St. Malo, Standing Firm for Centuries: Walls Heavy with History, from Cunning Corsairs to WW2
Susie Wilmot
- Regions:
- England, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Hampshire
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Hobby
- Fee:
- Paid: £50 + expenses
- Category:
- Travel
- Updated:
- 5th August 2026
- Tagged:
- France | Pirates | Sea-Faring | Culture
The ancient walled city of St. Malo boasts a rich heritage as a notorious corsair stronghold, with stories of daring privateers and naval escapades. Delve into its seafaring past, learn about its role in the spice trade, and discover the unique Breton culture which continues to thrive within its fortress walls.
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Susie read Classics at Newnham College Cambridge, three years below Mary Beard but unlike Mary she didn’t make a career of it! She went on to study History of Art for a year then taught English as a Foreign Language in Italy and France before returning to the UK. She worked for twenty years in the charitable sector before retiring. She now enjoys speaking regularly on cruises about port destinations, Classical Civilisation and Art History. She is an Anglican lay minister, married with three sons and three grandchildren. She loves walking, gardening, skiing, travel, good food and wine.
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