 among attractions in Saint-Malo

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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. ()

Alternative names: Area: 14.83 acres (0.0232 mi²)Coordinates: 48°39'8"N, 2°2'1"W

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Saint-Malo France

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Grand Bé – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saint-Malo Cathedral, Fort National, Le Monde du Coquillage, Villa Les Roches Brunes.

0.4 miSE
Cathedral dating from the 12th century
Saint-Malo Cathedral, Saint-Malo
11 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...
0.5 miNE
Historical place, Military base, Forts and castles
Fort National, Saint-Malo
14 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.
0.5 miSE
48°38'48"N • 2°1'32"W
Le Monde du Coquillage, Saint-Malo
14 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
1.4 miSW
Historical place, Museum
Villa Les Roches Brunes, Dinard
35 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.
~1130 ftW
Tiny island with a 17th-century fort
Petit Bé, Saint-Malo
6 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.
0.6 miSE
48°38'49"N • 2°1'27"W
Demeure de Corsaire - Hôtel Magon, Saint-Malo
15 min walk • Historical place, Museum
~340 ftN
Monuments and statues
Tombeau de François René de Chateaubriand, Saint-Malo
2 min walk • The tomb of Chateaubriand is the tomb where François-René de Chateaubriand, famous French writer born in Saint-Malo on September 4, 1768 and died in Paris on July 4, 1848 is buried.
1.3 miE
48°38'50"N • 2°0'25"W
Pôle culturel La Grande Passerelle, Saint-Malo
33 min walk • Library

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Grand Bé?

Nearby attractions include Tombeau de François René de Chateaubriand, Saint-Malo (2 min walk), Petit Bé, Saint-Malo (6 min walk), Saint-Malo Cathedral, Saint-Malo (11 min walk), Fort National, Saint-Malo (14 min walk).

How to get to Grand Bé by public transport?

The nearest stations to Grand Bé:

Bus

Porte de Dinan • Lines: 772, 8, N701 (15 min walk)
Intra-Muros • Lines: 1, 2, 2 Ex, 6, 8, 9 Été (15 min walk)