Banks: 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday; some open on Saturdays
Post Offices: 08:00 to 19:00, Monday to Friday; 08:00 to 12:00, Saturdays
Government Offices: 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday
Business Centres: 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday
Shops: 09:00 to 19:00, Monday to Saturday; very few open on Sundays

Saint Malo is a safe place for international travellers, and there are few safety concerns for visitors. Carefully guard your valuables in crowded areas (such as bus and train stations), as pickpockets and purse-snatchers can sometimes pose a problem. Beyond this, stick to well-lit areas when travelling outside after dark and whenever possible try to travel in groups. Though the city centre is relatively compact, it is best to rely on taxis after nightfall when travelling more than a few blocks.

230V, 50 hertz, round two-pin plug

In the unfortunate event that you fall ill while travelling in Saint Malo, you will have access to excellent medical infrastructure. Non-threatening medical problems can often be addressed at the local pharmacy, though a prescription is required for many medications. Citizens of other European Union nations can qualify for reciprocal discounted medical care by displaying their European Health Insurance Card. Visitors from non-EU countries are advised to take out travel insurance.

Emergency services: 15
Saint Malo Hospital: +33 2 99 21 21 21

France’s national language is French, with the Breton dialect spoken throughout much of the countryside surrounding Saint Malo.

The euro (EUR) is used in French commerce. There are 100 cents in €1.00

Visitors can bring the following items into France duty free: 250 grams of tobacco (either 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars); 2 litres of fortified wine, sparkling wine or still wine; 1 litre of spirits exceeding 22 per cent volume; 250ml of eau de toilette or 50 grams of perfume. Miscellaneous goods not exceeding a total value of 175 euros can also be carried in duty free.

In many cases, French etiquette is formal and conservative. Visitors may find dining out to be a more formal affair than in their home countries, with diners dressing well and maintaining impeccable table manners. Smart dress extends to many other social arenas in France as well, and travellers are unlikely to see locals wearing shorts anywhere but on the beach. Greetings consist of a simple handshake, while well-acquainted friends may exchange a light kisses on the cheeks (first the left and then the right).

Travellers from other EU countries can enter France without a visa. While visas are granted upon arrival to nationals of certain Western nations, most visitors from outside the European Union must arrange a tourist visa in advance. These can be obtained from French consulates and embassies throughout the world.

The Saint Malo Tourist Board office is located on Esplanade Saint-Vincent. Phone: +33 8 25 13 52 00