If you are visiting Brittany I am sure you already have the town of Dinan on your list. Known as the most beautiful medieval town in Brittany, Dinan really lives up to its name. I was lucky enough to live in this pretty town in And yes, that meant I got to enjoy the quiet beauty and ancient architecture almost to myself. There is plenty to do in Dinan and I recommend spending at least a couple of days there, but the following is my idea of how to spend 24 hours in this magical town.
Before you can spend the perfect 24 hours in Dinan, you have to figure out how to get there. So how did you get here? The nearest airport is in Rennes, the capital of Brittany. Transport links from here are readily available.
Trains from Rennes do not run directly to Dinan, the quickest connection is to take a train via Dol De Bretagne. The journey takes around 1 hour 25 minutes, and the train station is just outside the centre of Dinan. Making it very easy to walk everywhere from the station. You can find the timetable at Breizhgo. This is a French experience not to be missed and my personal favourite in Dinan is Boulangerie Herbert. Open every day except Sunday.
This boulangerie is right in the heart of Dinan and has two entrances. One facing the church of Saint Malo and the other on the main street that runs through town β Rue de Marchix. Look beyond the delights that you see on the counter and you will see their enormous rotating oven that bakes everything here to perfection. Dinan is a historically important town and was once the capital of Brittany.
This is due to its proximity to the important port town of Saint Malo and the fact that at one time the medieval bridge at the port was the northernmost crossing of the Rance river. Discover more about the history of the town by visiting its castle. However, if you want to imagine the history of Dinan by seeing more of it on foot. Then head to the Jardin Anglais.
