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Dinan

Name: Dinan
Rating: 2

Recommended by 278 hikers

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Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional Vallée de la Rance - Côte d'Émeraude

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Location: Côtes-d'Armor, France

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1. Rue du Petit Fort – Abbaye Saint-Magloire de Léhon loop from Dinan

7.75km

02:06

110m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Rue du Petit Fort – Port of Dinan loop from Dinan

17.6km

04:46

240m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Dinan – Rue du Petit Fort loop from Le Port

4.93km

01:25

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Marion

June 16, 2018

Beautiful old town with a medieval touch. You saunter like a film set.

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Thomas

August 13, 2021

Wonderful ancient half-timbered houses from the 17th and 18th centuries, in some cases even from the 16th century

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FantastischFrei-DE

September 19, 2021

Nice old town with great cafes and creperies.

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Les Guilvinistes

June 27, 2018

The rocky plateau on which the historic Dinan was built rises 75 meters above the Rance. Almost completely surrounded by the defiant walls of the fortifications, the old town is still characterized by narrow, winding streets and numerous half-timbered houses, many of them from the 15th and 16th centuries, when Dinan was a major trading city.
Today, Dinan is a National Cultural Monument as the "Ville d'Art et d'Histoire" and proud to be the "best preserved Breton city". And despite the ancient walls and many historic buildings, the city on Rance is bustling and vibrant - anything but a museum village.

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Eric Pinton

July 8, 2020

Very beautiful medieval town, the walk along the Durance brings calm and fullness, and the tour of the ramparts offers a breathtaking view of the city.

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Pascal Prioul

August 2, 2022

One of the prettiest towns in the region with its large historic center. A must see.

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Geraldo Semifredi

July 5, 2019

So much original preserved half-timbering that characterizes the entire cityscape, you will rarely find.

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My Moments

October 4, 2019

The foundation of the city of Dinan can be traced back to its favorable location on the river "Rance". With the rising tide, the boats came up here. The early construction of a bridge favored trade. At first the place was in the valley, but slowly the town also settled up the hill - along today's street "Jerzual" and so the castle on the hill was incorporated.
Dinan became a ducal city in 1283.

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Brian

January 29, 2017

Dinan is without doubt one of the most attractive and best preserved small towns in Brittany. With its 1.8 mile (3km)-long ramparts, half-timbered houses, attractive port and cobbled streets filled with art galleries and craft shops, it’s worth a day of anyone’s time.

Pascal Prioul

August 16, 2022

Very pretty historic center. One of the most beautiful medieval complexes in the region.

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Outdoormichel 🚴🏻‍♂️🥾🏃‍♂️

August 10, 2023

Beautiful old town with medieval flair. There are numerous restaurants, cafes and shops.

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Marion

June 14, 2018

It's like being in a medieval movie set as you stroll through the streets of the city.

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🇪🇸Globetrotter🇵🇹

July 15, 2024

Impressive old town, markets, inviting cafes and restaurants definitely worth a visit

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Bernd 🌲🦌🍄🥾

October 9, 2025

Dinan was founded in the 11th century at a strategic location on the Rance River. It developed into a fortified trading and market town during the Middle Ages. In the 14th century, Dinan played an important role in the Hundred Years' War and was repeatedly contested. The town is known for its well-preserved medieval old town with half-timbered houses, city walls, and the Saint-Sauveur Basilica.

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Anja 🥾🌲 🚵🏼‍♀️

September 20, 2025

A truly worth seeing city in northern Brittany.

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Location: Côtes-d'Armor, France

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Dinan

1. Rue du Petit Fort – Abbaye Saint-Magloire de Léhon loop from Dinan

2. Rue du Petit Fort – Port of Dinan loop from Dinan

3. Dinan – Rue du Petit Fort loop from Le Port

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