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France - Brittany - Dinan

Dinan is without doubt one of the most attractive and best preserved small towns in Brittany. With its 1.8 mile (3km) long ramparts, half-timbered houses, attractive port and cobbled streets filled with art galleries and craft shops, it’s worth a day of anyone’s time.

Dinan’s old town is a warren of narrow streets where it appears that time has stood still. The quaintest part is "Place des Merciers" where you’ll find the best examples of the town’s half-timbered houses; just opposite is the pedestrianised "Rue de la Cordonnerie", also known as ‘thirsty street’ as it has nine bars.