May 14th, 2010
Architecture Landmarks and Attractions in Saint Malo
Saint Malo is an incredibly city in the northern region of France. It is located in Brittany and rests along the English Channel. This has historically made it a major port city and is also the reason for its walled fortification, which is something that continues to maintain interest and fascination today. It is one of the reasons the city is well known and attractive across the world, as it is sign as an outline of the beautiful architecture that is contained within it. And it is a mistake to be misled into thinking the fortification prevents great viewing opportunities, which is not the case. As is true for most urban centers, the Saint Malo Hotels have some incredible views of both the channel and coastland as well as looking into the interior of the country.
In addition to all of the obvious geographic and cityscape features that are attractive and invite interest in the city, there are also some incredible cultural attractions and fabulous things to do while you are there. And there are plenty of options and opportunities for great sea food while you are there, in fact it is one of the best places to find seafood in the country. In between you great dining experiences, there are also some standard recommended places to visit. The chateau is one of the beautiful buildings and has become a museum due to its attraction to visitors.
The Cathedral of St. Vincent is another incredible architectural work and is an extremely popular landmark for tourists. In addition to some of the more public places and resident styled attractions there are some great examples of historic homes that are available for public view. There is a great ship owner’s home that dates back to the middle 1720s and is commonly known as the Privateer’s House . This is an incredibly interesting place to visit and some of the tools from the period and house hold living items are on display. Various items of weaponry and ship models are also exhibited, and these are the favorites of many people.
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