Explore Dinard through its different highlights: villa architecture, walking paths between coves and beaches, green spaces and waterside activities. If you’re looking for a hotel in Dinard, first consider what you want to shape your stay: a guided look at the architecture, time outdoors, or something centred on the market and Breton cuisine.
Discover villas and architecture
In the centre, the Promenade du Clair de Lune runs between Pointe du Moulinet and Plage du Prieuré. Along the promenade, you’ll find a palm garden, Art Deco villas and neoclassical hotels. Architecture enthusiasts can take in a specific part of Dinard’s townscape here; the styles mentioned illustrate different design approaches.
Another architectural experience is the guided walk at Pointe de la Malouine. It passes famous villas and introduces the history of the luxurious seaside resort, as well as the polychrome and eclectic architecture of the Belle Époque. Dates and availability may vary, so it’s worth checking the current programme before planning this tour.
Villa Les Roches Brunes offers another distinctive feature: the building is protected as a historic monument and opens to the public for cultural events. Access therefore depends on the cultural programme. A guided tour of the Saint-Énogat cemetery presents the stylistic variety of its graves and mausoleums as part of Dinard’s history. Dates and availability for this tour may also vary.
Coastal paths, beach and park
Dinard’s paths and trails offer walking routes among villas, architectural features, coves, beaches and viewpoints. This is one way to explore the town on foot through its varied landscapes and architecture, without focusing on just one theme. Plage du Prieuré lies in a sheltered position at the far end of the bay of the same name.
Across from Plage du Prieuré is Parc de Port Breton, a 23-hectare municipal park. Its rose garden contains 2,000 plants, and the park also has an animal park. These are two distinct features alongside the beach landscape: the variety of plants in the rose garden and the animal park. If you’re deciding between the coast and a park when planning your trip, you can treat them as separate highlights.
Water sports, tides and the market
At Plage de l’Écluse, Wishbone Club offers courses and training in windsurfing, catamaran sailing, sea kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding. The choice ranges from sailing to paddle sports. Check programmes and seasonal availability before your trip if you’re planning to take part in any of these activities.
At Plage du Prieuré, Atelier Retour de Pêche combines an introduction to gathering cockles, clams and razor clams at low tide with a tasting of Breton specialities. Bookings and dates depend on the programme and the tides. This distinguishes the experience from the waterside courses: here, gathering shellfish at low tide and the tasting go together.
If you’d like to visit a market, Dinard’s market is held year-round on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings. It is located on the Esplanade des Halles at Place Rochaïd. As the market arrangements and opening days should be checked before your trip, it’s best to include the market visit in your daily plans.
Discover more destinations: Vern-Sur-Seiche, Retiers, La Mézière, Saint-Grégoire, Treffendel, Saint-Onen-La-Chapelle, Saint-Thurial, Saint-Gilles.
For the overview of the wider region: Ille-Et-Vilaine.
