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Seaside resort · Saint-Malo, Bretanha
Dinard
Seaside resort on the other side of the Rance estuary, known for its Belle Époque mansions and for the British film festival. By boat, the crossing from Saint-Malo is short.
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About Dinard
Dinard lies on the opposite bank of the Rance estuary, facing the walls of Saint-Malo. At the end of the 19th and start of the 20th century it became a seaside resort sought after by British and American families, who built the Belle Époque villas scattered over the slopes.
Many of those houses are protected and can be seen along the seafront path that rounds the town's rocky headlands, the promenade du Clair de Lune, with gardens and views toward Saint-Malo.
Since 1989 Dinard has hosted the British film festival every year, and the town has a casino, beaches and a market.
Between Saint-Malo and Dinard runs the barrage da Rance, the tidal power plant that uses the force of the tides to generate electricity; the road between the two towns crosses the dam.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Half a day is enough; a full day if you want to stay on the beach.
Best time
From May to September, when the ferry usually runs more frequently and the seaside path is more pleasant. Check the schedules.
How to get there
From Saint-Malo, passenger boats cross the estuary in a few minutes, especially in season. By car or bus it's about 12 km via the barragem do Rance.
Tip
Go there by boat and return along the seaside path to the Pointe du Moulinet, from where you can see the Intra-Muros on the other side.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Dinard
How to get from Saint-Malo to Dinard?
By boat, crossing the estuary in a few minutes, or by bus and car via the Rance dam. Check the boat schedules.
What to see in Dinard?
The Belle Époque villas, the seaside promenade with views of Saint-Malo, and the town's beaches.
What is the Rance power plant?
It is a tidal power plant that generates energy from the force of the tides, between Saint-Malo and Dinard. The road passes over the dam.