Best Things to Do in Dinard

Top 4 things to do in Dinard for an unforgettable stay in Brittany

This Breton seaside resort is located in Ille-et-Vilaine, in the heart of the Emerald Coast, 4 km from Saint-Lunaire and 59 km from Mont-Saint-Michel.

It faces the fortified town of Saint-Malo, with which it shares the mouth of the Rance, a coastal river flowing into the English Channel. It is renowned for its fine sandy beaches (Plage de l'Écluse, Plage Saint-Enogat, Plage du Prieuré and Plage de Port-Blanc), coves, Belle Époque villas, the annual British Film Festival and the statue of Alfred Hitchcock on the Promenade des Alliés.

The Promenade du Clair de Lune: a walk not to be missed!

Dinard's Promenade du Clair de Lune, dotted with sculpted works of art, runs alongside the sea between Pointe du Moulinet and Plage du Prieuré, offering views of Saint-Malo Bay, the lighthouses and rocks of the region.

Palm trees, superb villas and neoclassical hotels line the path, protecting you from the wind. As night falls, the Clair de Lune lights up, and jazz, classical and contemporary tunes punctuate your escapade. This tour will appeal to dreamers and couples in search of relaxation and romance!

Paddle or kayak with a guide on Prieuré beach

Located in the bay of the same name, just past the Rance dam and close to the Port Breton park, the supervised Prieuré beach is the perfect place to cool off in summer, while gazing at the fortifications of Saint-Malo in the distance.

On-site fitness equipment is freely available, as are guided paddle or kayak excursions. Choose from 2 options:

• A 2-hour discovery tour
• A 3-hour hike with a picnic or restaurant stopover.

Scuba diving in the English Channel

Between April and September, explore the English Channel from the seabed of Dinard Bay! After attending a briefing and donning your equipment, you'll head out to sea with a professional instructor to dive to a depth of 6 meters.

This activity lasts a total of 1 hour, with 20 minutes of immersion. If you'd like to extend the pleasure, opt for a baptism and initiation package, with a second 20-minute session. All diving equipment (neoprene wetsuit, mask, fins, stabilizing vest, lead belt, regulator and oxygen tank) is included in the price.

A Multiaxis microlight flight to discover the Emerald Coast from the sky

Fans of aerial leisure activities will undoubtedly appreciate a trip in a Multiaxis microlight from Saint-Malo Dinard airport! This solo flight with a pilot will give you the opportunity to admire Dinard and its surroundings, as well as the vastness of the Emerald Coast.

Depending on the duration of the flight, between 15 minutes and 1 hour, you'll fly over Saint-Lunaire, Saint-Briac, the Rance dam, the Saint-Hubert bridge, Cap Fréhel, Erquy or the mythical Mont-Saint-Michel. This activity in Dinard will leave you with indelible memories of Brittany...