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Aquarium Intra-Muros
Within the old city's walls, the tiny Aquarium Intra-Muros has a colourful collection of tropical river fish.
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Cathédrale St-Vincent
Though you'd never guess it from the cobblestone streets and monuments reconstructed in 17th- and 18th-century style, around 80% of St-Malo's old city was destroyed in 1944 in the battle to drive German forces out. Damage to the Cathédrale St-Vincent, constructed between the 12th and 18th centuries and the town's centrepiece, was severe.
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Fort National
Fort National is the remains of the former prison. The ramparts' northern stretch looks out across to the remains, which are are only accessible at low tide.
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Grand Aquarium
Allow around two hours to see the excellent Grand Aquarium. About 4km south of the city centre, it's a great wet-weather alternative for kids with mini-submarine descent and bassin tactile (touch pool), where you can fondle rays, turbot - even a baby shark. Bus No 5, direction Grassinais, passes by every half-hour.
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Île du Grand Bé
At low tide, cross the beach to walk out via the Porte des Bés to this rocky islet, where the great St-Malo-born 18th-century writer Chateaubriand is buried. Once the tide rushes in, the causeway remains impassable for about six hours - check tide times with the tourist office. Depths can be deceptive; if you get caught out, stay on the islet until the tide subsides.
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La Maison de Corsaire
La Maison de Corsaire, once owned by corsair (privateer) François Auguste Magon, is an 18th-century mansion and historic monument. Guided tours are in French; descriptions are available in English.
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Mémorial 39-45
The pretty fishing port of St-Servan sits southwest of the walled city. Constructed in the mid-18th century, Fort de la Cité was used as a German base during WWII. One of the bunkers now houses Mémorial 39-45, which depicts St-Malo's violent WWII history and liberation and includes a 45-minute film in French. Some guided visits are conducted in English; call ahead to confirm times.
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Musée du Château
The museum's most interesting exhibits - the history of cod fishing on the Grand Banks and photos of St-Malo after WWII - are in the Tour Générale.
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Musée International du Long Cours Cap-Hornier
Musée International du Long Cours Cap-Hornier is in the 14th-century Tour Solidor. Presenting the life of the hardy sailors who followed the Cape Horn route, it offers superb views from the top of the tower.
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Walled City
St-Malo's first inhabitants originally lived in St-Servan but later moved to this former island, which became linked to the mainland by the sandy isthmus of Le Sillon in the 13th century. For the best views of the walled city, stroll along the top of the ramparts, constructed at the end of the 17th century under the military architect Vauban, and measuring 1.8km. There's free access at several places, including all the main city gates.
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