Dinan, Medieval town in Brittany, France
The urban center of Dinan extends across hillsides overlooking the Rance River, connected to its port section through narrow stone streets.
The fortified walls of Dinan, constructed during the Middle Ages, stretch for three kilometers and include notable structures like the Duchess Anne Tower.
The Fête des Remparts festival occurs every two years in July, during which the entire town participates in medieval reenactments with period costumes.
Weekly markets take place every Thursday in the town center, offering regional products from Brittany including fresh seafood and local vegetables.
The steep cobblestone street of Rue du Jerzual descends 75 meters from the upper town to the river port, lined with artisan workshops.
Location: Côtes-d'Armor
Location: Dinan agglomération
Location: arrondissement of Dinan
Inception: January 1, 2018
Elevation above the sea: 76 m
Shares border with: Taden, Lanvallay, Quévert, Trélivan, Saint-Carné, Dinan
Website: http://dinan.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.45556,-2.05028
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:12
French medieval locations feature architecture from the 11th to 15th centuries. Fortified walls, castles, churches and stone-paved streets define the historical urban structure. Residents maintain traditional crafts, regional cuisine and local customs. Many of these UNESCO heritage sites document important periods of French history.
Basilique Saint-Sauveur de Dinan
680 m
Château de Dinan
710 m
Abbatiale Saint-Magloire de Léhon
1.7 km
Église Saint-Malo de Dinan
328 m
Dinan station
280 m
City walls of Dinan
530 m
Tour de l'Horloge
571 m
Maison de la Mère Pourcel
490 m
Couvent des Cordeliers, Dinan
432 m
Chateau Léhon
1.7 km
Hôtel Bazin de Jessey
628 m
Stained glass windows of Église Saint-Malo de Dinan
328 m
Maison d'artiste de la Grande Vigne
1.6 km
Vieux pont de Dinan
909 m
Maison de la Harpe Celtique de Dinan
613 m
Musée de Dinan
102 m
Château de la Conninais
1.2 km
Maison du Gouverneur
719 m
Ancien couvent des Ursulines
220 m
Hôtel de Pontbriand
481 m
Calvaire du Saint-Esprit
1.4 km
Chapelle Saint Joachim de Dinan
669 m
Mairie de Dinan
268 m
Tour du Connétable
532 m
Tour Saint-Julien
134 m
Tour Sainte-Catherine
791 m
Tour Beaufort
400 m
Porte du Guichet
749 mReviews
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