St MALO sur la côte d'EMERAUDE
For early risers, 87 miles from the
Relais de Launay lies
Saint-Malo, the legendary cité corsaire, or home port of the corsairs,—Breton privateers and pirates.
On the road to Saint-Malo:
ErquyA picturesque little fishing-port, where the boats lie hauled up on the beach, bows pointing out to sea, awaiting the next high tide before setting off for the renowned local scallop beds.
Sables d'Or les PinsA small seaside resort boasting fine beaches.
Cape FréhelCulminating point on the Emerald Coast, the impressive 230-foot high granite mass of Cape Fréhel juts out into the sea with, at its very tip, huge giddily-balanced blocks of pink sandstone that have defied the elements since time immemorial. This is definitely one of the most spectacular sites in all of North Brittany.
Fort La Latte
Dating from the 14th century, Fort La Latte is built on a storm-lashed promontory and provided the first line of defence against invaders from the sea.
And, finally, the "City of Privateers", Saint-Malo itself:
The impressive stone walls and buildings literally breathe the stern presence of the sea warriors who made the town their base down the centuries. Walking round the ramparts one can almost sense the feeling of sheer invincibility—to invaders and the elements alike—they impart; as one gazes up at the overwhelming architecture one feels dwarfed.
