On the rock of Cancale, La Maison de la Marine is an ideal place to enjoy seafood and organic produce. In a distinctively British atmosphere created by mahogany panelling and granite, the culinary delights on offer are guaranteed to make your mouth water. Let yourself be tempted by a monkfish, mango and sweet potato tajine, or scallop tartare with a hint of vanilla. All fish are fresh-caught that day, for a rare intensity of taste and inventiveness from the chef at "la Marine".

Sip a home-made Planter's Punch or an Americano in a warm, friendly bar to a background of music ranging from Hardy to Polnareff by way of the Stones, where the boat-shaped bar sets the nautical tone.
Located on the Port de la Houle, looking out to sea, the bar attracts a wide range of patrons to its karaoke evenings (usually Friday) and concerts by groups well-known in the region.

This restaurant, in the heart of Saint-Malo city, is intimately tied to the city's cultural event calendar and thus schedules themes evenings to coincide with the city's cultural events and festivals. With a maritime theme colouring the interior, this restaurant is specialised in quality seafood: most of its produce comes from nearby fishing businesses in the Côtes-d'Armor and throughout the Channel.
So when you order the wild sea bass with Camus artichoke, or the scallop with spider-crab, you can expect a fresh, tasty and undoubtedly Breton meal.

An Irish pub away from Ireland? You've found the place where Irish Coffee is home made with whipped-cream, and where the selection of whisky, bourbon and rum is more extensive than any other place in the area. The old-style decor is all about wood-panelling and antique furniture, a warm backdrop for the specialty Irish dishes you can enjoy.
Rock and Irish music concerts are sometimes organised on Friday evenings.

In Saint-Malo, facing the town hall, there is a friendly "brasserie" which will serve a superb mussels with chips ("moules-frite"), quality seafood, and of course crêpes and buckwheat "galettes". The house specialties include corsair-style cod, with chorizo and potatoes… And for dessert you can enjoy a Breton "far" (a local pastry), a tarte Tatin (or upside-down pie) with Calvados and a myriad crêpes, including the Breton Kraz, which is a crispy, overcooked crêpe.

The Café Licorne's warm interior, with exposed stone and beams, is just as delightful as the expansive, and more importantly heated, outdoor terrace.

In the heart of the city of Saint-Malo, if you pass through the rampart gateway facing the pier you'll stumble upon the Brigantine.
This restaurant's warm, homely atmosphere with exposed stone walls is perfect for the degustation of cuisine made from traditional farm products: black pudding, Guéméné andouille and fresh onions pickled in cider, known as "soubises", which are made locally.

The delicious buckwheat "galettes" are produced from organically grown crop, and you won't soon forget the savour of such quality produce.
Other specialties include a fried scallop galette with hazelnut and leek fondue; and for dessert don't miss out on the caramel crêpe with home-made butter, or the infamous home-made chocolate crêpe…

In the heart of Aleth, in Saint Servan, this beautiful establishment has a sweeping view of the sea and the Solidor tower.
The place feels more like a home than a restaurant, given the antique, rustic furniture and the owners' hearty welcome when you step through the door.
The fireplace is roaring in winter while in summer the terrace is open and offers an exceptionally magnificent setting.

Cuisine is done in traditional fashion, based on old-style recipes made with quality local produce and fresh seafood.
Because the cool sea-breeze helps to work up an appetite, you will enjoy a delectable Saint-Pierre scampi cream, or the Breton-style apple shortcake.

Near the hospital in Saint Malo, there is a unique kind of place where one can obtain fine wines and spirits in a unique setting. The Moulin à vins, literally a "Wine-mill", is a boutique where you can buy just about any kind of wine, from the uncommon country wines to vintage "grand crus".

Here you will have reliable, expert advice in the field. For the purists, there is an assortment of cork-screws, wine jugs and other sommelier accoutrements to choose from.

The story of this establishment began in the late 19th century when a collective of local fishermen saw an opportunity for their sector to develop towards leisure-sailing.
Thus from the 70's the collective opened shops which targetted the wider public as opposed to professionals of the trade, and the results of this initiative are still profitable businesses today. Over 60 of these boutiques are still active throughout the coastal areas of Brittany.
You can find just about anything related to fishing, nautical activities, and items of fashion or interior design that are tied to the world of leisure-sailing.

Welcome to a place of character, a place rich with history and local culture in Saint-Servan-sur-Mer, only a stone's throw from the fortified walls of Saint-Malo.
This old fuelling station was completely renovated in 2007 but the owner Loïc Josse took care to maintain the old-fashioned atmosphere.
Within you will find a range of books on various subjects - the sea, Brittany, travels, foreign and young-adult literature - but also an assortment of unusual objects, such as for example toy motorboats.
At certain times it is also a venue for exhibitions and cultural events.

Saint-James is a commune near the Mont-Saint-Michel, where, in the late 19th century, an old-style technique for knitting sailors' pullovers was developed and perfected.
Originally a kind of traditional garb destined solely to fishermen, the market for these unique clothing items grew to include navigators and sailing enthusiasts.

Now the "real Breton sailor's pullover knitted from 100% pure virgin wool" has acquired international repute, and the specialised craftsmen of Saint-James are still producing seafaring garb of the finest quality.

This little boutique, within the city ramparts, is the perfect place for some characteristically local souvenirs and interior decoration elements.
Designed by the shop-owners themselves, you can find utensils for preparing seafood, such as a scaling gloves and proper knives, but also cutlery and cooking utensils, bath linen (cotton and bamboo-fiber towels), carpets, small furniture pieces, etc.
The shop reworks its entire selection depending on the season; thus in summer it is beach towels and garden tables, while in the winter there are limited-edition gifts, candles and christmas decorations…
For business trips, conventions and corporate seminars, tailor-made objects and themed gift bags can be ordered.