the 39-45 Bunker Memorial<\/strong>. Just south of the city is a free entry tidal barrage worth seeing – it takes about half an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDinan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n One day in Dinan is enough to walk around and take in the sights of this small town. On Thursday\u2019s there is a market “Les Halles” that shouldn\u2019t be missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dinan has a lot of Medieval history to see. Dinan Castle<\/strong> was built in the 14th century and Tour du Co\u00ebtquen<\/strong> is a 15th-century artillery tower. <\/p>\n\n\n\nAnother historical sight is the Gothic-styled Saint-Malo Church<\/strong> in Dinan, which offers panoramic views from the Clock Tower.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou can take the tourist tour train to visit sights and places such as the Rail Museum<\/strong>. It has posters, signal boxes, and model railways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Saint Malo Or Dinan: food & nightlife<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSaint Malo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Saint Malo has excellent dining with very busy restaurants. Reserve ahead because the tiny independent restaurants fill up fast both on and off season. Restaurants on the landside wall, however, aren\u2019t as good – food can be mediocre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Highly recommended restaurants include the Brasserie du Lion d\u2019Or<\/strong> and Restaurant Le Cairn<\/strong>. During the day there are many cafes such as Tam\u2019s Kaffe<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe nightlife in Saint Malo has many bars and clubs with different atmospheres. L\u2019Alchimiste<\/strong> and La Fabrique<\/strong> are high-end bars to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDinan <\/h3>\n\n\n\n Dinan becomes very quiet when the day-trippers leave. At night time there are still enough restaurants for a variety of choices. Canterbury<\/strong> is an often-recommended restaurant. <\/p>\n\n\n\nDuring the day, follow the cobbled lane into town, there are cafes and restaurants along the Rance. Try Creperie Ahna<\/strong> for lunch with daily specials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Saint Malo Or Dinan: where to stay<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDinan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSaint Malo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Saint Malo is a charming town. Staying inside the old city wall is a unique experience so look for hotels within the walls. One nice thing about staying in Saint Malo is that you get to visit the 3 islets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saint Malo has highly recommended hotels such as the \u201cFrance et Chateaubriand\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHotel Oceania<\/strong> is also well regarded. It is beachfront with a nice breakfast. Although it\u2019s just outside city walls, you can enjoy a great view during breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\nTravelers also recommend Hotel Beaufort <\/strong>for its seaview room and fantastic balcony. It\u2019s only a short walk away to the old walls.. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Hotel Elizabeth <\/strong>is another good option travelers mention, it is English-friendly and run by helpful owners. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Creperie\/hotel “L’Artimon”<\/strong> is another recommended place for its friendly owners who have a great collection of Quimper faience.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLe P\u2019tits Bois campsite<\/strong> is a 15 minute walk from Moulin bus stop, 20-25 minutes from Saint Malo. The traffic free footpath is close to a supermarket with fresh bread and cheese. The bus ride to Saint-Malo only costs 1.30\u20ac.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDinan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n One of the most recommended places to stay in Dinan is Hotel La D\u2019Avaugour<\/strong>. It doesn\u2019t have parking but there\u2019s free city parking nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\nA charming and characterful stay is Le Logis du Jerzual<\/strong>, a B&B with great breakfast and friendly owners. Only stay here if you\u2019re not afraid to walk though as it\u2019s on a steep hill. <\/p>\n\n\n\nOn the edge of the town center is H\u00f4tel du Ch\u00e2teau<\/strong>, which is an easy drive with parking. It is close to Tourist Information and Le St. Louis restaurant<\/strong> is very close. <\/p>\n\n\n\nAn affordable place travelers often recommend is Hotel Arvor Dinan<\/strong>. It\u2019s central with free parking. The hotel is comfortable and clean but has nothing special otherwise. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you have a car, some travelers suggest staying outside of either Saint Malo or Dinan to avoid the commercial vibe. Farther West, Brittany has many old places to stay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Saint Malo Or Dinan: day trips<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nThere are many other enjoyable towns in the area such as Dinard (across the river from Saint Malo), Rennes (larger city), Vitre and Fougeres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From Saint Malo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n From Saint Malo you can visit Cancale<\/strong>. A great food stop with seafood, oysters and mussel farming. The seafront has restaurants, bars, and stalls overlooking Baie Mont Saint Michel<\/strong>. Cancale isn\u2019t too touristy. Aside from restaurants there\u2019s not much to see.. <\/p>\n\n\n\nMont Saint Michel<\/strong> is a unique medieval site, although many travelers consider it a tourist trap. The Abbey, streets and ramparts are picturesque. Travelers recommend going at sunset time and in the early morning before the crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDinard <\/strong>is across the river from Saint Malo and has a laid back 19th century elegance. It has historic mansions overlooking oceans. You can have lunch and walk the promenade.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFrom Dinan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Bayeux is very popular for D-Day tours. It\u2019s a pretty town that was preserved from the war, unlike others in the area. Its central location makes it an ideal base for many D-Day tour operators. Bayeux\u2019 Cathedral and tapestry are also points of interest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are traveling Brittany for 3 weeks, take at least a week to Brest or Qumper in the western part of Brittany.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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