No pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
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Port Riou Plage is located just over the beach (you just have to take the stairs down to arrive directly on the beach) and is three minutes’ walk from St Enogat where you will find food stores, bakery, cafe, restaurants, local shops, mini-golf... Quiet and peaceful, yet only fifteen minutes walk from Dinard.
Leading from the living room is a spacious terrace with stunning sea views, from which you can watch your children playing on the beach. With three double bedrooms, the apartment is ideal for families, with plenty in the surrounding area to see and do during your stay.
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The Brittany / Ille-et-Vilaine region
Brittany is a broad peninsula in the west of France, bordered to the north by the English Channel and to the west by the Atlantic. It is a land of rich legend, a land bound to the ocean in many ways. It enjoys various micro-climates and a patchwork of unique, picturesque landscapes.
Places of Interest:
ST MALO - 12 Km from Dinard Saint-Malo during the Middle Ages was a fortified island at the mouth of the Rance River, controlling not only the estuary but the open sea beyond. The promontory fort of Aleth, south of the modern centre in what is now the Saint-Servan district, commanded approaches to the Rance even before the Romans, but modern Saint-Malo traces its origins to a monastic settlement founded by Saint Aaron and Saint Brendan early in the 6th century. Its name is derived from a man said to have been a follower of Brendan, Saint Malo.
Saint-Malo had a tradition of asserting its autonomy in dealings with the French authorities and even with the local Breton authorities. From 1490–1493, Saint-Malo declared itself to be an independent republic, taking the motto "not French, not Breton, but Malouins".
Saint-Malo became notorious as the home of the corsairs, French privateers and sometimes pirates. (In the nineteenth century the city's "piratical" notoriety was portrayed in Jean Richepin's play Le flibustier and in César Cui's like-named opera derived from there.) The corsairs of Saint-Malo not only forced English ships passing up the Channel to pay tribute, but also brought wealth from further afield. Jacques Cartier, who sailed the Saint Lawrence River and visited the sites of Quebec City and Montreal — and is thus credited as the discoverer of Canada, lived in and sailed from Saint-Malo, as did the first colonists to settle the Falklands – hence the islands' French name Îles Malouines, which gave rise to the Spanish name Islas Malvinas.
The commune of Saint-Servan was merged, together with Paramé, and became the commune of Saint-Malo in 1967.
Things to see: The walled city (La Ville Intra-Muros) The château of Saint-Malo, part of which is now the town museum. The Solidor Tower in Saint-Servan is a fourteenth century building which holds a collection tracing the history of voyages around Cape Horn. Many scale models, nautical instruments and objects made by the sailors during their crossing or brought back from foreign ports invoke thoughts of travel aboard extraordinary tall ships at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. The tomb of the writer Chateaubriand on the Ile du Grand Bé The Petit Bé The Cathedral of St. Vincent The Privateer's House ("La Demeure de Corsaire"), a ship-owner's town house built in 1725, shows objects from the history of privateering, weaponry and ship models.
CAP FREHEL - 39 Km from Dinard Cap Fréhel is a peninsula in Côtes-d'Armor, in northern Brittany, France which extends off the Côte d'Émeraude into the Golfe de Saint-Malo. No towns or villages are situated on the peninsula however two lighthouses, one from the 17th century and the other one from 1950, are located at the tip of it. The Cap is located 8.5 km from the town centre of Fréhel.
The peninsula is surrounded by mainly cliffs which make it difficult to access it via sea. The whole of the undulating terrain is covered in moorland and marshes which make it difficult to construct any structure on the site.
CANCALE - 26 Km from Dinard Cancale is a superb place to spend a holiday because it has so much to offer. European and Portuguese oyster filled with the salt-laden tang of the sea, fish caught in the bay, famous cuisine, panoramic views from the coastal paths. The scents of flowers growing on the cliffs, peace, quiet and a chance to relax in the shelter of its coves and beaches, and a wide range of water sports.
The local people have succeeded in preserving the natural beauty spots and the environment so that they can enjoy them all year round and visitors can discover them for themselves whatever the season of the year.
DINAN - 23 Km from Dinard Like its neighbours St Malo and Dinard, Dinan is also set alongside the River Rance, although further inland, so there are no beaches here. What Dinan can claim, and with great justification, is to be the most perfectly preserved medieval town in Brittany.
Old World Charm Old world charm is everywhere. Picturesque 15th and 16th century half-timbered houses with their pointed gables and wooden porches line cobbled streets, while a 14th century castle and ramparts that completely encircle the town state clearly that this was once a major military stronghold. A museum housed within the castle keep offers a fascinating insight into some of this local history.
Things to do Dinan can only be properly explored on foot, and you shouldn't hesitate to make use of the locals' knowledge. They genuinely love their town, and take enormous delight in showing it off to visitors at every opportunity. Never is this more evident than during the July festival held here, La fete des Ramparts. This is probably the largest and most spectacular medieval festival in Europe, and certainly a hugely impressive journey back through the centuries.
A particularly pleasant stroll can be taken down the ancient Rue Jerzual towards the river. Here you'll pass all kinds of traditional craft shops, along with a delightful selection of cafes and restaurants where you can rest for a while, and maybe share a story or two with the locals.
MONT ST MICHEL - 58 Km from Dinard This soaring 11th century Gothic masterpiece that rises majestically from its own little rocky island in the Bay of St Malo has been a place of pilgrimage for well over a thousand years, and is without question one of France's major tourist attractions.
Close to one million visitors from all over the world come here every year to be captivated by a multitude of truly awe-inspiring sights. The view from the top level of the abbey, as you gaze down over ancient Gothic spires to the sea in the dizzy distance far below, is something you are unlikely ever to forget. Little wonder that this national treasure is known in France as La Merveille (The Marvel).
La Merveille Because of this huge popularity, the medieval village that nestles around the base of Mont St Michel, and most certainly the abbey itself, is best visited in the evening when large numbers of the day-trippers have departed. This is when you can stroll the ramparts in relative peace and appreciate the full splendour of the views.
Later you can enjoy a relaxing meal as the tide comes in against the backdrop of a spectacular sunset. You may also catch one of the amazing sound and light shows that are frequently held here on summer evenings.
Dinard / St. Enogat area
Located in northern Brittany on the Côte d'Emeraude ("Emerald Coast"), at the mouth of the Rance estuary, Dinard is a delightful seaside town of vast sandy beaches and a myriad paths snaking along the coastline.
In 2002, the town was granted the prestigious label of Ville d'Art et d'Histoire ("City of Art and History") on the strength of its magnificent architectural heritage. Dinard boasts just over 400 Belle Epoque villas and a casino.
British influence can be seen in the city's architecture: houses with bow-window fronts, parks and gardens, but also a vibrant cultural life with for example the famous Dinard British Film Festival.
Just like Oscar Wilde, Winston Churchill, Jules Verne, Claude Debussy and Pablo Picasso, let the town of Dinard and its breath-taking panoramas win you over.
Once a humble fishing village, Dinard was named after the legendary King Arthur: "Din" as in hill or fort, and "Arz" meaning bear or Arthur. It is only in the 19th century that Dinard's history began to unfold.
The climate and coastal regions caused the British to take interest in the area for its potential as a seaside resort. A number of bath-houses and similar establishments were established around 1830, and this marked the shift towards an economy based on tourism. The local casino opened its doors as early as 1866 and a multitude of villas were built along the coastline.
During the First World War, the large hotels were transformed into hospitals, but fortunately the city itself was spared by the bombings. Ironically, it is the crisis of 1929 which crippled the city and ended a long-lasting golden era. The town has remained a favoured beach resort and in 1966 the establishment of the Rance tidal power plant, the first of its kind, marked the beginning of a modern era in Dinard.
How to get there
There are a variety of ways to get to Brittany. The nearest airport is: Dinard/Pleurtuit airport. From the UK, Ryanair fly direct to that airport from Birmingham, Bristol, Guernesey, London (Stansted), Nottingham (East Midlands).
There are numerous ferries coming to Dinard from a large number of town in the UK. We invite you to follow the links below in order to find the one that better suits you: http://www.brittany-ferries.co.uk/routes http://www.ferryonline.co.uk
Rent a car upon arrival ==> at St Malo: Loc n'Go National Citer
==> at Dinard
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Dinard/Pleurtuit: 8 km
Railway:
St Malo: 12 km
Ferry:
St Malo: 12 km
Activities near Dinard
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player, Sea view
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Satellite TV
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