Dinan, Bretagne guide de voyage
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Dinan is in the eastern part of Bretagne, south of St Malo and Dinard and north of Rennes.
Dinan is a very impressive walled town, set on a hillside overlooking the river Rance. The ramparts surrounding the town are more or less intact, and cover almost three kilometres, although there is only one small section where you can walk on the ramparts themselves.
The town is a very nice place just to wander around, stopping off for the occasional traditional crepe (pancake) of course. As you amble through the medieval heart of the town you will come across various places of interest:
- Dinan Chateau, part of the ramparts that surround the town, in the 'donjon' ('keep' or 'dungeon'). Built in 1384, it now houses the town museum
- The Saint Malo church, in a mix of renaissance and gothic styles, has some interesting modern stained glass windows
- Basilique Saint-Sauveur is an 'interesting' mix of roman and gothic styles, worth a visit
- Tour de l'horloge - a 15th century clock tower
Dinan is listed as a 'ville and pays d'art and d'histoire' - essentially reserved for towns that demonstrate they are trying to make the most of their setting, attractiveness and architecture.
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