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Study the Ruins of the Ancient Cathedral
hquittner Says: The ruin occupies a space called Pl. St. Pierre. It is right before the Tour Solidor. We could find no information about it on the grounds. We assume it was called St. Pierre and the city was called Aleth at the time. It is mentioned and pictured in a book we own on ancient...
hquittner Says: The Solidor Tower was erected on a Roman base in 1382. It has 3 contiguous towers each 3 stories high and now contains a modelship museum. Looking north beyond the tower one can see the hydroelectric facility (barely visible in picture#2)
Walk the Perimeter of the Town
hquittner Says: Aleth (St.-Servan) was built on a promontory and once had Roman fortifications (fragments of which may survive). Many people walk around the area to see views in every direction : the Usine, the Rance, St.-Malo, Dinard and visit the ship model Museum in the Tour Solidor....
Jasen71 Says: The Roman Catholic Church of Sainte Croix has been rebuilt on several occasions, the church wasn’t finish until 1743 and its bell tower -ornate with apertures- wasn’t completed until 1840. Do come and admire the quality and the diversity of its 19th century decorations and...
Jasen71 Says: A rather pleasing piece of architecture
Jasen71 Says: Inside this super market is hardware, glasses and food shopping. When I come over from Jersey with my car I stock up on food and hardware as it's almost half price compared with at home?! Most food items
Jasen71 Says: A rather pleasant coastal walk through this wooded park and you will be surprised by the magnificent views of the river Rance.
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A rather pleasing piece of architecture
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Once a town in its own right, it was an independent parish until 1967 when it became incorporated into Saint-Malo. This parish is located at the mouth of the river Rance between the dam and...
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The Southern Suburb of St.-Malo
In Roman times this was a freestanding settlement named Aleth. It is now named St. Servan and is officially part of St.-Malo. If you are staying there, you can walk here as a distraction from the...
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