FRENCH MARKETS - 

• There are many historic towns all of which have a market at least once a week - these traditional French markets sell local vegetables, fish, meat, cheeses, clothes and bric-a-brac, some even sell live animals.
• The market in Dinan is held Thursday mornings.  "Vide Greniers" are like large car boot sales and often occur at weekends.

BRITTANY BEACHES - 

• There are too many to list - from secluded sandy bays where you may not see a soul, to cosmopolitan towns with restaurants, ice creams, sandwiches and activities along the prom, to sporting beaches with surfing, sailing, sand yachting and paragliding.

ACTIVITY ATTRACTIONS - 

• Zoos -  La Bourbansais   which is 15 minute drive from Dinan.
• Chateaux and gardens.
• La Maison de la Rance located at the Port of Dinan helps one understand the flora and fauna of Dinan and the Rance river. 
• Museum 39-45 with more than 3000 pieces, situated at Lehon next to Dinan.  http://www.militaire-musee.com/
• Museum of Rail, located at Dinan railway station.  http://www.museedurail-dinan.com/
• Walking - our book provides local information for walking in the area.
• Aquarium - St Malo - a fantastic and educational day out.  http://www.aquarium-st-malo.com/
• Childrens Fun Park - Cobac Parc - a pleasure park with 30 attractions on 12 hectares, located about 25 minutes drive from Dinan.  http://www.cobac-parc.com/
• Mont St Michel - Picturesque  9th Century abbey  set atop a rock rising out of the sand. This is a very busy destination in the summer, but a classic tourist spot.
• Alligator Bay - Reptilarium a 5 minute drive from Mont St. Michel.  http://www.alligator-bay.com/
• Chateau de la Hunaudaye - an 800 year old medieval castle with expositions and children's workshops.  http://www.la-hunaudaye.com/  
• Disneyland, Paris - if you fancy a visit you can drive to Disneyland in 3.5 hours, or take the TGV from Rennes in 2 hours 20 mins, or from St. Malo in 2 hours 50 mins.
• Fort la Latte - situated near Cape Frehel is a historic well preserved fort from the middle ages.  www.castlelalatte.com
• Fishing - sea fishing and fresh water fishing
• Villedieu-las-Poeles -  A town famous for its copper pans and utensils.                                       -  Home of the Zoo de Champrepus -  http://www.zoo-champrepus.com/
• Sailing
• Windsurfing - Board hire available at St Cast beach.
• Sand-yachting                 
• Cycling -  Along the Rance is a beautiful experience.  For the more adventurous there are routes which can take you further afield, to Dinard or St. Malo.
• Restaurants - Numerous high quality restaurants in Dinan, catering for most tastes, ranging from traditional French cuisine, seafood, Pizzas, Chinese and Indian restaurants.

For more information on places to see and further activities in Brittany please visit http://www.dinan-tourisme.com