Cathedral19 images Privateer's house11 images Saint-Malo was the main harbor in France in the 17th century. Most of the old town was built during that time, however, the city was 80% destroyed in 1944 and subsequently rebuilt. Some of the fortifications were erected by Vauban. The main gate. One of the city gates: gate Saint-Vincent. The city fortification. Some parts date back from the 12th century. Jacques Cartier (1491-1557). Statue of Robert Surcouf, a privateer and native of Saint-Malo. Saint-BrieucVitré Labels