Gites in Dinan

Discover Dinan and the surrounding area during your holiday

For your next holiday in Brittany, let yourself be tempted by the Côtes d'Armor and come and enjoy its wonderful landscapes! Your future holiday rental could be in Dinan! Dinan, a Town of Art and History, is a medieval town surrounded by 2.7 km of ramparts. A number of buildings, such as the castle, bear witness to this period. The centrepiece of the town, the castle now boasts a brand-new scenography recounting the history of everyday life and the art of war. The town also boasts some 130 timber-framed houses. Just 2km south of Dinan is the Petite Cité de Caractère of Léhon. Make the most of your stay in a Dinan gîte to visit the Abbey of St Magloire and its gardens on the banks of the Rance, as well as the ruins of the château. To find out more about Dinan or Léhon, you can take a guided tour during your holiday. The Vallée de la Rance, the river that flows at the foot of the town of Dinan, offers a wealth of possibilities: coves and small beaches, such as at Plouër-sur-Rance or Pleudihen-sur-Rance, a restored old tide mill at Vicomté-sur-Rance, locks, the V2-V3 greenways, the Maison de la Rance, a nature centre that explains all about the flora and fauna along the river. A little further west: Corseul, the former Gallo-Roman capital, has many remains from this period. Coriosolis, an interpretation centre, offers a virtual reality and augmented reality tour of one of the sites, the Temple de Mars. Head to Le Quiou for Château de Hac, a 15th-century building constructed from Falun limestone. And don't forget the must-sees on our coastline: the Cap Fréhel-Cap d'Erquy Grand Site de France and its pink sandstone cliffs, or Fort La Latte, an impressive fortress on its rocky outcrop. For your next holiday in Brittany, set off to discover the Côtes d'Armor and all it has to offer! Choose from one of our many approved gites ideally located in Dinan, and enjoy an unforgettable holiday with Clévacances.

Activities near Dinan in the Côtes d'Armor

The Côtes d'Armor will win you over with the immense diversity of its landscapes. But Dinan is also full of activities! There's plenty to do in Dinan Vallée de la Rance: from guided heritage tours to treasure hunts and leisure activities on the water... in Dinan you're bound to find something to amuse you, at sea, on land or in the air! In the Rance Valley, you can walk or cycle along the towpath with the V2-V3 greenways linking St Malo to Arzal (near Vannes) via Évran, Léhon, Dinan, Saint-Samson sur Rance, La Vicomté-sur-Rance and all the locks along the way. You can also take a boat trip on the Rance, either as captain of a boat without a licence or as a passenger. For the more sporty, you can hire a canoe, kayak or paddle. The GR34 or sentier des douaniers (customs officers' path) also offers coastal walks, such as the one between Cap Fréhel and Fort La Latte. But there are many other ways to discover the region, both in the countryside and by the sea. From adventure in the trees or in the leisure facilities, to a ride in the Rosalie at Sables-d'Or Les Pins, there's something for everyone. Relax on the beaches of our destination Saint-Cast-Le Guilo, Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer, Sables-D'or-les-Pins. You can choose between fine sandy beaches and sandy beaches! As for the gastronomy, it's not to be outdone! From savoury to sweet, there's something for everyone's taste buds. Local products will accompany you from aperitif to dessert: savoury gavottes with cheese accompanied by a bowl of cider or a glass of local beer, home-made rillettes, a galette saucisse, a kouign-amann or a castin for dessert and for coffee a plain gavotte, or a chocolate gavotte for those with a sweet tooth! Take advantage of your stay in Dinan to bring back some of these specialities as souvenirs. And if you don't have the patience to wait until your holidays are over, you can always enjoy them around a table in your Clévacances gîte. Take advantage of a Clévacances gîte ideally located in Dinan, choose the one that suits you, and set off to discover the Côtes d'Armor and Brittany!