Dinan

Overview of Dinan

Dinan is a beautiful medieval town with its ramparts, castle, and half-timbered houses. It is one of the prettiest towns in Brittany.

Key Facts

• Type de lieu: small town.

• Intérêt touristique: ★★★ (recommended).

• Localisation: in the eastern part of the Côtes d'Armor department, not far from Saint-Malo.

• Distances:

• Heure locale: Heure : Dinan.

• Population: 14,222 inhabitants (2016).

• Superficie: 3.98 km².

• Altitude: from 7 to 92 m.

• Site internet: http://www.dinan-tourisme.com

History of Dinan

What to See and Do in Dinan

Ramparts, a 14th-century castle, and numerous historic mansions, along with half-timbered houses lining narrow streets, make up the town center. With its well-preserved medieval heritage, Dinan is one of the prettiest towns in Brittany.

Dinan Harbour ★★
Below the medieval town. You can take boat trips on the Rance from the picturesque Dinan Harbour or visit the Maison de la Rance, which showcases the heritage and setting of this river and its valley.

Musées de Dinan:

In the Surrounding Area

Climate and Weather in Dinan

Like the rest of the coast, the town has a temperate oceanic climate with fairly high rainfall spread throughout the year. Temperature variations are relatively low, with neither very cold winters nor very hot summers.

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