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Saint Malo is located in northwestern France, in Brittany in the department of Ille-etv-Vilaine and has about 50,000 inhabitants.. Historic center, fortifications and their unparalleled charm make it a tourism magnet for the region <9> In this context, Rothéneuf, a hamlet, 4km away from the historic core of St Malo, which is famous for its sculpted by rock sculptures of demons , Fancies and pirates, which go back to the semi-crippled by a stroke Abbé Fouré (1839-1910), who retired after just this stroke on the cliffs of his village and lived there as a hermit.. <9> <9> <994/17378> <994/20186> <994/20187> <9> <9> Saint-Malo is located on the Emerald Coast (Cote d´Émeraude) at the mouth of the Rance, opposite the seaside resort of Dinard ,. At the mouth of the Rance is the largest tidal power plant in the world, which makes sense, as you can observe in the bay of St. Malo one of the largest tidal differences in Europe, with a Tidenhub of up to 12m from low to high water.. <9> <9> At low tide you can walk to the islands of Grand Bé, Petit Bé and Fort National (fortress construction by Vauban 1689).. <9> <9> <994/1289738> <994/1289736> <994/1318672> <9> <9> Historical <9> * Gallo-Roman settlement of Aleth, in front of the present district of St. Servan <9> * Welshman Machutus (Maclou) begins in the 6th cent.. with the proselytizing of the inhabitants.. His name later becomes Malo and gives the city its name <9> * 12th cent.. The number of raids by the Normans, the inhabitants find protection in today´s old town, ´intra muros´ (within the walls) on the north island <9> * 1142, the bishop moves to the island and builds there a cathedral (Saint- Vincent) <9> * then construction of a mighty defensive wall protecting the city now called St Malo <9> * 16th century.. Flourishing the city through fishing and trade <9> * 1590 The proclamation of a republic of its own and the emergence of the self-image and self-confidence of the citizens who call themselves Malouins.. The city is home to wild corsairs who are feared by Dutch and English merchant ships.. Legendary Robert Surcouf with his ship ´Renard´ (Fox) <9> * August 1944, the Allies landed in Normandy and St. Malo is destroyed by bombs more than 80%.. However, due to the pride of the inhabitants, they rebuild their city almost faithfully, incorporating old plans and illustrations into the reconstruction.. <9> <9> <994/20188> <994/20189> <994/20190> <9> <9> Today St. Malo is both tourist and industrial, with the companies ´extra muros´ outside the walls is located.. <9> The motto of the city ´semper fidelis´ (always true to itself) also reflects the attitude of the inhabitants as their motto ´ni Français, ni Breton, Malouin suis´ (neither French nor Breton, I am a resident of Saint-Malo ) <9> <9> <994/20191> <994/1673548> <994/965555> <9> <9> Attractions <9> <9> * ´intra muros´ of the historic (originally rebuilt) city center within the Walls with ramparts, towers and a walkway that opens up a wonderful view of the city <9> * Duchesse Anne´s Castle in the old town, flanked by 4 towers from the 15th century, today houses the town hall and the historic city museum In addition, the Duchesse Anne Castle now houses the restaurant of St. Malo. <9> * Grand Aquarium - Saint Malo, Avenue du Général Patton, a large seawater aquarium with over 500 species and more than 10,000 animals.more <1001> ONLINE information here. r} <9> <9> <994/1694361> <994/1694365> <994/1694363> <9> <9> From Saint Malo, it is worth taking a day trip to the island of Jersey.. The Condor Line takes the trimaran to the island in less than an hour.. The crossing will offer a round trip on the island.. <9> <9> <994/998230> <994/1675303> <994/1005686> <9> <9>