SaintMalo By Alex Federici and Margo Koutsouradis Overview

Saint-Malo By Alex Federici and Margo Koutsouradis

Overview Walled port city in Brittany In northwestern France on the English Channel 50, 000 inhabitants Inhabitants are called Malouins

Overview (continued) Country – France Region – Bretagne Department – Ille-et -Vilaine Arrondissment – Saint-Malo Mayor - René Couanou

The Fortified City of Saint-Malo During the Middle Ages, Saint-Malo was a fortified island at the mouth of the Rance River.

History Became notorious as the home of the corsairs, French privateers, and sometimes even pirates. From 1590 -1594, Saint. Malo declared itself an independent republic, taking the motto “Not French, not Breton, but Malouins. ” Jacques Cartier, credited as the discoverer of Canada, lived in and sailed from Saint-Malo.

History (continued) Modern Saint Malo traces its origins to a monastic settlement founded by Saint Aaron and Saint Brendon early in the 6 th century. The name is derived from man that is said to have been a follower of Saint Brendon named Saint Malo.

The Tower of the Solidor

Food One of the highest concentrations of seafood restaurants in Europe Famous for its local oysters from the nearby village of Canale

Major Industries Tourism Deep-sea fishing Printing Machinery Manufacturing Boatbuilding

Sites of Interest The walled city (La Ville Intra-Muros) The chateau of Saint-Malo (including the Soldier Tower of Saint-Servan) The tomb of the writer Chateaubriand on the Ile du Grand Be The Petit Be The Cathedral of Saint Vincent

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