An essential feature of any malouinière, the gardens of the Domaine du Montmarin stretch over more than 6 hectares of greenery along the banks of the Rance. Listed as a Historic Monument and awarded the “Remarkable Garden” label, they form one of the finest landscaped ensembles of the Emerald Coast.
Here, the classical order of the 18th century blends with the romantic style of the 19th and the botanical richness of plants brought from around the world. From symmetrical alleys to romantic terraces, from the walled kitchen garden to the rock garden carved into the cliff, Montmarin offers a unique walk, appealing both to history enthusiasts and nature lovers.
A legacy of the Age of Enlightenment, the French formal garden at Montmarin still preserves its original design. Its symmetrical alleys, ordered terraces, and long perspectives open onto the Rance estuary.
A unique treasure: a Magnolia grandiflora dating from 1787, among the oldest in France, still stands proudly in these gardens.
Since 1966, this ensemble has been listed as a Historic Monument.
Laid out in the 19th century, the walled kitchen garden was restored after the 1999 storm.
Now transformed into a decorative garden, it houses part of the estate’s botanical collections:
A place where agricultural heritage meets floral beauty, offering visitors a glimpse into the richness of cultivated varieties.
Created in 1887–1888 “in the style of the Bühler brothers,” the romantic gardens invite visitors to stroll among vast lawns, groves, and trees from five continents.
Each path becomes a journey in the footsteps of explorers and botanists, evoking the spirit of adventure that animated Saint-Malo in the 18th century.
The collections are still expanding today, making Montmarin a living botanical park.
Laid out in the 1920s by Yves Bazin de Jessey on the site of the former shipyard, the rock garden forms an artificial cliff on the banks of the Rance.
A product of the aesthetics of its time, it has been restored many times. Its demanding upkeep reflects the close bond between nature and built heritage.
A unique space where stone and vegetation meet, facing the sea.