The ramparts, Sillon beach, the spectacular tides: Saint-Malo is a holiday destination to savour, and where you love to stay several days. If you need to keep a foot in work during your stay in the Corsair city, don't panic: between the walled city and the modern town, there are good cafés and coworking spaces where you can set up your laptop in peace. Here are our addresses for fitting in your work hours before heading off to roam the beaches and forts.
A Saint-Malo quirk: the town lives to the rhythm of the tides, and the walled city fills up fast as soon as visitors arrive. Hence the point of wrapping up your work early, before the crowds, so you can then follow the ebbing tide out to the Grand Bé or head over to Dinard. Another plus, Saint-Malo is well connected by train, which makes it a handy base for a week-long workation in northern Brittany, between two days of discovery.
Schedule Your Work in the Morning
In Saint-Malo, the right instinct is to work early. Between 8am and 11am, the cafés are quiet, the wifi is available, and you enjoy the morning light over the bay. You get the bulk of your workday done, then close your laptop to follow the tide, go for a swim or walk the ramparts. Two or three focused hours are plenty when you're on holiday, and that leaves you the whole rest of the day to enjoy the Emerald Coast.
Our Cafés for Working
For a studious morning, the Mignon Café, in Saint-Servan, is our first address: a neighbourhood and specialty coffee spot, open every day. In the walled city, Bougeotte plays the friendly café-canteen card, perfect for getting through your tasks in the morning over a good coffee. And for a cosier break, La Java Café has that warm atmosphere where you handle your emails without noticing the time go by. Sit near a window, order enough to justify staying, and keep mobile tethering handy for important calls.
For Video Calls, Aim for a Coworking Space
When you have a meeting or a denser day, a coworking space gives you the quiet, the power outlets and the big tables you need. K'Hub Saint-Malo is a good option to isolate yourself and put in serious hours. Remember to check access and day passes directly with the venue. The other addresses in town are in our guide where to work in Saint-Malo.
Saint-Malo in Summer: Follow the Shade and the Open Sea
The sea air and the wind off the open sea make mornings pleasant, but the sun can quickly heat up exposed terraces. Work in the shade while it's cool, for example on one of the terraces spotted here, then go back inside during the hot hours. For very hot days, our tips are gathered in working in the cool.
Plan Your Workation
Find your spots in advance on the Deskover map, schedule your work slots and let your team know your hours. The complete workation guide, with all our tips, awaits you here: remote work on holiday this summer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I work remotely in Saint-Malo without booking?
In a café like the Mignon Café or Bougeotte: you order, you settle in and you enjoy the wifi. Morning remains the best time to find a quiet seat.
Can I work inside the walled city?
Yes, several cafés in the old town are suitable, but they fill up fast in peak season. Aim for the morning, or a coworking space like K'Hub for a proper quiet day.
Is Saint-Malo suitable for remote work on holiday?
Very much so for a few hours a day thanks to its cafés. For full days, add a coworking space, more comfortable over the long run.
