Bon-Secours swimming pool

The Bon-Secours pool, in Saint-Malo

The Bon-Secours pool is a natural seawater pool, a strong image of the beach of the same name in Saint-Malo. The Saint-Malo audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this emblematic basin, much appreciated by bathers.

A seawater pool from the 1930s

Laid out on the Bon-Secours beach, the natural pool fills with seawater according to the tides. Its history goes back to the 1930s, when seaside tourism boomed in Europe and Saint-Malo developed its seaside facilities. With its characteristic diving board, it remains much appreciated by bathers and offers sheltered bathing, facing the bay and the islets.

What to see

Here you discover the seawater basin, its characteristic diving board and the view over the bay and the islets from the Bon-Secours beach. The natural pool is one of the strong images of the Malouin seaside. It is a refreshing stop, ideal for bathing or strolling according to the tides.

Practical information

The Bon-Secours pool lies on the Bon-Secours beach, at the foot of the ramparts of Saint-Malo, reachable on foot. Access to the basin is free; bathing depends on the tides and the weather. It is best to check the tide times and any supervision before bathing.

What is the Bon-Secours pool?

It is a natural seawater pool, laid out on the Bon-Secours beach in the 1930s, with a characteristic diving board, much appreciated by bathers.

Where is the Bon-Secours pool?

On the Bon-Secours beach, at the foot of the ramparts of Saint-Malo.