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Dinan's Old Bridge – Dinan loop from Dinan

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Dinan's Old Bridge – Dinan loop from Dinan

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Dinan's Old Bridge – Dinan loop from Dinan

01:58

7.17km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

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Parc naturel régional Vallée de la Rance - Côte d'Émeraude

Waypoints

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Train Station

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778 m

Saint-Malo Church, Dinan

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The Église Saint-Malo de Dinan is a late Gothic church in the historic center. Construction began around 1490 and continued into the 19th century. Built in the Flamboyant Gothic style, it is made of Breton granite and measures approximately 76.5 meters long, 44.1 meters wide, and 21 meters high. The choir rests on eight pillars, surrounded by side chapels with ornate gables. Particularly noteworthy are the early 20th-century stained-glass windows and the historic organ. The church is dedicated to Saint Malo and is one of the most important Gothic buildings in Brittany.

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1.57 km

Dinan's Old Bridge

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Dinan's Old Bridge (Vieux Pont) spans the Rance and connects the harbor with the historic old town. It was built in the Middle Ages and was the most important access to the city for centuries. After several renovations and partial destruction in World War II, it was restored.

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3.00 km

Saint-Sauveur Basilica

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The Basilica of Saint-Sauveur was founded around 1112 and combines Romanesque and Gothic architecture. It is famous as the burial place of the hero Bertrand du Guesclin. It has been a historic monument since 1862 and was elevated to a minor basilica in 1954. Noteworthy are the Romanesque west portal, the Gothic chapels, and the relief of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.

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3.13 km

Dinan

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Dinan was founded in the 11th century at a strategic location on the Rance River. It developed into a fortified trading and market town during the Middle Ages. In the 14th century, Dinan played an important role in the Hundred Years' War and was repeatedly contested. The town is known for its well-preserved medieval old town with half-timbered houses, city walls, and the Saint-Sauveur Basilica.

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4.14 km

Porte de Guichet

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The Porte du Guichet is a medieval city gate, part of the city walls. It was built in the 13th century as the main entrance from the road to Rennes, an important trade route. The structure is defensively designed, with a double pointed arch, a retractable drawbridge (herse), and two towers with loopholes.

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4.25 km

Dinan Castle

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The Château de Dinan is a 14th-century medieval castle located in the heart of the city. It served as a defensive fortification and residence of local nobles. Part of the city walls, the castle features an imposing round tower, battlements, and loopholes. Today, it is a museum and offers panoramic views of the city and the Rance River.

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Kératry Hotel

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The Hôtel Kératry is a historic half-timbered building dating from 1559, originally built in Lanvollon and relocated to Dinan's old town in 1938. It serves as a center for the Celtic harp, hosting exhibitions, workshops, and cultural events. Its architectural features include red beams, granite columns, and finely carved figures.

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Dinan Clock Tower

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The Tour de l’Horloge on Rue de l’Horloge is a medieval clock tower from the late 15th century. Originally it served as a watchtower and town hall, today it houses a small museum. With a height of 40 meters and 158 steps, it offers an impressive panoramic view over the old town, the surrounding area, and on clear days even as far as Mont-Saint-Michel.
Admission price for adults: €4

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7.17 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.99 km

2.01 km

1.60 km

365 m

209 m

Surfaces

4.10 km

1.63 km

615 m

551 m

177 m

102 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Monday 24 August

27°C

16°C

48 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

July 18, 2026,🇫🇷 Bretagne: Dinan, „Ville d’Art et d’Histoire“ (Stadt der Kunst und Geschichte).

Our city tour through Dinan, one of the most beautiful medieval towns in Brittany, began at the parking lot in front of the historic city wall. After just a few steps, we encountered testimonies of the city's eventful history: a memorial plaque for the Breton knight Bertrand Duguesclin, the monument to the poet Théodore Botrel, as well as the Gothic …

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May 14, 2024,Dinan/Frankreich: Besichtigung der Altstadt

Dinan is a very interesting town with numerous half-timbered houses within the city walls.

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July 26, 2023,Stadtspaziergang in Dinan

Dinan is a magnet for visitors, you won't find peace and exclusivity here. But the city on the River Rance is also far too enchanting not to please.

Dinan has long been the northernmost point for crossing the Rance and its wide estuary delta, hence its former wealth. A city wall of almost three kilometers is still preserved. The old …

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December 25, 2023,Dinan Noël

A city that is really worth seeing, especially in the Christmas spirit. The two large churches in particular are worth a visit. Unfortunately, I had to adjust the pictures manually, so quite a few are missing.😁

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May 14, 2022,Dinan 🥰🥰🥰

Today we took a leisurely look at Dinan, a medieval town.

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June 11, 2025,Am Abend Stadtrundgang in Dinan

Second part of the day: a city tour of Dinan in the afternoon and later in the port of Dinan. Absolutely worth seeing.

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August 2, 2023,Sightseeing durch Dinan 👍

Since the weather is pretty modest at the moment ⛈️⛈️⛈️, we use every brightening in the sky to take a look at one or the other.

This time we went through the tourist hotspot Dinan with its port.
Luckily it wasn't that busy this afternoon. That way I was able to take some usable pictures.

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April 30, 2025,🇨🇵 Frankreich. Bretagne. Dinan inmitten alter Stadtmauern

On the road in northern France. Brittany, Dinan, and the Rance River.

The medieval town of Dinan, with its houses and alleyways, situated on a hill just above the Rance River, is surrounded by a three-kilometer-long ring of old city walls dating back to the 13th century, including its 14th-century castle, the Church of Saint Malo, and the Basilica of …

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Dinan's Old Bridge – Dinan loop from Dinan

Saint-Malo Church, Dinan

Dinan's Old Bridge

Saint-Sauveur Basilica

Dinan

Porte de Guichet

Dinan Castle

Kératry Hotel

Dinan Clock Tower

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