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DINAN. (22) The population of Dinan is about 11500 but during the summer months it is not unusual to have almost the same number of tourists, as Dinan has a wealth of culturel, historical, architectural and artistic sites.
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DINAN. (22) The population of Dinan is about 11500 but during the summer months it is not unusual to have almost the same number of tourists, as Dinan has a wealth of culturel, historical, architectural and artistic sites.
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One
of the jewels in the Breton Crown is not an overstatement for Dinan
which is one of the most beautiful towns in Brittany. The old houses
and streets are surrounded by imposing ramparts and a magnificent
castle. The town is situated on a plateau overloking the river Rance
about 20km from the river estuary. The name Dinan is derived from the
old Breton; Din or Dun meaning fortress. The position and
fortifications of Dinan from very early times attracted craftsmen and
merchants turning it into an important commercial port. Around the
year 1000 a noble family settled in the area and constructed a wooden
castle whose assault by William the Conqueror is depicted in the
Bayeux Tapestry. This noble family was named Dinan.