Immersive walk on Saint-Malo's historic rampart - As If You Were There

The ramparts of Saint-Malo are one of the most emblematic features of this port city in Brittany, France. They were built in the 12th century by Bishop Jean de la Grille of Aleth, and completed in the 18th century to protect Saint-Malo from sea invasions, and contributed to the city's expansion. These fortifications surround the city's historic center, often referred to as the Intra-Muros.
Although only the low walls of the Tour Bidouane (built in the 15th century) and the Grand' Porte (dating from the 16th century) remain from the medieval walls, St-Malo's ramparts have lost none of their splendor.
The ramparts offer a magnificent panoramic view of the sea, the Bay of Saint-Malo, the nearby islands and the surrounding beaches. A stroll along the ramparts reveals historic monuments such as the Château de Saint-Malo, as well as fortifications and bastions. It's a popular tourist destination for its picturesque walks and spectacular views.
Voted France's favorite monument in 2015, the ramparts have also been listed as a historic monument since 1884. That's how much they've contributed to the development of our beautiful country's historical heritage! If you want to make the most of the old town, we can't recommend staying in a hotel located within the ramparts.
In this video, we take a look at Saint-Malo's harbor-side ramparts, a veritable sentinel overlooking the sea for centuries.
This section of the fortifications, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, played a crucial role in defending the city against attacks from the sea, while protecting the commercial activity of the port, vital to Saint-Malo.
As you stroll along this section, you'll catch a glimpse of the Bastion de Saint-Philippe. Built from the 17th century onwards, it offered additional protection to the port against sea attacks. From this high point, cannons pointed out to sea to repel enemies attempting to reach the corsair city. This bastion, still impressive in its size and dominant position, bears witness to the military ingenuity of the architects of the time.
Immediately afterwards, you'll come to the Bastion de la Hollande, another key element in Saint-Malo's defensive system, a strategic bastion used to defend the harbour entrance and the passage of merchant ships. This location was essential for the corsairs of Saint-Malo, who, under the authority of the king, intercepted enemy ships and took them as prizes, thus enriching the town.
Overlooking the marina and commercial port, this section of the ramparts today offers a fascinating panoramic view of the city's modern activity. In the past, this was one of the most heavily guarded points to prevent invasion from the sea. From this strategic position, it was possible to spot
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