The Breton coast is preparing for a makeover. A court gave the green light at the end of March for a four- and five-star hotel complex in Saint-Malo, which will occupy the site of a former municipal campsite. The project includes a thalassotherapy center, marking a shift towards high-spending tourism in the region.
The technology behind the new marine wellness center 🌊
The thalassotherapy center will integrate advanced filtration systems for seawater, with closed circuits that optimize energy consumption. The use of IoT sensors is planned to monitor temperature and salinity in real time, along with high-efficiency heat pumps. The construction will employ local materials such as Breton granite to reduce the carbon footprint, although the design prioritizes aesthetics over ecological functionality.
From tent camping to spa with sea views 🏕️
Residents still remember when tents were set up and sausages were fried on that plot. Now, anyone who wants to sleep there will have to pay what used to cost a month's rent. The nostalgia of the smell of cheap sunscreen will give way to the aroma of essential oils costing 50 euros a bottle. That said, at least there will no longer be a fight for a hot shower.