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Dinard
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A large seaside resort with charming "Belle Époque" villas, located across from Saint-Malo on the other side of the Rance estuary.
Overview of Dinard
Dinard is a large seaside resort known for its charming "Belle Époque" villas, located across from Saint-Malo on the other side of the Rance estuary.
Key Facts
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Location: across from Saint-Malo, on the other side of the Rance estuary, in the Ille-et-Vilaine department.
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 10,114 inhabitants (2016).
- Area: 7.84 km².
- Altitude: sea level.
History of Dinard
What to See and Do in Dinard
The resort owes its "chic" reputation (and its appeal) to the beautiful "Belle Époque" mansions built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by the first holidaymakers, particularly British visitors. The town also boasts around ten beaches, including four main ones.
In the Surrounding Area

Saint-Malo
With its ramparts and magnificent walled city, the home of Surcouf and Jacques Cartier is one of the most visited places in the region. You can also enjoy its beaches.
With its ramparts and magnificent walled city, the home of Surcouf and Jacques Cartier is one of the most visited places in the region. You can also enjoy its beaches.
Climate and Weather in Dinard
Like the rest of the coast, the town enjoys a temperate oceanic climate with fairly high rainfall spread throughout the year. Temperature variations are relatively mild, with neither very cold winters nor very hot summers.
Sea Temperature Throughout the Year
| Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | Jun. | Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinard | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 |
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Saint-Malo
★★★★ With its ramparts and magnificent walled city, the home of Surcouf and Jacques Cartier is one of the most visited places in the region. You…