This post probably contains affiliate links, including Amazon Associates links, and I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking through one. This is at no extra cost to you and allows the site to keep running! Thanks for understanding. Last month I spent a few nights in Brittany, France. One of my favourite spots that I visited was Saint Malo. Oh and all about my stunning hotel right on the beach. I never used to understand why people were so obsessed with holidaying by the sea in France year after year, but now I get it.
Saint Malo is a gorgeous port city in Brittany. It was severely damaged during World War II. It took around twelve years to rebuild it and the original bricks from the rubble were used, which is why the city maintains its historic charm. You can walk the walls of the city to get a great view over the cobbled streets, port and islands in the distance. Due to the tidal phenomenon Saint Malo has the highest tides in Europe , you can walk to some of the islands at certain times of the day.
This is due to the fact that Brittany has no tax on salt, a deal they negotiated when they lost their independence. Galettes are something that you have to try when visiting Saint Malo or Brittany in general. They are much lighter than a traditional crepe made from normal flour. You can read more about Saint Malo here. Saint Malo is very easily accessible from Paris, and pretty much everywhere else.
The ferry goes overnight so you can sleep on board and wake up in Saint Malo. Or, if you prefer, you can catch a ferry, with Brittany ferries, from Cork to Roscoff and drive to Saint Malo. Really, you are not short of options! She was absolutely lovely. The treatment room was stunning, with a bathtub overlooking the beach and the perfect amount of natural light. First there was the seaweed wrap which was done using local seaweed. Once that had all soaked in and my skin was suitable quenched I had to shower off in preparation for the next treatment.
Then it was on to the back scrub which seemed to have a lot of steps to it. There were hot towels and layers of various products and there was also a full body massage. Then came the full facial with hot mist and about 6 different layers which I imagine were exfoliates, moisturisers, serums etc. She even squeezed a few spots for me! This was actually my very first facial. My skin felt absolutely fantastic afterwards though I did break out a bit around my chin which is apparently to be expected after a facial.
