Famous for its turquoise waters, thalassotherapy resorts and belle époque villas, the Emerald Coast in France is a breath of fresh air.
First opened in 1883 as the Grand Hôtel de Paramé, the regal hotel overlooks la Grande Plage du Sillon, the longest beach in Saint-Malo. In 1963, it was converted into an innovative thalassotherapy centre, and today, it’s a place where wellness seekers can check into one of the 177 luxury rooms and spend a half-day or a whole vacation undergoing seawater-infused treatments.
Treatments done, we retreat to the relaxation lounge to let the thalasso’s effects sink in, while we gaze out at the drifting sailboats and kite surfers gliding over the waves. In a suddenly uplifted mood, Nadia tells me about the online business she wants to launch, excitedly detailing her inspirations over dinner at the hotel’s Cap Horn restaurant as the sun sets over the sparkling bay.
“I was anxious, not knowing what was next for me, but being here is helping me live in the present and be grateful for what I have,” Nadia philosophizes as we look back at the fortified town, looking uncharacteristically serene. Extensively bombed in WWII, Saint-Malo had to rise above the ashes and rebuild.
The 90-minute tour allows us to soak up his passionate stories of the area’s history, the brisk air and the soaring views of the walled city, nearby islands and surrounding coastline. Ourselin explains that Saint-Malo has some of the highest tides in the world, another reason the air here is particularly powerful.
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