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Unusual guided tour of Saint Malo in immersion in 1944
Unusual guided tour of Saint Malo in immersion in 1944
Unusual guided tour of Saint Malo in immersion in 1944
Unusual guided tour of Saint Malo in immersion in 1944
Unusual guided tour of Saint Malo in immersion in 1944

Unusual guided tour of Saint Malo in immersion in 1944

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Overview

Imagine yourself in 1944, five years after the outbreak of war. Joseph Guthrie, American soldier of the 83rd Infantry Division and participant in the fights for the liberation of Saint-Malo, becomes your guide in period costume. Walk the streets of the city to the Grand-Bé peninsula during an unusual 2-hour visit, relive the summer of 1944, witness to the liberation followed by the destruction of Saint-Malo.

This experience offers an insight into pre-war Saint-Malo and reveals the consequences of the occupation on the Saint-Malo city while discovering the resilience of a Saint-Malo city determined to rebuild itself.

Guided by the personal memories of Joseph Guthrie, this unique experience offers a poignant historical perspective. Discover the realities of Saint-Malo's dark period during World War II, honouring the courage and determination that marked the city's history.

Activity location

  • Saint-Malo
    • Saint-Malo, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Place Chateaubriand
    • Place Chateaubriand
    • 35400, Saint-Malo, Bretagne, France

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included2 hours guided tour of Saint Malo in a small group led by a costumed tour guide

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Available for adults and children above 8 years old

Activity itinerary

Saint-Malo
  • 1h
You will visit Saint Malo intra-murros passing in particular at Porte Saint-Vincent, Place Chateaubriand, Rue du Pelicot, Northern Ramparts, Porte des Champs-Vauverts and its tobrouk up to the Passage de la Lancette.
Le Grand Be
  • 1h
At low tide, we will reach the Grand Bé, where we will go around passing by the tomb of Chateaubriand

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSaint-Malo
    • Saint-Malo, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPlace Chateaubriand
    • Place Chateaubriand
    • 35400, Saint-Malo, Bretagne, France

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