SAINT MALO
A historic city in Brittany, built between the 17th and 18th centuries, distinguished by the richness and beauty of its heritage and environment, Saint-Malo has retained all its authenticity.
Always oriented towards the open sea, the city has been the historic starting point of the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe since its first sailings in 1978, and embodies its love for the sea in all its forms. A land of great navigators, from explorers and discoverers to privateers, Cape Horn captains, fishermen and other renowned offshore racers, the Corsair City has been pursuing an active policy in culture and hosting major sailing events for over four decades.
The Breton port is always delighted to see those passionate about the open sea and freedom flock to its ramparts, giving the walled city and quays a unique and unparalleled atmosphere. It's a place where popular enthusiasm meets almost intimate reunions with the men and women preparing to embark on the most prestigious of solo ocean races.
Saint-Malo represents 48 years of unconditional attachment to this race and a shared history that will forever leave its mark in its wake.
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1,5 M
visitors
118
boats in the basins
13
jours de fête
70,000 m²
de village
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PREPARE FOR HIS ARRIVAL
To get to the village, it is recommended to use active transportation such as bicycles, scooters, and public transport. Bicycle parking is available at each entry point.
The Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe is also a story of atmosphere that brings together millions of people in the activity villages at the start and finish. A union of enthusiasts, amateurs, or simply curious onlookers, all come to admire these extraordinary men and women.
The Brittany region and the corsair city see their sailors preparing to assault the ocean, while the Guadeloupe region and Pointe-à-Pitre admire the triumph of having succeeded in reaching the other side of the Atlantic!
