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>4 Dinan, city of Art and History

Map of historic centre of Dinan, city of Art and History.........................................................................4 - 5
A brief look at Dinan’s history ........................................................................................................................... 6
Discovering tours of Dinan ....................................................................................................................... 7 - 14

> 15 Dinan, city of artists and craftsmen

> 16 Exploring the Pays de Rance

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august) : from monday to saturday from 9 am to
7 pm. On sundays and public holidays from 10
am to 12.30 pm and from 2.30 pm to 6 pm.
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(from 1 september to 30 june) : from monday to
saturday - From 9 am to 12.30 pm and from
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Tour of the old Dinan
(gold circuit) Duration 1 hr 30 - 2 hr
Start at the Tourist Office
Place du Champ Clos and Place Du Guesclin
The Clocktower (15th) and the Rue de l’Horloge
L’Apport (formerly Place de l’Apport)
The Place des Merciers and the Place des Cordeliers
Saint Malo’s Church (15th - 19th)
The Rue du Jerzual
The Governor’s House (15th - 16th)
The harbour
The Grande Vigne Art gallery
The English Garden
Saint-Sauveur’s Basilica (12th - 19th)
The Place Saint-Sauveur
 Tour of the Ramparts
(par le chemin de halage) (red circuit) Duration 2 hr

Start at the Tourist Office

The Castle (14th) - Museum of Dinan
The Wicket gate (13th)
Coëtquen tower (15th)
The Saint Louis gate (1620)
Penthièvre tower (15th)
Duchess Anne’s walk (18th)
The Cardinal’s Tower (15th)
Sainte Catherine’s tower (13th)
The Jerzual gate (14th)
The Governor’s tower (15th)
Saint Malo’s gate (13th - 15th)
The Grands Fossés walk (15th - 18th)
The Beaumanoir tower (15th)
The Lesquen tower (15th)
Saint Julian’s tower (14th)
Brest gate (14th - 20th)
The Petits Fossés walk
(15th - 18th)
Beaufort’s tower (13th)
The Constable’s tower (15th)

Access to ramparts
Public toilets
Car parks
Coach parking
Pedestrian streets
 A brief look at Dinan’s history > Buildings with a speci
T he origins of the
name Dinan go
back a long way.
The name comes from
a contraction of two
celtic words “Dunos”
and “Ahna” meaning
hill of Ahna. She was a
Saint-Sauveur’s Basilica
goddess who was seen
During the 9th century, monks settled on Motte. This episode is depicted in the
as protector of the the banks of the Rance at the foot of an famous “Bayeux Tapestry”.
ancient “castrum” or camp. Further ups- The lords of Dinan played their part
living and guardian of tream, feudal overlords erected a wooden in the crusades. One of them, Rivallon
fortress to protect another settlement at le Roux, vowed to build a sanctuary in
the dead and was much a point where a route across country Dinan if he returned safely and around
revered throughout crossed the navigable River Rance. 1120, construction started on the
church dedicated to “Saint Sauveur”.
Armorica. The name A Benedictine priory was established In 1283, Dinan became a ducal town
in the 11th century. The township began and its first ramparts were built. These
“Anne” is found on to develop and Dinan was founded. By proved their worth in the first Brittany
the 12th century, the town had become War of Succession. In 1357, the town
every route into town – an important trading centre, surroun- managed to withstand the English for-
ded by walls built after William of ces and it was during this siege that
Saint-Anne quarter, rue Normandy’s warriors had passes throu- Duguesclin fought in single combat with
gh in 1065 and set fire to the Castral Thomas of Canterbury.
Anne, le Saut-à-l’Ane... In 1364, Jean IV, Count de Montfort,
had the gates of the town opened to ted, spanning the Rance, which had the
him and an impressive keep built (1380). effect of diverting traffic away from the
Bertrand Du Guesc0)lin (1320-1380) French troops occupied Dinan in 1488
following the defeat of Saint-Aubin-
centre. In 1879, the first station was
built in Dinan, creating a visitor attrac-
High Constable of France (137 du-Cormier. The signing of the ”Act of tion outside the walls of the town.
n), Union” in 1532 definitively bound the
Born in Broons (south west of Dina fate of Brittany to that of France. This city, birthplace of Charles Duclos-
n
he got engaged in the Breton Successio Following the Ligue at the end of the Pinot, Chateaubriand, Auguste Pavie
ort to Char les de Blois . In 1357
War in supp 16th century, the fortress and its for- and Roger Vercel, and its surrounding
in single combat
he defeated Thomas of Canterbury tifications began to decline. Dinan fol- region, celebrated in song by Théodore
n year s later, in the service of the king
at Dinan. Seve lowed the pattern of change of similar Botrel and painted by Corot, Mathurin
regio n of the “Grandes
of France, he liberated the middle-sized towns. During the 18 th Méheut and Yvonne Jean-Haffen, cer-
pagn ies” and had som e succ ess in the struggle
Com century, beautiful private residences tainly merit a lengthy visit.
the north aisle
against the English. His heart rests in were built for the Dinan bourgeoisie.
ica.
of the transept of Saint- Sauveur Basil In 1852, an elegant viaduct was erec-
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 > Tour de l’Horloge
ial attraction Rue de l’Horloge - 22100 Dinan
Tél. : 02 96 87 02 26/02 96 87 58 72
Site : www.mairie-dinan.com
Built in the closing years of the fifteenth
Dominant le profond sillon century, the belfry, known as the Tour
de la Rance, Dinan célèbre les de l’Horloge, is a solid construction af-
noces harmonieuses de l’art fording beautiful rooftop views of Dinan
and the Rance valley. Symbol of the
et de l’histoire : il suffit de re- community’s prosperity and power, the
monter, depuis le port, l’éton- belfry acquired its largest bell in 1507 as
nante rue du Jerzual pour en a gift from Duchess Anne. Town council
prendre la mesure. Direction meetings were held in the rooms on its
various floors until the Revolution.
la cité médiévale ! Open : easter to 31st may from 2 pm to 6
pm and from 1st june to 30 th september from
Là, maisons à pans de bois et 10 am to 6.30 pm.
hôtels Renaissance, couvents et basilique, château et beffroi se blotissent amoureusement derrière Admission : 2,95 €. Children (12 to 18 years) :
1,90 € / free for children under 12 years.
3 km de remparts, l’ensemble le plus important et le mieux conservé de Bretagne.

atmosphere, several historic houses : the to commercial activities

Tour of the Old Dinan Hôtel Kératry (1559) at No 6, “La maison

du Gisant” at No 13 and “Le Moyen Age”
which were conducted
under its porches. Several
at no 33. The Clocktower (or Tour de types of half-timbered hou-
GOLD TRAIL l’Horloge) is one of the main monuments ses characteristic of Dinan
in Dinan and one you should not miss. architecture from the 15th
> START AT THE TOURIST market is held every Thursday mor- At the beginning of the rue de l’Horloge to the 17th centuries can
OFFICE 1. Leaving from the Tourist ning. This is where the famous com- stands THE JACOBINS THEATRE, be seen.
Office, set off to explore the streets, bat between Bertrand Duguesclin and on the site of an historic Dominican
squares, monuments and gardens of Thomas of Canterbury took place in convent, the only evidence of which still
Dinan. On this trail you will find yourself 1357. Around the square are handsome remaining is the Gothic entranceway to
immersed in the atmosphere that charac- 18th and 19th century buildings. the ancient chapel.
terizes Dinan.
THE RUE DE L’HORLOGE 3. The THE RUE DE L’APPORT 4 AND
PLACE DU CHAMP CLOS AND rue Sainte Claire takes you to the rue de THE PLACE DES MERCIERS 5. Its
PLACE DUGUESCLIN 2. A large l’Horloge that features, with its medieval central location predisposed L’APPORT

> Maison de la Harpe - Ti an delenn

6, rue de l’Horloge • 22100 Dinan
Tél./Fax : 02 96 87 36 69
E.mail contact@maisondelaharpe.org
Site : www.maisondelaharpe.org
This resources centre for the Celtic harp and traditional
harps from around the world is the only one of its kind in
Europe. Offering exhibitions, library and resources centre,
concerts, lectures and group and school party tours.
Open during school holidays : tuesday to friday from 2 pm
6 pm. 1st june to 30th september : tuesday to saturday from
3 pm to 7 p.
Admission : adults 2 € / children
(10 to 18 years) : 1 €.
Fun workshops for 6-12 year olds.
Enter the world of the Celtic harp.What does
it look like ? What is it made from ? Who plays
it ? What is its history ? Visitors can satisfy their
curiosity and uncover all the secrets of the ins-
trument once played by the bards !
Offered : school holidays and June to september
at 10.30 am on wednesdays.
Admission : children (6 to 12 years) : 5 €.
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 Roger Vercel
(1894-1957) Writer

Born in Le Mans, Vercel

settled in Dinan in 1922
and won the “Prix Goncourt”
n”.
in 1934 for his book “Capitaine Cona
fame thro ugh his work s
He gained
depicting the world of the sea. His
biography of Du Guesclin has been
its
made into a film, with Dinan as
location.

La Mère Pourcel, place des Merciers
The most beautiful half-timbered hou-
ses are to be found on the PLACE
DES MERCIERS, a fine collection with
timbering and corbelling from the 15th
century. Turn left into THE RUE DE
LA MITTRIE. In this busy, commercial
street, which used to be the centre for
tin and coppersmiths, a plaque can be
seen commemorating the birth of the
bard Théodore Botrel.
Dinan, City of Art and History
There are some narrow, interesting and
charming little streets here that are
worth a detour - rue de la Cordonnerie,
rue du Petit Pain and rue de la Halle. This
picturesque network of streets encircles
what used to be called “LA COHUE”
(“the throng”) where grain, linen, drapery,
secondhand goods and vegetables were
sold. The rue de la Mittrie comes out
into the place du Marchix. Walking along
past the shops on the right, you come to
On leaving the church, you find yourself
in the Grande rue, which, along with
the rue de la Lainerie, is an extension
of the rue du Jerzual leading as far as
the site of the historic Porte de Brest.
A handsome granite house from the
18th century line the way and, at no. 4,
stands the Hôtel de Plouër, dating from
the 16th century. The Grande rue, a
thriving commercial street, leads to the
place des Cordeliers which has some
porches.
THE RUE DU JERZUAL AND
RUE DU PETIT-FORT 7 formed
the principal access route into Dinan
up until the opening of the major road
in 1783 and, subsequently, the viaduct in
1852. For centuries, Le Jerzual witnessed
heavy commercial traffic arriving by road
or river. There are some very attractive
half-timbered houses to admire here,
built from the 15th century onwards.
The town wall divides off the rue du
Jerzual from the rue du Petit-Fort at the
point where the 13th century Porte du
Jerzual stands. Traditional arts and crafts
are carried on here still and with its
variety of restaurants and historic milita-
ry and civil architecture, this picturesque
site takes you back to another time!
THE GOVERNOR’S HOUSE (15th-
16th) 8 stands in the rue du Petit-Fort.
The so-called “Governor’s House” num-
bers amongst the oldest in the street

a small street called the rue de Grâce.

> Musée de la
veilleuse-théière
“ARTHÉ”
(unique in the world)
19, rue de l’Apport - 22100 Dinan
Tél./Fax : 02 96 87 48 45
E.mail : arthe22@wanadoo.fr
This enchanting place houses a fabulous
collection of Veilleuses-théières. These tea
sets, comprising warmer, pedestal and
teapot, are genuine miniature masterpie-
ces from the eighteenth and nineteenth
centuries. Over 700 pieces are displayed.
Open : 10.30 am to 12.30 pm and
2.30 pm to 7.30 pm, except mondays
Rue de l’Apport
in low season.
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The vast stone edifice at its far end never
fails to arouse admiration and to attract
visitors for a closer look.
SAINT-MALO’S CHURCH (15th-
19th) 6. THE CHURCH OF SAINT-
MALO was begun at the end of the
15th century. Construction of this Gothic
sanctuary was not completed until four
centuries later. A Renaissance-style dou-
ble portal opens on to the Grande
rue. Inside the church, note the superb
English organ, which has show pipes in
shades of blue and gold.
A beautiful series of 15th century stained-
glass windows in the nave represents
The Jerzual
great moments in the town’s history.
 “Embellished with ancient trees and fortified with historic towers,
Dinan is built in a picturesque site on top of a high hill beneath
which flows the tidal river Rance ; it looks out over valleys with
pleasantly wooded slopes.”

Chateaubriand
(Mémoires d’Outre-Tombe)

(15th/16th century) This imposing building
probably served as a warehouse with
a street stall on the ground floor and
apartments on the floors above reached
by a spiral staircase.
THE HARBOUR 9 is the site on
which Dinan was founded approximately
1000 years ago, at the foot of a rudimen-
tary château and a Benedictine priory.
The harbour was the centre of intense
activity, with merchants arriving from
Saint-Malo bearing goods such as salt,
cod and tea. For its part, Dinan expor-
ted leather, linen, sheets and shipbuilding
timber. Today the harbour caters for
pleasure craft as well as being departure
point for sailings down the River Rance
(See chapter “Cruises on the Rance and
the Sea”, p. 20). Take a seat on a terrace
of one of the famous restaurants or inns
and enjoy the traditional cuisine on offer.
THE “VIEUX PONT”.
From its very beginnings, the town had
a bridge spanning the river. The “Vieux-
Pont”, or old bridge, was erected in
the 15th century. It lost much of its
importance when the viaduct was built.
If you continue along the tow-path you
come to Léhon where you can visit the Peinture représentant le Port de Dinan
St-Magloire Abbey. At the other end
of the harbour, you ought to pay a
visit to THE GRANDE VIGNE ART
GALLERY bl. tial to improve access to the town, to the steepness of the rue du Jerzual. The
reduce the number of accidents and resulting viaduct is 250 m in length and
THE VIADUCT (1852). In the middle to alleviate traffic problems caused by 50 m high.
of the 19th century, it became essen- the narrowness of the Vieux-Pont and

> La Maison d’artiste de La Grande Vigne

Dinan, City of Art and History

Situated on Dinan harbour, the Maison d’artiste de La Grande Vigne presents the works of the
artist Yvonne Jean-Haffen in the context of her life. So rich is the collection that different exhibitions
are organised each year.
Yvonne Jean-Haffen, who was a pupil and friend of Mathurin Méheut, bought this distinctive house in 1937 and bequeathed
it to the town. Among the collection of 4000 drawings and paintings are notable depictions of a Brittany of pardons, tradi-
tional crafts and pilgrimages, now seldom seen.
103, rue du Quai - Port de Dinan - 22100 Dinan
Tél. : 02 96 87 90 80
E.mail : f.rionnet@dinan.fr
Site : www.mairie-dinan.com
Open :
16th may to 27th september 2009 from 2 pm to 6.30 pm daily.
Admission :
2,95 €. Children (12 to 18 years): 1,85 € / free for children
under 12 years.

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 Théodore Botrel
(1868-1925) Cabaret singer

THE ENGLISH GARDEN

bm. In order to continue the
trail, take the small footpath Born in the rue de la Mittrie, he was
n
from the foot of the viaduct working as a railway employee whe
ded to emb ark on a singi ng
leading to its top. Take care as he deci
the path turns quite sharply. career. He became famous in the
Parisian cabarets thanks to the success
THE JARDIN ANGLAIS of songs such as “La Paompolaise”.
(1852), where the bust of
Pavie stands. You now reach
the oldest part of the ramparts (13th sader, the Church of Saint-Sauveur bor-
century) at the top of the Ste-Catherine’s rows from several styles - Romanesque,
tower and a panoramic viewpoint over- Gothic, Classical and Baroque. The heart
looking the Rance valley. of Du Guesclin is preserved in the

be seen buildings from the 18th and 19th Your tour is coming to an end. Walking
centuries along the small streets, you can admire
other corbelled houses, and handsome
View of remparts 18th century buildings…
Dinan, City of Art and History

To your left is the historic Dominican transept behind his tombstone. The left-
convent (also known as “Catherinettes” hand side aisle contains a very beau-
in French), founded in 1661-1664. The tiful stained-glass “evangelist” window. Auguste Pavie
Convent was turned out of the building Considerably altered in the 15th and 16th (Dinan 1847-1925)
in 1791.Transformed into a hospital-cum- centuries, the church remains unfinished Explorer and diplomat
hospice in 1822, the site now welcomes and asymmetrical to this day. It became a
the “Cultural and Economical Centre” basilica in 1954.
where every two summer, take place After a military career, he set sail in
prestigious exhibitions (Camille Claudel Leaving by the square in front of the 1868 for Saigon. Within a quarter of
in 2005, Braque in 2006, Toulouse- basilica, you come into the PLACE a century, Pavie had explored and
Lautrec in 2007…) It also houses the SAINT-SAUVEUR bo where the meat mapped former Indochina. He was
town’s library with remarkable historical market stood. Today it is the venue for instrumental in the colonization of
collections. various events, including Dinan flea mar- Cambodia and Laos and in the uni-
kets, concerts and exhibitions. At the fication of Indochina.
SAINT-SAUVEUR’S BASILICA corner of the rue Saint-Sauveur stands
(12th-19th) bn. Built in the 12th century the Hôtel de Serizay, a 17th century pri-
as the result of a vow made by a cru- vate town house. Around the square can
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The Tour of the Remparts
In the 13th century, the ramparts’ perime-
ter measured 3 000 m in length, enclosing
an area of 30 hectares. Despite being
breached in places, the Dinan ramparts
remain the most extensive (2648 m) and
the oldest in Brittany.
A START AT THE TOURIST
OFFICE .
Turn on your right and after climbing a and complements the museum’s collections
few steps, go into what is one of the most with temporary exhibitions housed in the two Go down the rue du Général
prestigious monuments in Dinan.
> Le Château - Musée (The Donjon or Keep)
Rue du Château - 22100 Dinan
Tél. : 02 96 39 45 20/02 96 87 58 72
Fax : 02 96 87 58 75
E.mail : f.rionnet@dinan.fr
Site : www.mairie-dinan.com
Constructed by Duke Jean IV in 1380,
this collection of fortified buildings, rising
“The good burgh of Dinan, feudal jewel and proud coronet of
walls set in green, is one of those towns whose image remains
forever fixed in the memory, one of the rare places
we unreservedly admire.”
A. Robida
RED TRAIL
THE CASTLE (14th) (OR KEEP) . On leaving this handsome example of TOWER (15th) . This is an artillery
Leaving by the main door of the Donjon, military architecture, continue to your fortification in the mode of 15th century
take the curtain wall to your right to pass
right, taking the rue du Château. Pass military architecture. As with others like
above THE WICKET GATE (13th) . through THE SAINT-LOUIS GATE it, it contains casemates or firing galleries,
It is thought to have been constructed (1620) . It was built to replace the but its main defence was its naturally
after the meeting of Dinan overlords at walled up Porte du Guichet. It features steep-sided site.
the Ducal Estates in 1283. the traditional defensive layout tried and
tested at the time, including drawbridge,
THE COËTQUEN TOWER (15th) . portcullis, wooden doors and machico-
This 15th century tower comprises three floors lations.
vaulted rooms above. Recumbent tomb sta- de Gaulle to reach
tues have been placed in the lower room. THE PENTHIÈVRE
to a height of 34 metres, comprises two
massive towers linked by a curtain wall
and crowned with magnificent machico-
lations. The west curtain wall features a
drawbridge. The entrance on the second
floor was created in the eighteenth cen-
tury where there was formerly a chapel
stained glass window. Since the sixteenth
century, the name “Château de Dinan”
Dinan, City of Art and History
has been used to refer to the collection
of buildings fortified between 1585-1598
and comprising the Donjon or Keep, Le
Guichet Gate and the Coëtquen Tower.
A genuine defensive stronghold, serving
both as a fortress and a residence, the
keep was subsequently used as a prison
before becoming the Musée d’Art et
d’Histoire, a museum housing collections
reflecting the Pays de Dinan’s rich past.
Open : 1st october to 31st may from
1.30 pm to 5.30 pm. 1st june to 30 th
september from 10 am to 6.30 pm
(closed january). Temporary summer
exhibition : last admissions 1 hr be-
fore closing.
Admission : 4,40 € / children (12 to
18 years) : 1,75 € / free for children
under 12 years.
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 POTERNE CARDINAL (14th) 
was a guard turret. However, its far
from prominent situation also provided
an access route by means of an arched
doorway from which you can reach the
banks of the Rance.
At the other end, to the north, THE
SAINTE-CATHERINE’S TOWER
 is one of the oldest in the ramparts
dating from the 13th century. Ideally loca-
ted as a lookout post, it reveals a brea-
thtaking panoramic view over the valley,
River Rance, viaduct and harbour.
Taking the rue des Remparts then the
rue Haute-Voie and rue Michel, head
down to the gate on the left just after
house number 7 to get to the para-
pet walkway and to the top of THE
JERZUAL GATE (13th-14th) , an
imposing and strategic entranceway.
Recent restoration work on the curtain
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wall from the rue Michel to the Saint-
Malo’s gate enables visitors to enjoy a
magnificent view over Le Jerzual, the rue
du Petit-Fort and the Rance.
THE GOVERNOR’S TOWER , a
massive edifice with an 8 m thick hor-
seshoe wall, is one of the artillery towers
constructed in the 15th century. Its two
upper floors are both armed with 6
casemates, or firing galleries. Continue
your way along the curtain wall and, after
passing through a gateway, you find your-
self in the rue de l’Ecole. Leave the intra-
muros through the Saint-Malo’s Gate.
THE SAINT-MALO’S GATE . The
original building was constructed in the
13th century with two round towers and
ogival door with portcullis and wooden
panelled doors. In the 15th century, a
square tower was constructed in front
which could house a drawbridge.
Parapet walk by night
An impenetrable and independent for-
tress with various systems of defence,
this edifice nonetheless saw royal troops
pass beneath its archway in 1598… but
only because sympathisers had opened
the doors.
On coming out, turn left and continue
on your way following the line of the
rampart along its base. A few metres fur-
ther on you have the option of climbing
up the defensive slope to enjoy a view
of the whole section of fortifications.
You then come to THE GRANDS
FOSSÉS WALK .
> Musée du Rail
Place du 11 novembre 1918
(gare de Dinan) - 22100 Dinan
Tél. /Fax : 02 96 39 81 33
Site : www.museedurail-dinan.com
A paradise for all young and old railway
enthusiasts. Railway networks, pos-
ter collections, slide shows, historical
background, video room and recons-
truction of a Vignier signal box. Spot-
light on a different theme each year.
Open : public holidays at easter and
in november and from 1st june to 14th
september from 2 pm to 6 pm daily.
Admission : 4 €. Children (under 12
years) : 3,25 €.

> Monument
photo LRV
Indochine
“Unusual and unique”
Take a detour via the Square de la
Route de Dinard and discover the
“pagoda” erected in memory of the
soldiers who fought and died for
France in the Indochina campaign.
This memorial - the only one of its
kind - was produced in the Bac Ninh
Province of Vietnam.
On the first part of the Grands-Fossés
stands THE BEAUMANOIR TOWER
(end 15th century) , a vast stone edi-
fice which is an elaborate construction
The Grands-Fossés walk
to house artillery. The whole building was
topped by an artillery parapet walkway.
In the other moat, the 15th century
LESQUEN TOWER  remained
unfinished. The 14th century SAINT-
JULIAN’S TOWER  was used to
store gunpowder. This proved to be a
fateful role as, during the Ligue in 1598,
its guard set the powder alight.
In times past, its moat was used as a
training ground for the “Papegault” (com-
pany of archers). It is now the square
des Dinantais (from Dinant, twin town
in Belgium) and a paradise for pétanque
players. A detour along rue Carnot with
all its shops and services brings you to
the symbol of economic regeneration
in the town from the end of the 19th
century.
The continuation of the trail takes you
along the western rampart. Go out of
the car park into rue Thiers; on your left
you will see the place Duclos-Pinot and
THE BREST GATE (14th-15th) ,
also known as the Porte de l’Hostellerie.
The Brest’s gate
This symbol of the fortified town was the Since 1822, The Hôtel de Ville, or Town
strongest of its network of defences with Hall, has been housed in the former
its two impressive artillery towers. It also
Hôtel-Dieu or General Hospital built in
served as a prison from 1688 to 1817. the 17th century. The half-French, half-
Breton escutcheon on the facade symbo-
Jeanne Jugan developed her first refuge lizes the union of Brittany and France.
for the poor there in 1846. The gate fell
under the pick axe of the demolition You now find yourself in THE PETITS-
crews in 1880-81. A section of the foun- FOSSÉS WALK (15th-18th) , view-
dations were rebuilt in 1994. point for the Val Cocherel and western
towers of the town wall.
> Brasserie Artisanale
des Remparts
Dinan, City of Art and History
Espace performance - 19, boule-
vard de Préval - 22100 Quévert
Tél. : 02 96 84 08 03
Fax : 02 96 39 50 30
E.mail : contact@brasserie-des-
remparts.com
Site : www.brasserie-des-rem-
parts.com
Traditional brewery producing red,
blond and white ales. Guided tour of the
brewery featuring copper mash tuns.
Free tasting. Brewery shop.
Open : all year from 10 am to 12 pm
and 2 pm to 6 pm from monday to
saturday midday. Tours by prior ar-
rangement. English speaking tours.
Admission free.
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 “With its corset of antique
walls breached by so many
attractive little houses and
embroidered with so many
flower-filled gardens, it
might be said to resemble a

The parapet walkway young girl trying on a piece

of old armour over her ball
Situated below the Petits-Fossés, The Val gramme in the mid-fifteenth century. On gown and letting the flowers
Cocherel (Garden of the little devils) the exterior, the front of the tower is
was created in 1969 and contains rose pointed like the prow of a ship to repel in her hair show through the
garden, ornamental lake, fawn park, birds, canonballs. Rings of stones mark the level
cracks in the helmet.”
games and crazy golf. of two large vaulted rooms positioned
one above the other.
THE BEAUFORT’S TOWER (13th)
. Built in the 13th century, it was part of You have now reached the end of your Emile Souvestre,
the original girdle, but was modified after visit and you can admire the keep in
the arrival of artillery. its elevation. To get back to the Tourist “Les derniers bretons”
Board, pass through the Porte du Guichet
THE CONSTABLE’S TOWER  (Wicket Gate).
formed part of the reconstruction pro- The Donjon

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T he commercial capital of the Pays de Rance not only preserves the
riches of its past, it also succeeds in making the most of its present.
Among the colourful floral displays of the half-timbered houses
highlighting the town’s particular character are
dynamic art and craft workshops, open ready to
welcome visitors throughout the year.

So, come and meet our

ceramists, painters, sculptors,
engravers and glass blowers !

Founded in 2004, Art’Di is an associa-

tion of Dinan artists and craftsmen and
women whose workshops are open all
year. The Art’Di brochure suggests an
art trail to follow from workshop to
workshop, discovering the wealth and
diversity of the artists’ creations. A gui-
ded tour leaving from the Tourist Office
is offered on the following saturdays -
20 th may, 27th june, 25th july, 22nd august
and 26th september.

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 Blue Trail
Pays de Rance, land of
contrasts and colours
> LÉHON. This Little City of Cha- the historic 18th century washhouses at

I
racter has a rich history and a wealth of “La Huballerie” and “La Basse Roussais”.
f you are looking to “get of f the monuments such as the Royal Saint-Magloi-
beaten track”, we have three re Priory and the ruins of the Château de > TRÉVRON is a rural commune offe-
Léhon, on top of the hill, dominating houses ring “green” tourism with rambling, gîtes
“colour-coded” trails to sug gest from the 17th and 18th centuries.To the west d’étape accommodation and a first class
for exploring the architectural and of Léhon can be seen the Saint-Esprit Cal- angling river. Trévron’s small historic
vary cross (15th century). treasures are the Château du Challonge
natural mosaic that makes up our (15th -16th century), a Celtic cross in the
> CALORGUEN has a rich and inte- place de l’Eglise (12th -14th century), the
region. Naturally, we have the beauty res-ting cultural heritage with its Church Huballerie cross (15th century), Pestivien
of the scenery and the rivers, of Saint-Hubert (1584-1788-1838), his- manor (12th century) and Saint-Laurent
toric houses of character, windmills and Church (15th -19th century).
the unique light reflected on rocks, lock-gates of Boutron and Le Mottay. A
water and sky and the richness of stroll along the banks of the Ille-et-Rance
canal is very pleasant here. Don’t miss
land and forest. Add to that the
special cultural heritage of our com-
munes with their civic, religious and
military buildings that are rather
special. Menhirs, dolmen, medieval
mot tes, churches, abbeys, chapels,
C alvary crosses, châteaux, manors,
wells and springs, traditional villages
and windmills of fer an endless
cultural pageant and the chance to
journey through time. Our towns are
keen to safeguard this environment
and to share it with others. So, don’t
be afraid to follow where your
curiosity and desires lead and,
at the end of the day, you can
enjoy the satisfaction of having
really experienced this landscape
of contrasts and colours.
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> Château de Léhon
Bourg de Léhon - 22100 Léhon
Tél. : 02 96 87 40 40 (Mairie de
Léhon) - Fax : 02 96 85 08 04
Ruins of the feudal Château de Léhon.
Built on a rocky outcrop, the feudal châ-
teau overlooks the abbey and houses of
the old town. Its towers and curtain walls
are open to visitors.
Open : 1st april to 31st october daily
from 10 am to 7 pm. 1st november
to 31st march from 10 am to 7 pm at
weekends. During school holidays :
daily from 10 am to 7 pm. Entrance
free.
> LE HINGLÉ is famous for granite
working which was the main activity in
the town from the 19th century up until
the 1960s. Up to 1800 workers from the
whole area were employed. The Barrage
du Guinefort dam is worth a visit.
> SAINT-CARNÉ was called “Seint
Karnay” in the 12th century and has quite
a rich historical heritage - the Crosses
of “L’Ourmée” and Le Chesne-Ferron
from the Middle Ages, those of Le Chaf-
faux and “La Touche” from the 18th cen-
tury and the “Pont-Roux” from the 17th
century. The village “des Loges” with its
17th century houses and the Château du
Chesne-Ferron (15th-17th century) are
picturesque. See also the Pont Perrin Things to see : St-Malo Church (1868), township spread around the “Benedictine
lock-gate by the Ille-et-Rance canal. presbytery (1753), monolithic cross - La Priory of La Madeleine du Pont” (at the
Croix Miellée, Quengo manor, rebuilt in harbour). Things to see : the church
> BOBITAL is a commune whose the 17th century, Vau Rouault 18th century (1844-46), the “Old Town” with 18th cen-
origins are recorded as far back as the manor and historic houses in the village of tury houses, the site of the “Old River”,
12th century. Granite workings employed Le Creux. Return to Dinan via Bobital. former course of the Rance, also called
more than 300 workers between 1922 “La Courbure”, and the Vieux-Pont at the
and 1985. Bobital has the advantage of harbour (15th to 20th century). Panoramic
being close to two lakes created by dams
on the River Guinefort. There is the
Yellow Trail views over Dinan.
From Lanvallay, head towards Combourg
church, historic presbytery and several then Saint-Solen which will take you to
wayside crossesto discover. the beautiful forest of Coëtquen where
> LANVALLAY has stood on the hill you have a choice of two foot-path or
> BRUSVILY. and the surrounding land on the right bank of the Rance since mountain-biking trails. Further on is the
have been settled since at least the early the 6th century when it grew up around Château de Coëtquen (14th-15th cen-
Middle Ages as several crosses confirm. a hermitage. From 1000 AD, another tury).

> Abbaye Saint-Magloire de Léhon

Évadez-vous en Pays de Rance

Bourg de Léhon - 22100 Léhon
Tél. : 02 96 87 40 40 (Mairie de Léhon)
02 96 876 976 (Office de Tourisme) Fax :
02 96 85 08 04 ou 02 96 876 977
Founded in 850 on the banks of the Ran-
ce, Saint-Magloire Abbey still retains its
historic monastic buildings, seventeenth-
century cloister, thirteenth-century
monks’ refectory and abbey church with
twelfth-century Romanesque doorway.
Open : daily monday 6th july to
sunday 30 th august from 10.30 am to
12.30 pm and from 2.30 pm to 6.30
pm. Closed sunday morning.
Entrance : 3 €. Young persons (12-
18 years and students): 2 €. Under
12 years : free.

> Guided tours of the Abbey

Leave from abbey ticket desk.
Details : guide takes visitors exploring the
historic abbey church, cloister, monastic
buildings, refectory and gardens on the
banks of the Rance.
April : 12th, 16th and 23rd. May : 1st,
10 th and 22nd. June : 28th. Monday
6th july to sunday 30th august :
mondays, wednesdays and fridays.
September : 3rd, 10 th and 17th.
October : 29th.
Time : 3.30 pm. In april, may, sep-
tember and october, the tour inclu-
des Saint-Magloire Abbey and the
ruins of the medieval château. In july
and august, only the abbey is inclu-
ded. Tickets on sale at the Tourist
Office and the abbey.
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 > Le Moulin du Prat
22690 La Vicomté sur Rance (7,5 km)
Tél. : 02 96 83 21 41 ou 06 18 41 61 56
> SAINT-HÉLEN is thought to have
developed in the early Middle Ages, cen-
tred on a hermitage founded by Saint
Helen. Until the 19th century far-ming
and forestry were the main economic
activities. After 1850, several of the
locals beca-me fishermen with the main
Newfoundland fleets until the start of the
20th century. Things to see : gallery tomb
at Bois du Rocher.
> LA VICOMTÉ-SUR-RANCE called
“La Vicomté de la Bellière” in 1461, takes
> Musée 39/45
Évadez-vous en Pays de Rance
16, rue le Pont de la Haye - 22100 Léhon - Tél. : 02 96 39 65 89
Fax : 02 96 87 91 26 - Site : www.militaire-musee.com
Open : daily (including weekends and public holidays) from 10 am to 12.30 pm
and 1.30 pm to 6.30 pm.
Admission : 5 € / chidren (10 to 16 years) : 3 € / free for children under
10 years accompanied by an adult.
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Museum - Exhibitions and displays : mills fifteenth century at the head of the Rance
on the Rance, different milling techniques, ria, the mill was part of La Bellière fiefdom
large screen slide show, milling demons- belonging to the Raguenels of Dinan. Milling
trations and a tidal-powered mill. Built in the ceased in the 1920s. Following the mill’s com-
plete restoration, the wheels now turn again
as before. National award winner in 2004.
Open : september to june, sundays and
public holidays, from 2.30 pm to 6 pm.
Daily july / august from 10 am to 12 pm
and 3 pm to 7 pm. Groups and school par-
ties throughout the year by arrangement.
Admission : adults - 3 €. (children
free).
> PLEUDIHEN-SUR-RANCE over-
its name from the seigneurial title held by rounded by hills and copses. Also visit :
the “Raguenel” family, a younger branch
looks the Rance valley and is renowned ruins of the Château de la Garaye (16th
of the Counts of Dinan. At the beginning
for its cider. On leaving the town, the century Renaissance), the Market at the
of the 20th century the port at Lyvet was
right bank of the Rance will take you Manor, held on Friday evenings from 5 pm
a very busy commercial centre. Situated
to a place called Mordreuc (“Mer des to 9 pm from end June to end August, and
down in the ria, or sea inlet, at the point
Druides”, or “Druids’ Sea”) with a har- the bird reserve.
where the river Rance becomes tidal, La
bour, tidal mill, lime kilns and walks along
Vicomté offers a picturesque riverside
the Rance. Boating and sailing enthusiasts
setting. Things to see : Le Prat tidal mill,
will be in their element here.
Lyvet marina, Le Châtelier lock-gate, and
Other places to see or visit: Apple and
the little harbour at Lessard.
Cider Museum, conservation orchard, > Musée de la
the Ville Ger with dunes, shore and beach,
LE PAYS DE RANCE - PAYS DE
theCONTRASTES ET DE
fishing village and former sailing barge
Pomme et du Cidre
COULEURS
harbour of Les Bas Champs, the valley of La ville Hervy - 22690 Pleudihen
Le Pée, the Pont de Cieux lake and the sur Rance (13 km)
feudal
LES motte at Pirandelle.
CIRCUITS Tél. : 02 96 83 20 78
Return to Dinan by La Vicomté and
Fax : 02 96 88 23 10
Housed in traditional farm buildings, this
Saint-Piat. museum offers a wide range of general
information on the apple as well as a fine
collection of cider-making implements
and equipment. Audio-visual presntation
Green Trail and cider-tasting.
Ouvert : avril, mai, juin et septem-
bre : de 14h à 19h sauf le dimanche.
> TADEN is situated on the historic
Juillet/août : de 10h à 19h.
Roman way from Corseul to Avranches and
Tarifs : adulte : 3,50 €. Enfant : 2 €.
offers a rich cultural and natural heritage.
Next to the 14th century Church of St.-
Pierre stands the tomb of Claude Toussaint
Marot de la Garaye, seigneurial lord here in
the 18th century. Nearby is the 14th century
“Manoir de la Grand’Cour” where events
and exhibitions are organized in season.
Head down towards the Rance. In front
of you stretches the “plaine de Taden” sur-
 > Manoir de la Grand’Cour
Tél. : 02 96 87 63 50 - Fax : 02 96 39 86 77
E.mail : taden.mairie@wanadoo.fr
Site : www.villetaden.com
Logis porche, or gatehouse lodge, built at
the beginning of the fourteenth century. A
rare example from this period in Brittany,
the residence is embellished with several
chimneys and a tower containing a spiral
staircase and topped with a lookout pa-
rapet. Classed as a historic monument in
1993. For details of its programme of regu-
lar events and exhibitions as well as opening
times, contact the Mairie (Town Hall).
Admission : 3€.
> SAINT-SAMSON-SUR-RANCE
has a 8.5 m high neolithic menhir, called
“La Tiemblais” or “Tiemblaye”, providing
evidence of human settlement herein pre-
historic times. Le Châtelier lock-gate, open
to navigation from 1837, and the Pont de
Lessart, dating from 1879, added to the
town’s importance. It is worth taking a
detour to see the church built in 1740
with its fine altarpieces, as well as the
parish close.
> QUÉVERT’S main attraction is a magni-
ficent park, the “Courtil des Senteurs”. It
was improved and developed a few years ago
and now has more than 5 000 plants flouris-
hing in its grounds, including 550 varieties
of climbing rose and 200 species of shrub.
In the centre of AUCALEUC stands a
medieval road from the 11th and 12th cen-
turies, a historic 14th century cross and an
ancient yew tree.
> VILDÉ-GUINGALAN was known
as “Guengalan” as early as 1182 after the
name of its overlord. The church was built
in two stages, with the steeple and choir
dating from 1823 and the nave from 1868-
70. The tower joined to the facade tapers
upwards to a slate-covered spire. Things to
see : Houses dating from the 17th and 18th
centuries in the village of Viel.
> TRÉLIVAN parish has been in exis-
tence since the 12th century and is lin-
ked to the development of the Château
de Vaucouleurs. The airstrip and Dinan /
Trélivan Flying School offer aerial tours
over Dinan and the Emerald Coast.
> La Maison de la Rance
Quai Talard
(Port de Dinan)
22100 Lanvallay
Tél. : 02 96 87 00 40
Fax : 02 96 87 73 40
E.mail : maison.rance@cc-codi.fr
Open : april to november + school
holidays from 2 pm to 6 pm except
mondays. July/august from 10 am to
7 pm daily. At other times of year,
on sundays from 2 pm to 6 pm.
Admission : adults : 3,90 €. Chil-
dren (12 to 18 years) : 3 € / free to
children under 12 years.
■ Situated on Dinan harbour, the Maison de la Rance visitors’ centre
offers a unique opportunity to discover the outstanding natural heritage
of the Rance Valley through excursions on foot or by bike. The excursions
exploring nature are led by qualified guides and are designed to suit family
groups. The centre comprises two floors and six rooms where visitors
can learn about all aspects of the valley of the river Rance. A reconstruc-
tion of a natural habitat, interactive and moving models, tidal simulations
and even the smells of the river are here for visitors to discover.
Programme of walks
and all-terrain bike
rides available at the
Évadez-vous en Pays de Rance
Maison de la Rance
and Tourist Office
from may.
Reservations 02 96 87 00 40
Rates : excursions on foot or by
ATB for adults: ½ day - 6.50 €,
whole day - 11.50 €. For children
(6 to 12 years): ½ day - 2.60 €,
whole day - 4.20 € (under 6 years
go free). ATB hire (for exploring
nature excursions only) : ½ day -
7 €, whole day - 10 €.
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 T he view of the medieval town and its ramparts, built on a promontory overlooking this shady valley
is a “sight one never tires of” when arriving at Dinan harbour along the Rance. All the way to the
river mouth where the Rance meets the Channel between Dinard and St-Malo, its banks present a living
tableau of pretty slipways, tidal mills, fishermen’s houses, mariners’ chapels and fortifications, a reminder
that it was once a key strategic and commercial route. Taking a boat trip down the Rance or walking the
towpaths and footpaths provides the visitor with the chance to discover the wealth of delights this river
has to offer.

INFORMATION

Port de Dinan : > DANFLEURENN NAUTIC

Tél. : 02 96 39 56 44 - port@dinan.fr 21, rue du Quai - Port de Dinan - 22100 Dinan
Port de la Vicomté sur Rance : Tél. : 06 07 45 89 97 - Site : www.danfleurenn-nautic.com
Tél. : 02 96 83 35 57 Permit-free boat hire. Explore the Rance by boat in complete safety.
Port de Saint-Samson : From Dinan harbour: Pre-booking of boats for 4 to 8 people.
Tél. : 02 96 39 16 05 (Mairie). Open: Easter to November: 10 am to 7 pm.
Prices: For 4-5 or 7-8 people - Hire charge per hour: 29€ to 35€. Per half day:
69€ to 79€. Per day: 129€ to 146€.
CRUISES ON THE RANCE

> COMPAGNIE “CORSAIRE” > “LE JAMAN IV”

Embarcadère, le Port - Quai de la Rance - 22100 Dinan
Tél. : 0825 138 100 - Fax : 02 23 18 02 97
E.mail : info@compagniecorsaire.com - Site : www.compagniecorsaire.com
Dinan/Saint Malo/Dinard: Sailing down the Rance, on-board commentary and one-hour
excursion on the Rance. Leaving from Saint-Malo La Bourse ferry terminal.
Walk on the Rance & the sea
Port de Dinan - Tél. : 02 96 39 28 41 - 06 07 87 64 90
Fax : 02 96 87 89 65
E.mail : vedette.jamaniv@orange.fr - Site : www.vedettejamaniv.com
Waterways cruise on the Ile and Rance Canal takes in lock gate at Léhon - Duration: 1hr.
Open: From april to october. Departures: 11 am, 2.30 pm, 4 pm and 5.30 pm,

Open: from april to september. depending on season.

2009 Price per person: Details on request and on the website. Prices: adults: 11€. Children (from 2 to 12), students, : 7€.
• Tickets on sale at the Tourist Office • Tickets on sale at the Tourist Office

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 SEA TRIPS

> “CROISIÈRES CHATEAUBRIAND”

> VEDETTES DE SAINT-MALO
Cale de Dinan - 35400 St-Malo - Intra Muros (34 km)
Tél. individuels : 02 23 18 41 08 / groupe : 02 23 18 02 04
Fax : 02 99 20 26 48 - E.mail : info@vedettes-saint-malo.com
Site : www.vedettes-saint-malo.com
Tour of “The Emerald Coast from the Sea”! Set sail from Saint-Malo (Dinan slipway at foot
of the ramparts) or Dinard (Le Bec de la vallée slipway). Cruises with guided commentary.
Sailing times: Individual passengers - Daily from 4th April to 27th September
2009, weekends in October and November holidays.
Prices: On request: Family rates and group rates for 10 or more people.
BATEAU RESTAURANT- BATEAU PROMENADE
Gare Maritime - Barrage de la Rance - BP 80126
35800 Dinard (21 km) + Tél. : 02 99 46 44 40 - Fax : 02 99 46 88 15
E.mail : contact@chateaubriand.com - Site : www.chateaubriand.com
Climb aboard Le Chateaubriand and go with the flow on this guided tour of an “inland
sea”, the Rance Valley. Departs from and returns to the Rance Tidal Barrage.
Sailing times: From 12 to 3 pm, from 4 to 5.30 pm, from 8 to 11 pm.
Booking advisable.
Prices: Adult excursion - From 17€ to 30€ + meal. Children : From 10€ to 20€
Special family/group/business rates. • Tickets on sale at the Tourist Office

Walk on the Rance & the sea

> CONDOR FERRIES
Terminal Ferry du Naye - BP 99 35412 St-Malo cedex (33 km)
Tél. : 0825 135 135 (0,15€/mn) - Fax : 02 99 20 11 94
E.mail : info@condorferries.fr - Site : www.condorferries.fr
Day trips exploring Jersey and Guernsey. Family rates available. Option of taking car.
Unforgettable experience guaranteed!
Sailing times: From 1st January to 28th february and 1st november to 31th december:
From 8 am to 18.30 pm. From 1st march to 31th october: From 8 am to 19.30 pm.
Prices: On request. • Tickets on sale at the Tourist Office

Cruises, visits and short breaks… on

www.dinan-tourisme.com
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 S it uat e d in the R ance e st uary at the crossroads of r iver and land rout e s, Dinan is with
explor ing the r ichne ss and diversity of the Emerald C oast and the “C ô t e s d’Ar mor ”. A
wor th making a det our t o visit lie within a 30 km radius of our medieval city. The se 5 t rails
o f a longer st ay in and around Dinan.

> Trail 2
La Richardais : Visit of the Rance
tidal power station followed by a
cruise on board “Le Chateaubriand
II”to explore the scenery along the
banks of the

River Rance (lunch and dinner crui-

ses available). Discover Dinard,
“pearl of the Emerald Coast” with
its villas dating from the Belle
Epoque, followed by a trip along
the coast via the resorts of Saint-
Lunaire and Saint-Briac.
Dinan, your gateway to the Emerald Coast

Cape Fréhel

> Trail 1
Jugon les Lacs is a small picturesque and rural town of special
cultural interest situated near a 70 ha lake in an ideal location for those
who love walking, fishing and watersports. Beautiful 17th c. houses in the
town centre.

Plédéliac : Château de la Hunaudaye (15th c.), medieval fortress, and

Belouze Farmhouse Inn.

Cape Fréhel headland, one of the most spectacular natural sites on the
Côtes d’Armor with 400 ha of heathland and Fort La Latte (14th-17th c.),
fine example of Vauban-style military architecture. The Bourbansais castle and zoo

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hout doubt the ide al place t o st ay when
A large number o f t our ist at t ract ions
s enable y ou t o make the most

> Trail 3
The estate grounds at the Domaine de la Bourbansais offer a chance
to visit a zoo, château and French gardens, as well as to enjoy a unique
display by a pack of 50 hunting dogs and a show of eagles.

Cobac Parc, a leisure park, features a host of leisure activities and water
attractions in a green setting.

Combourg , small town of special cultural interest, was immorta-

lised by the great Romantic writer Chateaubriand.

Return to Dinan passing through Bécherel , a small town of spe-

cial cultural interest and major centre for the book trade and for arts
and crafts.

Dinan, your gateway to the Emerald Coast

Saint-Malo

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Saint-Malo is famous for its ramparts and unique architecture. It merits Dol de Bretagne has a 13th
a lengthy visit to see its Museum of History, Jacques Cartier Manor century cathedral and the
and National Fort, as well as the Cape Horn Fishermen (International “Cathédraloscope”, a discovery
Museum of Foreign Trade) housed in the “Tour Solidor”. centre with remarkable visual dis-
plays.
Don’t forget the “Grand Aquarium” with its 45 aquariums, shark
observation pool and the “Nautibus” with its little submarines. A one-day Mont St-Michel, “wonder of the
break to the Channel Islands of Jersey or Guernsey is highly recom- West” with 1.000 years of architec-
mended. tural history, is unquestionably one
of the major tourist attractions in
Cancale is a fishing port and Brittany’s oysters capital. Visit the oyster- France and requires at least half a
farming and tasting centre at the Marine Farm. day for a visit.

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