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Beach · Saint-Malo, Bretanha
Piscine de Bon-Secours
A seawater swimming pool built in 1936 on the plage de Bon-Secours, at the foot of the ramparts. At high tide it is covered by the sea, which renews the water.
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About Piscine de Bon-Secours
The Piscine de Bon-Secours is a seawater pool built in 1936 on the rocks of the plage de Bon-Secours, designed by the city's architect Yves Hémar. It sits at the foot of the Intra-Muros ramparts.
The sea covers the pool at high tide and refills it with each cycle. When the tide falls, the low wall holds the water and forms a pool in the sand, with the rampart as a backdrop. The structure with its diving platform has become one of Saint-Malo's postcards.
Plage de Bon-Secours is the closest beach to the ramparts and serves as the starting point for the walk to Grand Bé.
The water of the Canal da Mancha is cold, even in summer. Many people come just to see the pool appear when the sea recedes.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 30 minutes to several hours, if you plan to swim or stay on the beach.
Best time
At low tide, when the pool is exposed. For swimming, the warmest months are usually July and August, and even then the water is cold.
How to get there
Exit the Intra-Muros via the Porte Saint-Pierre or the Porte des Bés; the beach is just below the rampart.
Tip
Combine the visit with the crossing to Grand Bé, which starts from the same beach. Check the tide table to see the pool exposed.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Piscine de Bon-Secours
Can you swim in the pool?
Yes, when the tide is low and the pool is uncovered. Check whether lifeguards are on duty during your visit and swim carefully.
Is the water warm?
No. It's seawater from the Canal da Mancha, cold even in summer.
Is there an entrance fee?
No. The pool is on the public beach.