Convention centres — Brittany
Palais du Grand Large
The Palais du Grand Large (also known as Le Grand Large) is the congress centre of Saint-Malo, facing the sea. It was renovated between 2018 and 2019 at a cost reported at over 11 million euros, reopening in October 2019 with a new glazed rotunda overlooking the water.
- Destination
- Brittany
- District
- Paramé, front de mer
- Max. capacity
- 1,030 pax
- Meeting rooms
- 19
The Palais du Grand Large (also known as Le Grand Large) is the congress centre of Saint-Malo, facing the sea. It was renovated between 2018 and 2019 at a cost reported at over 11 million euros, reopening in October 2019 with a new glazed rotunda overlooking the water.
The main auditorium seats 1,030 in most sources (configurations of 400, 535, 870 and 1,030 are quoted), with a 200-seat amphitheatre and 19 meeting rooms, most with daylight and sea views. The surface is quoted as 8,000 m² by the press and over 10,000 m² by the tourism office. The new rotunda is 405 m² with a 150 m² terrace. No planned closure was found at the time of writing, but confirm availability for your dates.
Saint-Malo suits conferences up to about 1,000 people with an Emerald Coast programme: privatised ramparts evenings, oyster tastings and visits to Cancale and Mont-Saint-Michel.
Access
Seafront position near the walled city (Intra-Muros). Saint-Malo station, a few minutes away, has direct TGV services from Paris Montparnasse in about 3 hours; Dinard–Pleurtuit–Saint-Malo airport is around 20 minutes by car.
1 hotels
MICE and business hotels nearby
| Hotel | Category | Access | Rooms | Max. capacity (theatre) | Indicative budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Grand Hôtel des Thermes | Resort, Luxury, Conference | Within Saint-Malo; short transfer by taxi or shuttle | 177 | — | €€€ |
Conference & MICE hotels
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Frequently asked questions
How many people can the Palais du Grand Large host for a conference?
The main auditorium seats up to 1,030 people, alongside a 200-seat amphitheatre and 19 meeting rooms, most of them with sea views. The venue suits conferences of up to about 1,000 people.
Where is the Palais du Grand Large and how do guests get there?
The venue is on the seafront at Paramé, at 1 quai Duguay-Trouin in Saint-Malo, near the walled city. Saint-Malo station is a few minutes away and has direct TGV services from Paris Montparnasse in about 3 hours, and Dinard–Pleurtuit–Saint-Malo airport is about 20 minutes by car.
What facilities does the Palais du Grand Large offer?
The venue has a glazed rotunda of 405 m² with a 150 m² terrace overlooking the water. It reopened in October 2019 after renovation, and most of its 19 meeting rooms have daylight and sea views.
Can The French DMC organise an event at the Palais du Grand Large?
Yes. The French DMC organises seminars, incentives and conventions in France and confirms capacities, room layouts and rates in a tailored proposal; budgets are indicative.