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Places of Interest
MAMCO <!-- Museums isempty -->

The Modern and Contemporary Art Museum reaveals, through its collections and temporary exhibitions, the work of artists since 1960, not necessarily the best known. The very competent personnel and the information slips placed in each room will guide you along your way.

St Malo chateau <!-- CastlesOrStatelyHomes isempty -->

Attached to the side of the Quic-en-Groigne tower this Chateau was first the symbol of ducal power and then Royal power. There are 17 and 18C barrack facades (which have now become the town hall), a reservoir, a large keep (1424) and a castelet. The small keep, built in 1395, is on the side of the old surrounding wall

The Sea Farm and the Oyster and Shell Museum <!-- Museums isempty -->

In the heart of the ostreiculture industry, this museum explains the evolution of the oyster farming techniques, as well as the oyster farmer's trade throughout the ages. A beautiful collection of shells (over 1500 from all over the world) embellish this guided visit through the plants: enjoy the sorting, ponds and hamper-filling activities.

The Merveille <!-- ReligiousBuildings isempty -->

The name, which means the Marvel, refers to all the buildings built on the north face of the mount between 1211 and 1228, to house monks, pilgrims and distinguished guests. From the outside, the buildings resemble a fortress. The interior is a fine example of the evolution of the Gothic style, from a simplicity which is almost Romanesque in the lower halls, to the refinement of the cloisters, via the elegance of the Guests' Hall, the grandeur of the Knights' Hall and the mysterious luminosity of the Refectory.

 
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