Epok'Tour - Saint-Malo

Description

Guided by a qualified lecturer in period costume, you'll plunge into the heart of stories from the past. Discover Saint-Malo in an immersive way, following in the footsteps of the great eras and events that have marked its destiny.

Two unusual guided tours are available in Saint-Malo for groups or individuals, and one on the island of Cézembre for groups. The first and Cézembre tours plunge you into the heart of the Second World War, in 1944, while the second takes you back to the end of the 18th century, to the time of the last privateers of Saint-Malo.
Go to war!

***** TRAVEL BACK TO 1944. *****
Step back in time, five years after the start of the Second World War, in the company of Joseph Guthrie, a soldier of the 83rd American Infantry Division who took part in the battles to liberate Saint-Malo. You'll discover the city in the summer of 1944, in the aftermath of its destruction. You'll learn about the challenges and upheavals that the occupation brought to the lives of the inhabitants, and what the war meant for the American soldiers who came to liberate it. Through period photographs, moving stories and vivid testimonials, you'll learn about the consequences of the Second World War for the people of Saint-Malo.

*****HISSEZ LES VOILES! *****
Immerse yourself in the saga of Saint-Malo's last privateers of the late 18th century on an immersive guided tour through the authentic streets of Saint-Malo to the Grande Bé. Accompanied by a guide dressed in period costume, relive the exploits of the city's legendary Malouin privateers, exploring a pivotal period in history, from the Revolution to the First Empire. Led by Pierre, a former crew member of the famous Captain Surcouf, relive perilous maritime adventures and epic battles, while rediscovering the upheavals of the century.

Tours of 1H30 to 2H00, in small groups, in period costume, for adults and children aged 8 and over.

*****SAINT-MALO 1944 - THE GUNS OF CEZEMBRE*****
Join your guide, an American soldier from the Second World War, on a walk through time on the island of Cézembre. Alongside him, you'll explore the landscapes shattered by the massive bombardment of this island, which was one of the most heavily bombed places per square metre in the world during the conflict. Discover some of the bunkers and cannons that took part in the fighting that raged on the mainland during the liberation of Saint-Malo, bombing Allied troops and civilians alike.

Private tours only. Tours are available for groups of up to 23 people.
Price: €160/group up to 10 people. Price on request for groups >10
20€/person for private boat crossing