Dinan
A walled medieval town above the Rance Valley. Half-timbered houses and a steep street run down to the river port, and it is remarkably well preserved.
Dinan has one of the most complete medieval town walls in Brittany, about 3 km long, and many half-timbered houses dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. Visitors can climb the bell tower for views over the whole town. The most famous street, Rue du Jerzual, slopes steeply from the city gate down to the Rance River port, lined with galleries and craft shops. The port has restaurants and boat trips. The Basilica of Saint-Sauveur holds the heart of the knight Bertrand du Guesclin. Dinan is about 60 km from Mont-Saint-Michel and can be combined with Saint-Malo in a single day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Saint-Suliac
- Château de la Bourbansais
- Rance Tidal Power Station
- Grand Aquarium Saint-Malo
- Dinard
- Tour Solidor
- Mémorial 39-45
- Piscine de Bon-Secours