2 hours
E-voucher
French
Imagine yourself in 1944, five years after the outbreak of war. Joseph Guthrie, American soldier of the 83rd Infantry Division and participant in the fights for the liberation of Saint-Malo, becomes your guide in period costume. Walk the streets of the city to the Grand-Bé peninsula during an unusual 2-hour visit, relive the summer of 1944, witness to the liberation followed by the destruction of Saint-Malo.
This experience offers an insight into pre-war Saint-Malo and reveals the consequences of the occupation on the Saint-Malo city while discovering the resilience of a Saint-Malo city determined to rebuild itself.
Guided by the personal memories of Joseph Guthrie, this unique experience offers a poignant historical perspective. Discover the realities of Saint-Malo's dark period during World War II, honoring the courage and determination that marked the city's history.
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Epok'Tour
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Sunshine12271684828, Apr 2026
Corentin, the guide-speaker, embodies his IM persona perfectly and plunges us -with forceful photos and documents- into this turbulent period. A host of anecdotes, detailed explanations, humor too, and an infectious passion! (This visit so excited us that we followed him in the afternoon to Mont St Michel where he played this time a 15th century man at arms!)
X6292ASalexandrej, Apr 2026
Jo is a great guide, with super energy and detailed knowledge of history. We recommend!
GwendolineG53, Mar 2026
We had a great afternoon with Private Guthrie, very interesting visit!
E9235NSbrunob, Mar 2026
We had a very nice time with our family and a great experience. The guided tour of Saint-Malo in immersion is to be done for fans of history and especially the city. The guide in period dress is very pleasant and not lacking in anecdotes. In addition, being in a group of 15 people contributes to friendly exchanges. We plan to repeat the experience at another site in the near future.
You will visit Saint Malo intra-murros passing in particular at Porte Saint-Vincent, Place Chateaubriand, Rue du Pelicot, Northern Ramparts, Porte des Champs-Vauverts and its tobrouk up to the Passage de la Lancette.
At low tide, we will reach the Grand Bé, where we will go around passing by the tomb of Chateaubriand
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A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.