Old world architecture at it's best. Dinan captures medieval character with little tourist hype. The buildings, bastions and churches are real. And the people we met were warm, kind, and friendly. We stayed at the "bottom" of town, at the river "Port". You can also stay in the upper "town" area - either way there are lots of ups and downs when you explore this town, but the sights are worth the climb either way. More information about Dinan via Wikipedia: Dinan (French: [di.nɑ̃]) is a walled Breton town and a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department in northwestern France. Its geographical setting is exceptional. Instead of nestling on the valley floor like Morlaix, most urban development has been on the hillside, overlooking the river Rance. The area alongside the River Rance is known as the port of Dinan and is connected to the town by the steep streets Rue Jerzual and its continuation outside the walls the Rue de Petit Fort. The medieval town on the hilltop has many fine old buildings, some of which date from the 13th century. The town retains a large section of the city walls, part of which can be walked round. Major historical attractions include the Jacobins Theatre dating from 1224, the flamboyant Gothic St Malo's Church, the Romanesque St Saviour's Basilica, Duchess Anne's Tower and the Château de Dinan.

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