Saint-Malo-de-Phily

Small town of Ille-et-Vilaine, Saint-Malo-de-Phily takes place about thirty kilometers from Rennes, not far from Saint-Senoux, Guignen and Bain-de-Bretagne. Installed on a rocky peak, it overlooks the Vilaine valley.

Of ancient origin, the town reveals traces of human activity from the Lower Palaeolithic, 600,000 years ago. It developed later, with in particular the creation of an altar housing the relics of Saint Malo deposited by the Alethians.

Today, Saint-Malo-de-Phily, which originates from a hamlet, Fili, which means happy or beloved, is very popular with tourists for its authentic charm, but also for its heritage.

Municipality	Saint-Malo-de-Phily
Postcode	35480
Latitude	47.8773600 (N 47° 52’ 38”)
Longitude	-1.7898890 (W 1° 47’ 24”)
Altitude	From 5m to 114m
Surface area	18.77 km²
Population	1090 inhabitants
Density	58 inhabitants/km²
Prefecture	Rennes (37 km, 43 min)
Insee code	35289
Intercommunality	CC Vallons de Haute-Bretagne Communauté
Department	Ille-et-Vilaine
Region	Brittany

Saint-Senoux	5 km (9 min)
Pléchâtel	6 km (10 min)
Guipry-Messac	8.8 km (13 min)
Guignen	8.9 km (10 min)
Lohéac	9.1 km (13 min)
Bourg-des-Comptes	10.5 km (14 min)
Bain-de-Bretagne	10.6 km (15 min)
Lieuron	14.1 km (19 min)
Pancé	15.2 km (16 min)
Poligné	15.6 km (17 min)
La Chapelle-Bouëxic	15.6 km (19 min)
Guichen	16.3 km (16 min)
La Noë-Blanche	17.1 km (18 min)

Built at the beginning of the 20th century, the church of Saint-Malo-de-Phily is the work of the architect Henri Mellet. Listed as a Historic Monument, this neo-Romanesque building reveals very beautiful painted frescoes inside recounting the passage of the relics of Saint Malo.

From the second half of the 19th century, the chapel of Montserrat is also worth a detour. Built in place of an old private chapel from the 17th century, it serves as a family vault for the Bouëxic family.

To make the most of sunny days, head to the old quarries. The site seduces with its turquoise blue lake bordered by cliffs. Inaccessible to the public, it is however visible via the interpretation circuit of Saint-Malo-de-Phily. The place is known to house several specimens of peregrine falcons.

Fireworks and a popular ball are offered in mid-July on the occasion of the national holiday.

The town celebrates the Festival of Lights in early December.

Last name	Outing type	Difficulty	Duration	Departure municipality
Bruz: The Heights of the Boel	Hike	Intermediate	2:50	Bruz (13.6 km)
Bruz: From the banks of the Seiche to the Boel	Hike	Intermediate	2:45	Bruz (15.7 km)
Pont-Péan: Around Pont Péan - Pontpeansons	Snowshoe hike	Intermediate	2:30	Pont-Péan (16.4 km)
Bike Promenade® in Rennes Country No.13	All-terrain bike itinerary	Intermediate	1:50	Bruz (17 km)
Bike Walk® in Rennes Country No.6	All-terrain bike itinerary	Intermediate	2:00	Chavagne (19.5 km)

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