Old travel guides describe Dinan as a "picturesque

town" which inspires artists. This is still a fitting

description today. The town expanded rapidly in the

Middle Ages due to its harbour on the river Rance,

its dynamic residents and its outstanding setting.

The belfry - a symbol of the town's wealth and

independence - still stands proud today, testifying to

the town's former prestige. Dinan has preserved

traces of its history on every street and town square

and along its quaysides. Ramparts, churches, half-timbered

houses and mansions form a matchless

and harmonious architectural ensemble. Wander

along the narrow streets with their descriptive

names and visit the churches or inner courtyards,

not forgetting to look up and admire the many

architectural details that give Dinan all its

originality and charm.