Saint-Malo welcomes the Route du Rhum fleet into its harbours before the race departs for Guadeloupe. Ultim, IMOCA, Class40, Ocean Fifty and vintage multihulls and monohulls gather at the quays, following a parade by part of the fleet. The starting village combines Breton and Guadeloupean celebrations, reflecting the Atlantic connection between the two regions.
Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe
Saint-Malo’s Route du Rhum village brings the ocean-racing fleet alongside the quays for a programme shaped by Brittany and Guadeloupe.

About this event
Event Details
When:
20 October to 1 November 2026 Europe/Paris
Where:
Village de la Route du Rhum, Esplanade Saint-Vincent, Intra-Muros, 35400 Saint-Malo; Village de la Route du Rhum, Bassin Vauban, Quai Saint-Louis, 35400 Saint-Malo; Village de la Route du Rhum, Bassin Duguay-Trouin, Quai Duguay-Trouin, 35400 Saint-Malo
Category:
Nature & Outdoor Activities
Topic:
events
Region:
Bretagne, France
Price: Free
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