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__Dinan is a captivating town. The old centre is small enough to explore on foot but with plenty to provide interest and it is a rare visitor who does not return time and again.

Though it may look like a film set, Dinan is not just a tourist attraction. It is a vibrant town where people live and work throughout the year. The market is held on Thursday morning - be sure to visit early to take your pick of the wonderful local produce. During the summer there are many small events and attractions and every two years the town stages its well known Fete des Ramparts, one of the biggest medieval festivals in Europe, when Dinan returns to the Middle Ages with a medieval market, jousting tournament and mock battles. You can hire a medieval costume and really enter into the spirit.

_What to do in Dinan & surrounding areas:

  • Tackle the famously steep rue Jerzual which connects the port and the old town
  • Admire the medieval timber framed houses and magnificent buildings of the old centre
  • Climb the 158 steps of the Tour de l'Horloge for a view over the town and surrounding countryside
  • See the magnificent viaduct and the port 250 feet below from the Jardin Anglais
  • Walk the ramparts and visit the castle museum
  • Cycle or stroll along the towpath to the 'chocolate box' pretty village of Léhon - or take the opposite direction to the equally pretty Port Lyvet where the Rance becomes tidal
  • Take a boat trip from Dinan port to St Malo to enjoy the stunning riverside scenery
  • Explore the walled city of St Malo where pirates and explorers once sailed from
  • Visit the casino & film festival (September) at the 'Belle Epoque' resort of Dinard
  • Eat oysters fresh from the sea at Cancale
  • Climb to the top of Mont St Michel – one of the wonders of the western world
  • Play a round of golf on one of the half dozen beautiful courses nearby
  • Sample the traditional galettes (pancakes) and Breton cider