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Dinan, town, northwestern France, in Côtes-d’Armor département, Brittany région, dominating the upper Rance estuary. It stands on a height above the left bank of the river 14 miles (22 km) south of the coast at Dinard. It has preserved many medieval timbered houses, as well as its fine 18th-century granite buildings, its Gothic bridge, and ...
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Basilica of Saint-Sauveur. Behind the Basilica of Saint-Sauveur (a very short walk from the centre of town) you’ll get the most remarkable views over the river Rance. Afterwards visit the church (12th-15th century) to discover a legend. Saint-Sauveur Basilica holds the heart of a French hero – Bertrand du Guesclin.
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Sep 23, 2022 · Last Updated on 23rd September 2022 by Sophie Nadeau. Dinan is a magical fortified French city. Home to oodles of timber-framed architecture, eateries serving traditional dishes, and plenty of history, this magical Breton settlement may well have it all, making the town the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of busy modern day life.
Sep 9, 2022 · 2. Explore the Rance River. We hired a small electric boat with Dinavig from 10 am to 2 pm (the maximum time) to explore the Rance River (5). You don’t need a licence to drive these boats, and you’ll have plenty of time to admire the landscape as they’re very slow and super quiet.
- Dinan Castle. (Château de Dinan) Dinan Castle is an old fortified castle dating from the 14th century, which replaced an ancient fortress and was remodelled several times.
- Ramparts. (Remparts) The ramparts of Dinan were built between the 13th and 16 centuries. Today, they are among the largest and best preserved in France. Saint-Catherine Tower © French Moments.
- Clock Tower. (Tour de l'Horloge) The lofty Clock Tower towers above the old half-timbered houses built at its foot. Rue de l'horloge and the clock tower © French Moments.
- Saint-Malo Church. (Église Saint-Malo) The church of Saint-Malo is a 15th-century example of the flamboyant Gothic style in Brittany. Saint-Malo church © French Moments.
The Rue du Jerzual and the port are two of the most picturesque areas in Dinan: Dinan Rue du Jerzual. Tourist classifications for Dinan include "recommended detour", "secteur sauvegarde" and "town of art and history". It is unusual for a town to have 3 awards, which indicates how important Dinan is as a tourist destination!
Here are a few possibilities: 1. By train: Dinan does not have its own train station, but the nearby city of Saint-Malo does. From Paris, you can take a train to Saint-Malo, which will take a little over 3 hours. From there, you can take a bus or taxi to Dinan, which is about 30 minutes away. 2.
