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  ST MALO - LoveToKnow Article on ST MALO   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
St Malo is situated on the English Channel on the right bank of the estuary of the Rance at its mouth.
The harbour of St Malo lies south of the town in the creek separating it from the neighboring town of St Servan.
In 1488 St Malo unsuccessfully resisted the French troops on behalf of the duke.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /S/ST/ST_MALO.htm   (3091 words)

  
 83rd Division at St. Malo and Dinard
Strategically, the battle for St. Malo may not have been one of the "big battles," but that does not detract from the monumental campaign that it was.
The battle for St. Malo and Dinard involved attacks on four different fronts by all three infantry regiments of the 83rd as well as the 121st Infantry Regiment of the 8th Division.
Approaches to the St. Malo peninsula were bottlenecked by canals, ponds and swamps, and increasing German resistance as the 331st moved out on the right from Dol de Bretagne along the railroad line.
www.ncweb.com /~davecurry/brothers/stmalo.html   (1972 words)

  
 Saint-Malo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jacques Cartier, who sailed the St Lawrence river and visited the sites of Québec City and Montréal - and is thus credited as the discoverer of Canada, lived in and sailed from Saint-Malo, as did the first colonists to settle the Falklands – hence the islands' Argentinian name, Las Malvinas, from the French Malouins.
Saint Malo was the site of an Anglo-French summit which lead to a significant agreement regarding European defence policy.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair and French President Jacques Chirac stated that "the [European] Union must have the capacity for autonomous action, backed up by credible military forces, the means to decide to use them, and a readiness to do so, in order to respond to international crises".
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/St-Malo   (388 words)

  
 SignOnSanDiego.com > News > North County -- St. Malo's mystique built on deep code of silence
Malo, an exclusive gated community on the beach in southern Oceanside, was built in the 1920s to resemble a Norman village off the coast of Brittany.
Few residents of the California coast have guarded their privacy as fervently as the denizens of St. Malo, a 76-year-old gated community nestled amid a lagoon, the sea and a halo of exclusivity.
In its heyday, the routine at St. Malo was similar to that of New Yorkers who would escape to the Catskills or Hamptons in the summer.
www.signonsandiego.com /news/northcounty/20040201-9999_7m1malo.html   (1230 words)

  
 St. Malo And St. Servan
The ancient see of St. Pierre d'Aleth had, at one time, its dignity vested in a bishop who enthroned himself in a cathedral, the remains of which exist today only as a fragment built into the fortifications.
The spire is modern, but gives a suggestion, at least, in viewing the city from a distance, of something of what a mediaeval walled seaport, with its population huddled close beneath the shadow of the church, and within the city walls, must have been like.
Most writers are pleased to refer to the confiding attitude of mine host, who conducts the principal hostelry on the Mount, and who guilelessly asks the wary traveller (ofttimes they are wary) what he has partaken of during his stay, and makes up the account accordingly.
www.oldandsold.com /articles05/cathedral44.shtml   (495 words)

  
 Devon Energy Announces St. Malo Deepwater Oil Discovery
The St. Malo exploration well is located on Walker Ridge block 678 in approximately 6,900 feet of water.
"St. Malo is in the same area and a similar play concept to our 2002 Cascade discovery on Walker Ridge block 206," commented J. Michael Lacey, senior vice president of exploration and production.
St. Malo is Devon's third discovery, following Cascade and Trident, in this exploration focus area.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/10-29-2003/0002046882&EDATE=   (404 words)

  
 Portsmouth to St Milo Ferry Crossing Tickets from FerryBound.co.uk
St Milo is a small city but has a long history.
St Milo is also known as the City of Corsairs because the corsairs, or privateers, preyed at will on the English ships crossing the Channel in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Le Mont St Michel, which is a spectacular monastery that is often cut off at high tide as it is built on a semi island.
www.ferrybound.co.uk /portsmouth-st-milo-ferry.htm   (383 words)

  
 st malo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
A 40 minute ferry trip from St. Helier harbour in Jersey is the Breton port of St. Malo.
A medieval walled city with restaurant-lined squares and narrow, cobbled streets, its wealth was built in the 17th and 18th centuries by privateers, or pirates, licensed by the French kings- who plundered passing shipping for gold, wine and slaves.
Le Mont St Michel, the spectacular monastery built on a tiny islet that is cut off at high tide.
jersey.typepad.com /st_malo   (270 words)

  
 Mont St. Michel, St. Malo and the Rance Estuary
Mont St. Michel, St. Malo and the Rance Estuary
Jacque Cartier sailed from St. Malo to discover the St. Lawrence River and claim Canada for France in 1534.
pirates from St. Malo known as Corsairs, were given license from the King of France to pursue their trade without fear of prosecution.
www.marin.cc.ca.us /~jim/photos/france/stmichelmalorance.html   (579 words)

  
 Kite Aerial Photography - St. Malo, France #2
Malo has been a beacon for adventurists and privateers through the centuries.
In the 12th century, a new influx of merchants, artisans, ship owners and sailors flocked to St. Malo, and for a brief time it became an independent community.
While photographing St. Malo I was aware that the defensive walls formed a (military?) courtyard at the city's corner.
arch.ced.berkeley.edu /kap/gallery/gal186.html   (287 words)

  
 The Science Channel :: The Corsair of St. Malo: History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The two divers were not expecting to encounter a cannon buried in the sand on the sea floor during a spear-fishing expedition at a familiar reef, but there it was.
Lionel Bonsang and Christopher Richard often dove on the La Natiere reefs near their home in the French walled city of St. Malo, but on this trip they had trouble finding their usual marks after winter storms had transformed the underwater landscape.
Malo revels in its historic reputation as home to famed privateers who roamed the seas during the reign of Louis XIV.
science.discovery.com /convergence/deep/corsair/history.html   (1009 words)

  
 Saint Malo France French Brittany visiting France vacation travel to France tourism francemonthly
St Malo is France's largest marina, and it is only one hour's drive from Mont St Michel...
This newsletter is dedicated to St Malo, a coastal fortified city in Brittany, that is the birthplace of many famous and fearsome corsairs.
In the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, St Malo acquired considerable wealth, not only from its maritime trade between the Americas and Europe but also, and mainly, from the very lucrative ventures of its corsairs.
www.francemonthly.com /n/0301/index.php   (1715 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Machutus
No doubt he may have remained some years in Llancarrven Abbey, when St. Brendan stayed there, and it was from there that St. Brendan and his disciple, St. Machutus, with numerous companions set forth for the discovery of the "Island of the Blest".
At Aleth opposite St. Malo he placed himself under a venerable hermit named Aaron, on whose death in 543 (or 544), St. Machutus succeeded to the spiritual rule of the district subsequently known as St. Malo, and was consecrated first Bishop of Aleth.
It is remarkable that St. Brendan also laboured at Aleth, and had a hermit's cell there on a precipitous rock in the sea, whither he often retired.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/09503a.htm   (330 words)

  
 Emerald Coast [Sophie’s maze]
The Emerald Coast is situated in the North East of Brittany, west of the Mont St Michel, around Dinard and St Malo.
Seen from the Rochebonne beach, the skyline of St Malo is all lit, and the Sillon beach is a line of streetlights leading towards the walled city.
St Malo, proud of its corsair past, has rebuilt "Le Renard", one of Robert Surcouf’s ships.
sophie-g.net /photo/emer/e_emer.htm   (500 words)

  
 The Burning of Saint Malo
In August 1944 the historic walled city of Saint Malo, the brightest jewel of the Emerald Coast of Brittany, France, was almost totally destroyed by fire.
To this day, a proportion of the citizens of Saint Malo believe the Germans deliberately burnt the city as an act of spite when they realized they were defeated.
There were many eye-witnesses to the shower of incendiaries launched by the Americans from the east, south and west of the city and the remains of a large number of these missiles were subsequently found in the ruins and identified by experts.
www.ihr.org /jhr/v02/v02p301_Beck.html   (1320 words)

  
 St.Malo: pirates, poets, ramparts and incredible blue-green   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
St. Malo is a city of about 50,000 people located in the province of Brittany on the Northwestern coast of France.
In the past, St. Malo was a hide-out and hang-out for pirates and corsairs, and from where ships bound for the New World departed.
There are also a couple of museums, including a museum about St. Malo and it's history, and one about the Corsairs.
www.suite101.com /article.cfm/travel_france/85708   (576 words)

  
 Kite Aerial Photography - St. Malo, France
The old town is surrounded by a broad wall that provides a promenade of sorts and beyond this is an ocean landscape with an impressive tidal range and outlying defenses.
The walled seaport city of St. Malo in Brittany was largely destroyed during World War II.
During our afternoon visit to St. Malo Claudia noted the fresh breeze and, remembering my restraint at Mont St. Michel, suggested that I might want to go fly a kite while she took the kids for a swim in one of St. Malo's concrete pools.
arch.ced.berkeley.edu /kap/gallery/gal185.html   (531 words)

  
 Mount St. Michael
In 1622 the abbey became part of the Congregation of St. Maur; three western nave bays and the facade were destroyed and replaced with large terrace.
Mont St. Michelle is located near the French town of St. Malo near the intersection of two Northern Province in France: Normandy and Brittany.
Mont St. Michele's proximity to the Atlantic coast is apparant, if subtle, in the structure of the Castle/abby itself; the roof itself looks like an overturned boat and in fact, local ship-builders were employed to construct it.
www.castles.org /castles/Europe/Western_Europe/France/france2.htm   (2233 words)

  
 RIGZONE - Unocal Makes Discovery on St. Malo Prospect in U.S. Gulf
The St. Malo well spud on July 6 and was drilled to a depth of 29,066 feet in 100 days at an estimated gross cost of $62 million.
Unocal's co-venturers in the St. Malo prospect are Petrobras with 25 percent; Devon Energy with 22.5 percent; ChevronTexaco with 12.5 percent; EnCana with 6.25 percent; ExxonMobil with 3.75 percent; and Eni with the remaining 1.25 percent.
Upon completion of the St. Malo well, Tansocean's drillship, Discoverer Spirit, will be released to move on to the ExxonMobil Hawkes appraisal well in Mississippi Canyon 508.
www.rigzone.com /news/article.asp?a_id=9138   (473 words)

  
 Portsmouth to St malo Ferries / St malo to Portsmouth Ferry
Lifts are available on-board the ferries, and a limited number of cabins are equipped to cater for those with disabilities, while both ports offer good wheelchair access.
There are two sailings a day, the nighttime crossing takes 10 hours 30 minutes, while the day-time sailing has a duration of 8 hours, 45 minutes.
Malo is an excellent gateway to explore the delights of western France.
www.cheapferrytickets.com /routes/portsmouth_to_st_malo   (209 words)

  
 Globeinvestor.com: Devon Energy Announces Successful Follow-Up to St. Malo Discovery
St. Malo, drilled in 2003, is in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico on Walker Ridge block 678.
The St. Malo discovery well encountered more than 450 net feet of oil pay over a gross interval of 1,400 feet.
The appraisal well is approximately one mile east of the St. Malo discovery.
www.globeinvestor.com /servlet/WireFeedRedirect?cf=GlobeInvestor/config&vg=BigAdVariableGenerator&date=20040701&archive=cnw&slug=1207010008   (847 words)

  
 ST MALO
As a matter of fact, St. Malo became the first Republic of France in 1590.
In St. Malo, nearly as many ships were fitted out for piracy as for legitimate trade with the
At that time, it was built by Vauban in order to protect St. Malo.
www.rennet.org /tourism/stmalo/indeng.htm   (449 words)

  
 Saint Malo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The port includes three marina areas with 2,000 berths and full supporting facilities, a commercial port handling the import of granite, wood, fertilizers, salt, animal feed and paper amongst other cargoes and a fishing port which, together with neighbouring Cancale, lands some 4,000 tonnes of fish a year.
The heart of Saint Malo is the old walled town known as Intra-Muros (within the walls) which was extensively and faithfully reconstructed after the devastation of World War II.
Turning to the surrounding area there is the different, but equally worthy of a visit, resort town of Dinard, which faces St. Malo across the mouth of the Rance.
myweb.tiscali.co.uk /bridgwatarian/stmalo.htm   (734 words)

  
 St Malo to Jersey Ferry Crossing - Ferries from St Malo to Jersey
More than a million passengers pass through St Malo ferry port every year, coming to or from the UK, Jersey or Guernsey, which makes it one of the leading French ports.
St Malo ferry port is the only French gateway to the Channel Islands of Guernsey and Jersey by ferry.
Condor ferries operating services to and St Malo to Jersey and Guernsey, and Brittany Ferries operating services to Portsmouth make St Malo ferry port the first choice for western France.
www.directferries.co.uk /st_malo_jersey_ferry.htm   (250 words)

  
 Province of Manitoba | Manitoba Conservation
Come visit the lovely recreation park set next to the town of St. Malo.
Long a tradition for the people of the area, families and groups from miles away are increasingly taking advantage of St. Malo's pleasant atmosphere.
Centered around a reservoir, this is a place to come and relax for a picnic or a holiday.
www.gov.mb.ca /conservation/parks/popular_parks/st_malo/index.html   (152 words)

  
 Guide and Travel Facts: St-Malo, France
C6 The foundation of the city of St-Malo by a Welsh monk named Maclow (or Malo) on a mission to spread Christianity.
Here point the group in the direction back to the town centre and the Cathedral of St Vincent and rendezvous for later at an appropriate place (normally the Place Chateaubriand where you began).
Jacques Cartier was the great explorer who discovered the St. Lawrence river in 1536 and named the country Canada.
www.passports.com /trips/cityfact/cityfact.asp?city=St-Malo   (1311 words)

  
 St Malo Hotels relax in Saint Malo B&B hotels. Tourist information guide
St Malo Hotels relax in Saint Malo BandB hotels.
For the adventurous, this granite city is a pleasure to discover.
La ferme Marine is part of local business in St Malo.
www.shortbreakmarket.co.uk /guide/St-Malo.htm   (448 words)

  
 Antigua Sailing Week 2005: Cowes to Dinard to St Malo - from Yachting World magazine
The RORC race was to lead us east round to Bembridge Ledge point, and then heading across the Channel past Casquets and onto Guernsey and to St Malo.
It was really interesting to collate the various weather forecasts and tidal patterns, and by using the Expedition electronic chartplotting program, try to work out the shortest and best possible route.
With variable conditions it was a déjà vu to the Myth of Malham race that went from Cowes to Jersey.
www.ybw.com /auto/newsdesk/20050606154135ywfastnet05.html   (2490 words)

  
 Hotels St Malo - Hotels in St Malo France - St Malo Hotels
Inside The Fortress Walls Of The Old Corsair City Of Saint Malo, Behind A Facade Built At The End Of The 17th Century Decorated With Period Furniture.
Newly Renovated In 2004, The Hotel Du Louvre Is Located Right Among The Busy Streets Of St Malo's Old Town, Near To Plenty Of Restaurants And Just A Kilometre From The Beaches And The Harbour.
The Hotel Mascotte Is Set In A Contemporary Four Story Brown Fronted Building Located Directly On The Beach At St. Malo, Within Two Kilometers Of The Area's Main Attractions.
www.francehotelfinder.com /FR/St-Malo.html   (386 words)

  
 St Malo 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The St. Malo Multisport Weekend will host the National Kids of Steel race series in conjunction with the other events taking place that weekend.
This year we have negotiated with the town of St. Malo a guarantee of beautiful weather on race day.
To complete your preparations for the St. Malo Triathlon, all race participants are invited to Test the Course, in a non-competitive environment on Saturday June 19, 2004 starting at 10:00 am in the main beach parking lot.
www.tribalistic.ca /St_Malo_2004.htm   (1419 words)

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