Saint-Malo is an absolutely enchanting town. I should mention that this privateer city with its ramparts, gorgeous beaches, and famous port is a delightful tourist destination! As for accommodation, the city offers a wide range of establishments, and I had the opportunity to stay for three nights in the Grand Hotel des Thermes Marins. This 5-star establishment, built at the end of the 19th century, is truly an institution on the Breton coast with its majestic building.
Its rooms feature a classic and subtle style, and for some guests offer a magnificent view of the Sillon beach. Everything I needed for a pleasant stay! However, I did have the opportunity to enjoy an outdoor lunch at the Restaurant la Terrasse, and the light meal I was offered there was lovely. I spent half a day in this thalassotherapy center and tried out a few treatments. The ambiance is quite different from other spas, much more focused on the medical angle.
I began my morning with a seawater detox involving a shower treatment with heated seawater, then I checked out the relaxing whirlpool bath. Lying in my own bathtub and surrounded by darkness, I took advantage of this bubbling and luminescent bath with colors that helped ease tensions. But my favorite treatment was the affusion massage: for 25 minutes, I lay under a gentle rain of warm seawater while my therapist gave me an essential oil massage. I was pleasantly surprised by this treatment, which was very relaxing; the combination of water and oil on my skin felt wonderful.
The Grand Hotel des Thermes Marins is the perfect place to spend a few days of relaxation and take advantage of the thalassotherapy space. It would be a shame to spend a night here without benefiting from the wellness center on offer.
Moreover, in addition to its undeniable touristic appeal, the city of Saint-Malo offers a number of activities including recreational sailing which I got to try over the course of my stay thanks to the Surf School, located only a minute or two from the hotel.
