Places to see in ( Dinard - France )
Places to see in ( Dinard - France )
Walking around Dinard, with its Belle Époque villas and stripy beach tents, is like taking a trip back to the 19th century. The most British of Brittany’s resorts is popular with families who are attracted by its sandy beaches and coastal walks. Nearby St-Briac and St-Lunaire are also worth a visit.
Made popular by British and American visitors in the 19th century, Dinard was France’s top summer resort until the French Riviera took over in the 1930s. The former fishing village attracted wealthy celebrities and businessmen as well as European royalty, some of whom built fabulous villas; there are now more than 400 listed buildings in the town. The tourist office runs guided tours on several themes including ‘the English touch’ and there’s a British film festival in October.
Dinard has several beaches, which range from small coves to long expanses of sand. The jewel in the crown of this Emerald Coast resort is Place de l’Écluse, which is instantly recognisable in season by its rows of stripy tents; from June to September the beach organises gym classes and kids’ clubs and many other activities. The Plage de St-Enogat is the place to go for water sports.
Dinard continues to be an upmarket resort and many well-heeled tourists choose to spend their evenings at the swish casino after spending the day in the thalassotherapy spa. However, the Promenade Clair de Lune, a lovely waterside walk illuminated in July and August, whose palms and lush tropical plants recall the Mediterranean, shows that the best things in life are often free.
The GR34 old customs officer’s path passes through Dinard and a trip on foot to St-Lunaire, a favourite resort of rich Parisians and French film stars, makes an interesting day out. The village has some nice sandy beaches, an 11th-century Romanesque church and the area of Le Décollé offers sweeping views over the coast as far as Cap Fréhel. Keen golfers should head further west again to St-Briac-sur-Mer for its waterside 18-hole course, which is said to be one of Europe’s most beautiful.
Dinard is on the coast of north-eastern Brittany, across the Rance Estuary from Saint-Malo. The origins of Dinard as a fishing village were first pushed aside at the end of the 19th century, when the rich and fashionable of the time built their luxury houses here. Dinard is affected by the warm gulf stream so has an unexpectedly mild climate for the region.
By the end of the 19th century Dinard was considered to be France’s no. 1 seaside resort and was the place to go and be seen by the rich and famous. As a result of its 19th century popularity Dinard now has lots of attractive villas and houses and because of their very individual and eclectic style many of them are protected buildings.France.
There are three pleasant beaches in the town, which are also the starting point for nice walks along the coastline, and there are several other nice sandy beaches nearby. The beaches in the centre of Dinard are the Plage de Saint-Enogat, where you can see the most imposing villas, and the Plage de l'ecluse, which has the most facilities and activities. Just a little further the Plage du Port Blanc has less amenities but tends to be quieter than the more central beaches. If you only have time to head one way out of town along the coast, head east for the views at the end of the headland called Moulinet Point (the eastern end of the plage de l'ecluse). From here you get magnificent views of St Malo across the water. Along the way admire the sumptuous villas built to enjoy the sea views.
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Places to see in ( Dinan - France )
Places to see in ( Dinan - France )
Dinan is a town in Brittany, northwest France. It’s known for its medieval ramparts, cobblestone streets and half-timbered houses. Dinan Castle has a 14th-century keep and the Tour du Coëtquen, a 15th-century artillery tower. The grand, Gothic-style Saint-Malo Church has vibrant stained-glass windows. The Clock Tower offers panoramic views. The Rail Museum has model railways, plus posters and signal boxes.
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.
The most attractive part of Dinan is arguably its port, which is where you’ll arrive if you take a boat from Dinard or St Malo. The quay is lined with old stone houses, many of which are now waterside restaurants and chandlers’ shops. Take a walk along the old towpath or cross the 15th-century stone bridge to Lanvallay to find out about life on the river in the Maison de la Rance discovery centre. Wherever you are, you won’t miss the 131ft (40m)-high viaduct.
From the port, make your way up the steep Rue du Petit-Fort, which was Dinan’s main point of access until the 18th century. This cobbled hill with its half-timbered houses appears on many a postcard; have a browse in the arts and crafts shops. Dinan has been designated a Ville d’Art et d’Histoire (Town of Art and History) and the town is filled with artists, sculptors, engravers, bookbinders, glassblowers and more.
Dinan’s old town is a warren of narrow streets where it appears that time has stood still. The quaintest part is Place des Merciers where you’ll find the best examples of the town’s half-timbered houses; just opposite is the pedestrianised Rue de la Cordonnerie, also known as ‘thirsty street’ as it has nine bars.
To get your bearings, climb the 158 steps to the top of the 40m (132ft)-high Tour de l’Horloge for wonderful views over Dinan and the surrounding area – you can see as far as Mont St Michel on a clear day. Nearby Place du Guesclin is the site of the Thursday-morning market.
The 13th-century castle now houses the town’s museum and this is the best place to start a tour of the magnificent ramparts, 8804ft (2684m) long, which are the oldest and most impressive in Brittany. Dinan holds the Fête des Remparts medieval festival each July.
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By the end of the 19th Century, Dinard was considered to be France's No.1 seaside resort. A fishing village became the place to be for rich Aristocrats.
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Places to see in ( Saint Malo - France )
Places to see in ( Saint Malo - France )
Saint-Malo is a port city in Brittany, in France's northwest. Tall granite walls surround the old town, which was once a stronghold for privateers (pirates approved by the king). The Saint-Malo Cathedral, in the center of the old town, is built in Romanesque and Gothic styles and features stained-glass windows depicting city history. Nearby is La Demeure de Corsaire, an 18th-century privateer’s house and museum.
Walking through the cobbled streets of St Malo’s old town feels like you’ve stepped back in time. This popular tourist destination and busy ferry port offers visitors an authentic glimpse into Brittany’s important seafaring past. Once the feared base of pirates (corsairs), heavily fortified against Norman (or English) attack, today's Saint-Malo is one of the top tourist draws in Brittany. The star of the show is the atmospheric walled city (intramuros), largely destroyed in the Second World War but painstakingly reconstructed. The modern towns of Parame and Saint-Servan lie outside the walls. It is also the birth place of renowned French explorer Jacques Cartier who is famous for exploring Quebec.
Saint-Malo has a good bus system, with the main terminals located at the train station and just outside the walls(St Vincent). Get a booklet with maps and times from any bus driver. A one and a half hour ticket costs €1.15. Unfortunately there are no bus services late in the evening. The walled city is easily covered on foot, but you can also opt for a dinky Tourist Train that takes you and your wallet for a ride (€5.50).
Alot to see in ( Saint Malo - France ) such as :
Ramparts (Remparts).
The walled city (La Ville Intra-Muros)
The Chateau
The walled city view from the Memorial 39-45
World's first tidal power station
Fort National
Saint-Malo Cathedral
Great Aquarium Saint-Malo
Petit Bé
The Sculptured Rocks
Musée d’Histoire de la Ville et du Pays Malouin
Musée international du Long-Cours Cap-Hornier
Jacques Cartier Museum
Fort de la Conchée
Musée Des Terre-Neuvas
GR 34
RanceGrand Bé
Solidor Tower
Plage du Mole
tomb of Chateaubriand
House Quebec
Cézembre
Demeure de Corsaire
Mémorial 39/45
Promenade du Clair de Lune
Parc du Port Breton
location saint malo intra muros
The Tower Bidouane
Plage de l'Éventail
Bastion de la Hollande
Le Parc de la Briantais
Beach of the Mole
Chapelle Saint Sauveur
Villa Les Roches Brunes
Môle Des Noires
Centre Cristel Éditeur d'Art
Casino Barrière de Dinard
Bon Secours beach
Pointe de la Varde
Bastion Saint Louis
Plage de l'Écluse
The Great Gate
Le Fort de Saint-pere
Manoli Museum and Sculpture Garden
Tour Quic-en-Groigne
Douves Garden
Grande Plage du Sillon
Musée d'histoire et traditions maritimes du pays Malouin
Château De La Duchesse Anne
Bastion St. Philip
Poterne Aux Normands
Musée du Site Balnéaire
La Porte des Champs Vauverts
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Dinard: the first french riviera
Vous cherchez une destination pour partir en weekend ou en vacances? Ne cherchez plus! La ville de Dinard sur la cote d’Émeraude en Bretagne devrait vous ravir! Faisant face à Saint Malo accessible en 10 min de bateau et à 30 km de la ville de Dinan, Dinard est une destination qui vous offrira de multiples paysages et activités. Du barrage de la Rance en passant par le sentier des douaniers surplombé par de magnifiques villas Belle Époque pour finir sur d'immenses plages de sable fin, il y en a pour tout les goûts et tout les ages.
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Dinard is on the Côte d'Émeraude of Brittany. Its beaches and mild climate make it a popular holiday destination, and this has resulted in the town having a variety of famous visitors and residents.
In modern history Dinard was first settled by Saint-Malo's shipping merchants who built some of the town's magnificent houses, very few of which survive. In the late 19th century American and British aristocrats made Dinard popular as a fashionable summer resort, and they built stunning villas on the cliff tops and exclusive hotels such as the 'Le Grand Hotel' on the seafront during the French Belle Époque.
The name Dinard comes from the words Din (hill/fort) and Arz/Art (fortified). It has been claimed, probably erroneously,that the second element means bear/Arthur); the bear in Celtic mythology is a symbol of sovereignship. The town council is in the process of removing the bear from the municipal flag, a decision disputed by the former mayor.
Originally, Dinard was part of the parish of Saint-Énogat. In the late 19th century, the resort became popular with the British wealthy who built magnificent villas on the coast. Dinard rapidly expanded and became one of the most popular seaside resorts in Europe.[citation needed] It started declining in the 1930s when the fashionable social set started preferring the Côte d'Azur. Today, Dinard is considered as one of the most British of sea resorts in France, however it has retained its French charm. There are 407 listed villas.
The official name of the town was Saint-Énogat until 1879 when the name was changed to Dinard-Saint-Énogat. The name was changed once more in 1921 to become simply Dinard. Saint-Énogat is now just the name for the western area of the town.
Dinard cannot boast much nightlife, but many bars and fine restaurants fill the town's streets. The abundance of beaches coupled with a consistently sunny weather, however, attracts many visitors during the summer holidays. The attractions include a casino with a restaurant facing the sea and a hall which hosts many expositions. The nearby towns of Saint-Briac-sur-Mer and Saint-Lunaire also feature respectively a fairly large golf course and the beach of Longchamp, renowned as a surfers' spot.
Dinard holds every year a Festival of British Cinema in the first days of October.