Stayed here for two weeks this summer right in the centre of the old town. Such a lovely town with plenty of places to eat and drink. Sitting outside of a restaurant or café watching the world go by was such a great way to spend some time.Down by the port was also beautiful with great cafe's and restaurants and the boat trips were fab.
Dinan, one of the best preserved medievil towns in Brittany, is located along the River Rance. It's famous for its ramparts, towers and ancient churches. Walk along its narrow cobblestone streets and you'll find many overhanging half-timbered houses just like you'd expect to find in Brittany. Look for the clocktower with its impressive quadrangular clock and the Romanesque church located in the town center. Walk behind the church to the edge of the rampart for a nice view of the river below.
The town has an historic centre well worth visiting. There are many old timbered buildings and quaint shows and restaurants along largely cobbled streets. A walk down to the river is to be recommended and boat trips are available.
After touring in Normandy, it was refreshing to see a city that wasn't bombed during the war. It is a great area for walking. None of the streets are exactly straight so there is a new view every few steps. Be aware that the streets and the sidewalks are cobblestone. Walking can be a challenge for people with balance issues. Some streets are also steep.
Such a lovely town. It is worth spending at least two days. The buildings are fascinating. Lots of good cafes. There is a Blue cafe near the beginning of Rue Brest that has a great Plat du Jour. The tea salon in the Ibis hotel is good and they have great ice cream
Great place to walk and soak up the atmosphere - stay if you can! Dinan caters for the stroller with a pedestrian friendly precinct in the old city
Beautifully preserved old buildings in a small town. The extremely old (11th century) blended into 15th and 16th. Marvellous church. Cheap but good eating places. We were there mid winter, so no tourist overload, and all is authentic.
great place to visit, lots of interesting buildings, great for photographers and a lively arts scene
Lovely to wander around . enjoy a gallette and cider by the Rance . Possible to hire a boat or bikes .
The northern French town of Dinan is a wonderful medieval townscape of cobbled streets and half-timbered buildings surrounded by a stone wall. Wander down a long cobbled street to the port at the bottom, where the port itself and many old timber houses date back to the 13th century. Stop at a port side creperie for some crepes for lunch, or try some local seafood for dinner at one of the restaurants.Dinan's historic centre is packed full of character and heritage, and well worth a visit. Somewhat incongruously there was also an English-style funfair on one border with the modern town!