Guide Note

Saint Malo is a town in the Bretagne region of Northern France. Situated on the coastline of the English Channel, the city has a large stone wall built around its perimeter.

Fast Facts

1. Country: France
2. Region: Bretagne
3. Language spoken: French
4. Population: 53,000¹
5. Currency: Euro
6. Country code: 33
7. Time zone: CET
8. Hosts numerous festivals for activities such as sailing, books, and even comics¹
9. Has been a stage host for the Tour de France seven times since 1949¹

On July 7, 2008, Saint Malo was the starting point of the third stage in the Tour de France bicycle race. The 208 kilometer (about 130 miles) ride to Nantes was won by cyclist Samuel Dumoulin.²

1. Aurillac
2. Bagneres de Bigorre
3. Cerilly
4. Cuneo
5. Digne les Bains
6. Figeac
7. Foix
8. Hautacam
9. Lannemezan
10. Plumelec