Who is buried in the Grand Bé tomb?

The writer François-René de Chateaubriand, born in Saint-Malo, has been buried there since 1848.

How do you reach Chateaubriand's tomb?

It is reached on foot from the ramparts of Saint-Malo, but only when the tide is low, since the islet is covered at high tide.

Is there an entrance fee for the tomb?

The available information does not mention any fee for this open-air site.

Is the site accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?

The rocky, uneven ground of the islet makes walking difficult, with no known adapted facilities.

Tombeau de Chateaubriand et ensemble de l'îlot du Grand Bé

Saint-Malo

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Tombeau de Chateaubriand et ensemble de l'îlot du Grand Bé stands in Saint-Malo (Ille-et-Vilaine), in the Bretagne region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century, 18th century, 19th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The tomb of Chateaubriand stands at the tip of the Grand Bé islet, just beyond the ramparts of Saint-Malo. The site, dating from the 17th century and listed as a historic monument, pairs a plain grave with a windswept rocky outcrop facing the sea. The writer, born in the town, chose this remote spot for his burial, looking out to the open water. The visit is as much a coastal walk as a literary pilgrimage.

What to know

The Grand Bé is a tidal islet, accessible on foot only at low tide.
The ground is rocky and uneven, so sturdy footwear is advisable.
The tomb itself is a plain grave, without ornamentation.
The site is a listed historic monument, which governs any work carried out there.

Where this château is

Saint-Malo · Ille-et-Vilaine · Bretagne

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MX38+6P, Saint-Malo

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00090870
Period of construction: 17th century, 18th century, 19th century

Frequently asked

Who is buried in the Grand Bé tomb?: The writer François-René de Chateaubriand, born in Saint-Malo, has been buried there since 1848.
How do you reach Chateaubriand's tomb?: It is reached on foot from the ramparts of Saint-Malo, but only when the tide is low, since the islet is covered at high tide.
Is there an entrance fee for the tomb?: The available information does not mention any fee for this open-air site.
Is the site accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?: The rocky, uneven ground of the islet makes walking difficult, with no known adapted facilities.