Chateaubriand’s grave

The tomb of Chateaubriand, on the Grand Bé

On the islet of the Grand Bé, facing the ocean, rests the writer Chateaubriand. The Saint-Malo audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this simple and solitary grave, turned towards the open sea, according to the wish of the author native of the city.

The grave turned towards the sea

The tomb of Chateaubriand is located on the islet of the Grand Bé, a peninsula accessible on foot at low tide from Saint-Malo. In accordance with the wish of the writer, native of the city, his grave is of great sobriety: a simple slab surmounted by a cross, turned towards the open sea and the horizon. Without an inscribed name, it invites contemplation and offers a striking view over the ocean, fitting for the work of the author.

What to see

Here you discover the sober grave of Chateaubriand, a slab surmounted by a cross turned towards the open sea, on the islet of the Grand Bé. The place, marked by solemnity, offers a striking view over the ocean. It is a memorial stop, to be walked with respect, accessible at low tide from Saint-Malo.

Practical information

The tomb of Chateaubriand lies on the islet of the Grand Bé, accessible on foot across the foreshore only at low tide from Saint-Malo. It is an open-air place of memory, freely accessible, which invites respect and contemplation. It is essential to check the tide times so as not to be trapped by the rising waters.

Why is Chateaubriand buried on the Grand Bé?

Because the writer, native of Saint-Malo, wished to rest facing the sea, in a sober grave turned towards the open sea, on the islet of the Grand Bé.

Where is the tomb of Chateaubriand?

On the islet of the Grand Bé, offshore from Saint-Malo, accessible on foot at low tide.