Park at Place du Guesclin. The statue is of Bertrand du Guesclin, a native 14th century knight and hero. He was a key player in defeating the English during the Hundred Years' War.
We were there in late May and there were very few tourists. There aren't too many attractions except the town itself. Spend some time just wandering the streets.
"Anybody's Tombstone"--a prefab tombstone, mass produced during the Hundred Years' War. A portrait bust would be attached to the generic body for an economic burial.
The clock tower was built 500 years ago to tell people when to start and stop working.
Near the tower is a gate
which leads to shops.
"Take It Easy in Brittany" is a shop that sells goods made in Brittany.
The old town center with arcaded walkways. Property taxes were based on square footage of the ground floor so buildings were smaller on the ground level and got wider as you went up.
Look for a small statue of Saint Michael on the corner of Restaurant La Mere Pourcel.
Traditional Breton ceramic mugs with ears for handles. The insides have folk paintings. Take one home with your name on it.
Rue du Jerzual leads down to the port--a 10-minute walk.
Church of St. Sauveur was built over a thousand years ago. It contains the heart of Bertrand du Guesclin.
Dinan sits on the Rance River and there is plenty to do on the river. You can rent kayaks and canoes or take a boat trip.
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