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balhannah Says: The old town of Dinan is really lovely. I think what makes it more so, is the River Rance. Water, lots of Boats, Old Medieval homes, shops, cafes, this is a lovely area to spend some time. There are boat tours available, they leave from Porte de Dinan quayside and take 2¾...
balhannah Says: Dinan is a medieval town, so it is no wonder that it has a Chateau. The Dinan Chateau, also known as the Tower of Duchesse Anne, was built in the 14th Century, between 1382-1387. Dinan, city and castle, were the property of the family of Dinan until XIII centuryIn the chapel...
sue_stone Says: Dinan is medieval walled city and its walls or ramparts are some of the best preserved in France. The ramparts extend for almost 2 miles around the compact old town, including 14 watch-towers and 4 decorative gateways. You can take a walk around much of the walls, which...
grayfo Says: July and AugustMonday to Saturday: 9.00 am to 7.00 pmSunday: 10.00 am to 12.30 pm and 2.30 pm to 6.00 pmSeptember 1 to June 30Monday to Saturday: 9.00 am to 12.30 pm and 2.00 pm to 6.00 pmSunday: Closedemail infos@dinan-tourisme.com
Toshioohsako Says: Dinan is Brittany's one of the most beautiful all-round medieval town. You can see houses and buildings built by heavy stones. They can stand against the strong wind of Brittany. Its relatively small town and the architect is typically Brittany.One really enjoys walking...
Toshioohsako Says: The river-side is a "must to see" area. Its beautiful and calm area with medieval houses are built along the river. Its used also as a small harbor. There are nice cafes and restaurants. People were enjoying sun and conversation. The life goes slowly here.
1 Review and 115 Opinions We stayed in Dinan for two nights at the lovely Hotel Arvor. I chose this hotel as it was situated...
1 Review and 85 Opinions This hotel is just outside the city wall in a quiet neighbourhood but no more than a few minutes...
Cafe Terrace- Dinan Port: Cafe Terrace- Good Times
Nick_&_Alicia Says: After reading another positive review on VT we went to the Cafe Terrace in the pretty Dinan port and found the food good and the service excellent.We were spoiled with the menu being in French and English and all the staff spoke good English too which make things a little...
Creperie du Port: Rip-off, don't go
victoriapat Says: We ordered 'special' Warm wine and crepe with sugar at 4.20 per person. Going off this special menu and asking for lemon bumped the price up from 8.40 Euros for 2 to a whopping great 13 .80 - so 5.40 euros charged for lemon.We will not be returning.
Cosy Grill: Know what you are ordering
chrissyms Says: The name cosy gives a clue. This is a small clean and friendly restaurant. Beer choice was poor but the choice of wine was very good. The tartines and salads I am told by the other seven members of our party were excellent. Be sure what you are ordering and don't presume...
La Lycorne: A place to walk past - Tested July 11,2009
toukenn22 Says: No longer glorious nor delicious.Grilled steak (entrecôte grillée) with fries and bearnaise sauce served... cold because presented on a cold plate (13€) - Fricassee St Jacques or scallops - about 6 small ones (frozen because out of season) with rice (15,90€) - A pound of...
sue_stone Says: In June/July 2006 we had a 9 day driving holiday in France. We caught a car ferry from Dover to Calais, drove down through Normandy, popped into Brittany and then caught the ferry back to Dover from Boulogne-sur-Mer.We chose to take our own car over, as the cost of the ferry...
Toshioohsako Says: This tourism train take you to the main sites of Dinan including the beautiful river-side Dinan. It takes 40 minutes and cost €6 and €4 for adults and children, respectively. Hours: 9h -15. Its an ideal way to see the town when your time is limited.The train starts from...
Various: Anything and everything you could need
ranger49 Says: We like to shop for food around La Place des Merciers and find good bread, cheeses and pate, fruit and vegetables and meat. So much nicer and more interesting than a supermarket "shop".Members of the family have bought watch straps, shoes, ear-rings, colouring books and...
Many: Clothing and Accessories
hquittner Says: If you wander the town you will visit the r. de L'Horloge to the tourist office and the Clock Tower. Between the two on the right, the r. de Saint-Sauveur leads to that church. Shortly after entereing it on your left is a fine entrance gate to an old stone mansion. If you...
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All our children used to walking, cycling or travelling by car look on a train ride as a real treat particularly an old steamengine pulled train. Which means we don't have a chorus of "Want to go on the little train" whenever they spot a little tourist train!.
One day as we were making our way around the side of the Basilique Saint-Sauveur from a walk in the Jardin Anglais and the ramparts before we heard the bell of the little train or saw it coming we heard a fanfare of horns heralding a motorcycle and car cavalcade followed by the gaily bedecked little train.
But they could not have gone on this one for if followed a procession of bridal cars and carried all the wedding guests around town and to the place of the reception. The hooting of motor horns following a marriage seems a local custom in France, Italy and Spain and is heard more and more in the UK.
Written Apr 7, 2009
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Taking a car in to the old town is possible but finding a parking place can be very difficult and quite expensive.
There are only about 3 designated car parks within the Ramparts - the biggest is in Place du Guesclin (except on Market Day).
You can't mistake the Place it is bordered by elegant 18th century houses and a few hotels , and dominated by a huge statue if Bertrand du Guesclin on horseback. It was du Guesclin who defeated the treacherous Duke of Canterbury in 1357.
FREE PARKING
We discovered that between 12 noon and 2pm parking is free - you need to be ready to take a place vacated by morning shoppers or workers going home for lunch, but that 2 hour slot was enough for a little shopping, a lunchtime snack and people watching, and a short wander through the lanes.
Written Apr 6, 2009
balhannah Says: Dinard started out as a little fishing village and is now as coastal Resort. It is another town, where the "English" come to be beside the seaside. Once again, there a beautiful Villa's & Mansions along the seaside, luxury Hotels, a Casino, plenty of Cafes, plus good beaches...
rexvaughan Says: This ancient cobbled street just arrested my attention due to it aged look and charming old stone houses with the colorful windowboxes. Only after reading a little Dinan guidebook did I learn that it was for about 1000 years the main thoroughfare from the port up the hill to...
Dinanfan Says: Dinan is simply a step back in time. With 14th century half timbered homes and castle ramparts nothing comes close to the authenticity of the town. With numerous restaurants and bars Dinan is a great place to visit any time of the year. If possible you should try to stay up...
The Life & Death of Bertrand du Guesclin
hquittner Says: Bertrand du Guesclin was 5th of 10 children (born 1320) in a minor nobility family living near Dinan. He was essentially self-trained and emerged at 17 as a leading expert in jousting and then successful in battle becoming a knight in 1354. His tactical military prowess also...
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