National Fort

The Fort National, sentinel of Saint-Malo

Standing on a rock offshore from Saint-Malo, the Fort National watches over the corsair city. The Saint-Malo audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this fortress accessible at low tide, which offers an exceptional panorama over the city.

A fortress by Vauban on its rock

The Fort National was built on a rock offshore from Saint-Malo, according to the principles of Vauban, to defend the city and its port. Accessible on foot only at low tide, it turns into an island at high tide. A witness of the defensive system that protected Saint-Malo from attacks from the sea, it offers from its rock an exceptional panorama over the walled town, the ramparts and the bay.

What to see

Here you discover the fortress on its rock, its ramparts and an exceptional panorama over Saint-Malo, the ramparts and the bay. Accessible at low tide, the Fort National is one of the most spectacular sites of the city. It is a major stop for lovers of history and seascapes.

Practical information

The Fort National lies on a rock offshore from Saint-Malo, accessible on foot only at low tide, from the beach. The visit has a fee and follows its own hours, depending on the tides and the season. It is essential to check the tide and opening times before going there, so as not to be surprised by the sea.

How do you reach the Fort National?

On foot, only at low tide, from the beach of Saint-Malo; at high tide, the fort becomes an island. It is best to check the tide times.

Where is the Fort National?

On a rock offshore from Saint-Malo, facing the ramparts.